An American icon is gone. RIP
RIP
Damn...
People are dropping like flies lately.
another legend lost to the sands of time....RIP it up on that great track up on high!
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/ford/65-shelby-gt350-fastback-prototype/ns/ford_65-shelby-gt350-fastback-prototype_f34_ns_71410_717.jpg)
Son's dream car, made real because of a bad ass man!
Thank you, Mr. Shelby for all those great dream cars!
OMG No!
RIP :'(
*sigh*
Now <insert deity of your choice> gets all the cool rides.
R.I.P. Mr. Shelby. You will be missed.
and thanks for the great Chili Kits!!
Quote from: RAT900 on May 11, 2012, 01:25:36 PM
and thanks for the great Chili Kits!!
That stuff really was pretty good. [thumbsup]
yes the cayenne packet would kick it up nicely [thumbsup]
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee91/visigoth9/carol.jpg)
RIP Carroll. My Dad went to high school with him.
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/18312190/legendary-racer-car-designer-carroll-shelby-dies (http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/18312190/legendary-racer-car-designer-carroll-shelby-dies)
Always wanted a Hertz GT-350. Loved that black and gold combo. [thumbsup]
sad. what a great man with a great character
Godspeed, Carroll.
My GT500 shall blaze it's tires in flagrant respect next time it's out.
Quote from: Speedbag on May 11, 2012, 02:12:11 PM
Godspeed, Carroll.
My GT500 shall blaze it's tires in flagrant respect next time it's out.
Smoke 'em if you can... ;)
Good short read.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/12/sports/carroll-shelby-builder-of-cobra-sports-car-dies-at-89.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/12/sports/carroll-shelby-builder-of-cobra-sports-car-dies-at-89.html)
:'(
you know how there are some people you never really think are gonna die? He was one o those for me. He was in his 80s, and yet I'm shocked...
I met him once years ago. He was one of the most humble, down to earth guys for a man of his statue. Roger Penske was there that night and they walked out together chatting about cars and racing like they were best pals.
Truly a legend and will be missed.
RIP, Mr. Shelby.
afaik the only man ever to win the 24hrs of Le Mans, as a driver a car owner and a car manufacturer.
My Dad told me about going to high school with him at Sunset HS in Oak Cliff (part of Dallas) when I was a kid. I really didn't believe my Dad so I wrote a letter to Carroll Shelby asking if he remembered my Dad from school.
I actually got a hand written letter from him saying yes, he remembered my Dad and how our family owned a trucking company in Dallas! I couldn't believe it! I was maybe in the 6th or 7th grade... a long time ago ;). My childhood friends know about the letter but over the years it has disappeared. I have no idea what happened to it. Maybe when I die someone will find it in a dusty box I didn't know about. I'd give ANYTHING for that letter today!!!!!!
Again, RIP Carroll. I have been a HUGE fan since the early 60s.
I just had to dig out my Ford Cobra Guide (circa 1964, printed by Sports Car Press, written by Bill Carroll, Library of Congress catalog card # 64-18158) out of my book case and thumb through it again in memory of Carroll. Bought it as a kid for $1.95 from a book store in down town Dallas. Has the whole AC Bristol-Shelby Cobra story detailed. Lots of stories from Ken Miles about racing Cobras and lots of great early-mid 60s Cobra pics.
I will take it to my grave! [thumbsup]
I will also never forget the 1-2-3 Ford GT-40 Mk II finish at Le Mans in 1966. Kicked Porsche and Ferrari in the ass that day!!! ;D
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_24_Hours_of_Le_Mans (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_24_Hours_of_Le_Mans)
So many great memories!
Shelby Cobra big block is my dream car.Some people say it was to much motor,to much is never enough!
RIP Caroll
Quote from: ducpainter on May 11, 2012, 02:14:08 PM
Smoke 'em if you can... ;)
I can and I will. [thumbsup] [evil]
Probably whilst playing some certain select vintage Beastie Boys, a 2-fer if you will. ;D
Yeppers, hate losing Carroll and Adam Yauch/MCA in the same week. Hate it when old age and illness catches up with you. :P Don't we all have that to look forward to. Wait... jeez, that's a cheery thought on Mother's Day weekend! [bang] Just color me bummer buzz kill!! [laugh]
Carroll Shelby AC Cobra Classic Car Commercial - New Carjam Radio 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uPRoV3Tl6c&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)
Damn
Damn indeed :(
RIP Mr Shelby. Your work lives on.