John Morton with Jay Leno Non Tiger

[at the beach]

Jay invited John over to his "Garage" to talk about John's book which happens to now be Amazon's #1 selling book in 3 categories including automotive history and car racing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJBeWMMomTE&feature=c4-overview&list=UUQMELFlXQL38KPm8kM-4Adg

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at the beach

 

[hottigr]

Nice interview...I thought the Tiger connection might come up at some point- Jay owned one, Shelby American raced one, John is currently racing one- oh well! Good to hear John's book is doing well. I sure enjoyed reading it

 

[pushrod]

Interesting bit about them racing the 260 engined Cobra. Anyone know what was done to the engines and what sort of power they had?

Lou.

 

[TigerBlue]

10 % less than 289

All other things being equal, cam, heads and carburetor the displacement deficit would make less power.

The 260 is basically the same engine. A smaller bore with same stroke. Race preparation would include porting and efficient exhaust for both the 260 and later when Ford started casting 289's.

Rick

 

[venice532]

interview

John is funnier than Jay.