Mustang Cobras
When the 1965 Shelby G.T 350, Mustang enthusiasts got their first look at seeing the Cobra logo anywhere on a Mustang, as it was in the middle of the steering wheel. Carroll Shelby, who had designed the G.T 350, had gained automotive popularity thanks in part to his Ford-Powered AC Shelby Cobras, so it made sense when he put a hint of those AC Cobras on his newly designed performance Mustangs. The first that that the Cobra name appeared on the exterior was with the 1968 G.T 350 and G.T 500, where the snake and cobra name were on the front fenders, in front of the door; and on the rear emblem the name "Shelby Cobra".
Cobras, unlike the 1999 Cobras, actually were proven to make more than the advertised 390 horsepower, and these new Cobras quickly made a reputation for themselves for being among the baddest cars on the road, returning the Cobra name to the top of the performance car market at long last.
