Peter Brock
Peter Brock
7/22/22 9:49 a.m.

The inspiration for my design of the 1965 FIA GT World Championship-winning Daytona Cobra Coupe was actually formulated in Germany back in 1937. Aero specialists Baron Reinhard von Koenig-Fachsenfeld and Dr. Wunibald Kamm had determined that air flowing over any form would stay “attached” to the surface, providing the least amount of aerodynamic drag, if that surface didn’t depart from …

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Da_Wolverine
Da_Wolverine New Reader
7/22/22 5:03 p.m.

Nice historic article, Peter!  Well placed shout out to the late great Ken Miles!

Keep them coming, please!  Your historical perspectives are enjoyable. 

a7pilot
a7pilot
10/12/22 9:29 a.m.

I can see the similarities between the Alfa and the Brock Daytona Coupe. However I have always thought the Alfa ugly and the Daytona beautiful. Great creation Peter for many reasons.

 

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