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Corvette Grand Sport Takes on the World

The first generation Corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year. Originally designed as a show car for the General Motors Motorama of 1953, it generated enough interest to induce GM to fast-track a production version to sell to the public. On June 30 of the same year, the first production Corvette rolled off the assembly line in Flint, Michigan. Production was capped at 300 units, all in the now iconic Polo White/Sportsman Red exterior/interior color scheme and powered by the 150-hp, three-carb “Blue Flame” inline-six and a two-speed Powerglide transmission. The only options were a heater and an AM radio. Learn More

World's Fastest Cobra

You’re 10 years old walking home from school, just minding your own business.

Suddenly, your thoughts of hitting the couch and playing on your Atari are abruptly interrupted by a distant angry growl, which seems to be rumbling the ground. You can feel it through your feet, and for a quick second you find yourself second guessing whether an earthquake is about to hit. You frantically look around you, confused and anxious. And suddenly, a mystical creature comes screaming around the corner. Learn More

Top Gear Car Review: Superformance Cobra 427

Because life is better when there’s a 7.0-litre V8 in front of you Learn More

Bob Bondurant Edition Shelby Cobra FIA Roadster & Daytona Coupe

Shelby American and Shelby Legendary Cars will offer a limited number of Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes and FIA roadsters honoring world champion driver Bob Bondurant. The continuation series will be introduced at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, from Jan. 12-21, 2018. Learn More

Far More Than A Shelby Replica: Driving The Superformance Cobra Mkiii

A minivan or Prius, those I will never drive,” says Ashton Stander, as we sit side by side in a rumbling small-block 427 Superformance Shelby Cobra, stuck at the light at Portola and Bake, in the Orange County suburbs, a land of minivans and Pri-i. My teeth are chattering from engine reverberations. Learn More

Superformance Resurrects Legendary Corvette Grand Sport

Back in 1962, Chevrolet chief engineer Zora Arkus Duntov set his sights on winning the GT class at LeMans. He planned a production run of 125 purpose-built Corvette race cars, which were christened Grand Sport... Learn More

This is Shelby and Superformance’s continuation GT40

"This is not the Ford GT40 MKII that headed the celebrated 1-2-3 at the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours. It looks an awful lot like it, but it isn’t it. What you’re looking at is actually a recreation, the first of 20 to be built by Superformance, GT40 parts supplier Safir GT40 and Shelby American to celebrate the 50th anniversary of, well, that race... Learn More

Robb Report Superformance's Revered Racecars of the 1960s are the real deal

"While many associate the Sixties with the space race and flower power, the specialists at Superformance consider the decade a golden age for high performance automobiles- a period they are rallying to reproduce one race car and roadster at a time... Learn More

The Superformance MKII Slab Side. This $100,000 Cobra Is Vintage Shelby Heaven

"Superformance’s 375-horsepower MKII Slab Side roadster combines the best of American power with British design in a like-new package (because it is)..." Learn More

Shelby America Announces a 50th Anniversary Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

This is a unique opportunity to own and enjoy a limited edition Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe. We urge you to act quickly if you are considering a purchase as these editions are limited to only 50 worldwide and it goes without saying that they will sell out fast. Learn More

Superformance GT40 on How its made:dream cars

Watch the Superformance GT40 being built on the science channel! Learn More

Superformance MKIII : The Science Channel - How It's Made

The Superformance MKIII will be featured on the television show How It's Made : Dream Cars.

Get a first hand look at the quality and craftsmanship that makes the Superformance MKIII the best on the market. Learn More

Superformance GT40/R

The Superformance GT40/R is continuing in the footsteps of its legendary ancestors, collecting wins in several vintage racing events since its introduction in late 2009. In fact, in its very first vintage race outing, the new Superformance GT40/R was driven to victory by experienced GT40® racer and Superformance owner, Dennis Olthoff. It has finished first at the US Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen and first in the New York Governor's Cup Race in 2009 as well... Learn More

Perana Z-One Coupe

Superformance Distribution is proud to announce their appointment as the US distributors of the exclusive Perana Z-One Coupe. The Perana Z-One will be unveiled at this year's prestigious "Concorso Italiano" which is being held on the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey, California on August 13th, 2010... Learn More

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