Islander Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 He fully deserved to be called a legend. http://jalopnik.com/5890132/carroll-shelby-automotive-legend-dead-at-89http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/05/legendary-racer-car-builder-ca.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 god speed my man... an american original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 A legend for sure, too bad there will be no replacement. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 An American icon! He was the John Wayne of the automotive world, and I for one highly respected the man. He certainly made the world a better place to live in. Long live the legacy he created. Long live the Shelby Mustang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 He built my favorite vehicle of all time. What a huge talent we lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerolW Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Probably looking for Enzo right now. rip jerol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 We lost an American gem.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 A true American Legend. May he RIP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 RIP Mr. Shelby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted May 12, 2012 Moderators Share Posted May 12, 2012 He built my favorite vehicle of all time. What a huge talent we lost. Exactly I just love this design from the first time seeing it, just something about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 He built my favorite vehicle of all time. What a huge talent we lost. Exactly I just love this design from the first time seeing it, just something about it. One of my mother out laws cousin's, Dale, had a kit Cobra with one of Carol Shelby's earlise Aluminum block engines, not at all the correct cast iron block used in the Cobras. But something crazy like the 3rd aluminum block engine Carol Shelby had built and I think Dale had Carol autograph something for his kit Cobra. Auctioned of a ride in that at that family reunion "white elephant" auction. I didn't win but new my wallet was a bit thin. But oh God did that look like fun. Hit the interstate like a bat out of hell, and very fast to bat out of hell speed, or so the lady with the formerly perfectly coifed hair said. Thought I supose If I'd have asked for a ride, or if they could auction more I could've gotten one. Dale was such a nice "good ole boy" who founded a very successful trucking company and thankfully enjoyed the fruits of his labor but got taken out waaaaaaaayyyy too young by some form of cancer. And earlier today (ok Friday) Pick had posted a few photos of a kit Cobra he saw somewhere in the Detroit area. RIP Carol. Your will never be forgotten now will anyone else put so much fun and coolness into the automobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Android Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 This is the first i'm hearing about this and........ahh this sucks. Excuse my manner, nothing eloquent here just anger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmako Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 0-60 3 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARBUM Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 RIP Shel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I read about this last night. I am ging to the Raceday Cafe at the Las Vegas Speedway for breakfast today before a motorcycle ride. That used to be Shelby's cafe, his facility is right there. They have a free museum too, if ever in Vegas, it is worth seeind if you are a fan of Shelby. It is a loss but he did make it to 89 after a heart transplant 20 years ago. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I am ging to the Raceday Cafe at the Las Vegas Speedway for breakfast today before a motorcycle ride. That used to be Shelby's cafe, his facility is right there. They have a free museum too, if ever in Vegas, it is worth seeind if you are a fan of Shelby. Once while attending a convention in Vegas, we drove around sight seeing and stopped by the race track. It was empty that day and quite a facility. We stumbled into the museum inside what looked like an industrial complex. It was so awesome to see and touch some of the vintage Cobras, GT's and current production models. They were assembling engines in the building next door and like you said all of this was free. Rest in peace Mr. Shelby.....your legacy will live forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet_Hollow Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Shelby was the Paul Klipsch of the U.S. auto industry. Even Carroll had his "Heresy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Android Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I'm pretty sure i heard in an interview with him that he was the longest living person post OP for a heart transplant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Shelby was the Paul Klipsch of the U.S. auto industry. Even Carroll had his "Heresy". I used to be a car guy. I remember this They made "mods" like removing the AC and floor insulation to reduce weight. The 1980's were dark times for car nuts. If anyone is in Las Vegas and goes to the Speedway, check out the Raceday Cafe. Food is all made fresh and really good, and reasonably priced too. I ate a huge meal before a 450 mile motorcycle ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Shelby was the Paul Klipsch of the U.S. auto industry. Even Carroll had his "Heresy". I used to be a car guy. I remember this They made "mods" like removing the AC and floor insulation to reduce weight. The 1980's were dark times for car nuts. If anyone is in Las Vegas and goes to the Speedway, check out the Raceday Cafe. Food is all made fresh and really good, and reasonably priced too. I ate a huge meal before a 450 mile motorcycle ride. Actually the auto design disaster started in the later 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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