An excellent article by Rick Kopec in the Spring 2015 issue of The Shelby American (pages 128-131) gives the story behind the Cunningham stripes.

It explains how Peter Brock used Briggs’ design for his early hot rod, then later when designing the paint scheme for the GT350 Shelby Mustangs and Cobra race cars.

Click here or on the image below to view the article.

Le Mans stripes

Click below for additional information about the stripes and paint:

1. Navy blue stripes for E-Type Jaguars
2. White body paint
3. Paint info
4. Blue paint info
5. Origin of the racing stripe

 

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