Carroll Shelby
05-12-2012, 07:57 AM
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we lost a great man in the car world
he changed the worlds perception on how we build cars
he took the fight to ferrari and won on thier grounds
read the Ferrari-cobra wars great read
Mike
he changed the worlds perception on how we build cars
he took the fight to ferrari and won on thier grounds
read the Ferrari-cobra wars great read
Mike
05-12-2012, 03:01 PM
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RIP Mr Shelby.
He took a British sports car, dropped a V8 in it and kicked Ferrari's bottom - probably the most significant David beating Goliath motorsport story.
The Daytona remains one of my all time favourite cars ever.
He took a British sports car, dropped a V8 in it and kicked Ferrari's bottom - probably the most significant David beating Goliath motorsport story.
The Daytona remains one of my all time favourite cars ever.
05-12-2012, 03:40 PM
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Damn. That's a major loss.
Although it seemed he was getting close to the end and was thinking it might be soon that he would pass.
I think he has just as much if not more automotive prominence than Henry Ford.
Although it seemed he was getting close to the end and was thinking it might be soon that he would pass.
I think he has just as much if not more automotive prominence than Henry Ford.
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05-12-2012, 04:43 PM
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There's definitely a visual similarity between the daytona coupe and the 951. Has anyone tried fitting side pipes? 
I think Peter Brock did a better job with the rear end than Porsche did.
I think Peter Brock did a better job with the rear end than Porsche did.
05-12-2012, 04:51 PM
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Shelby American has a brief bio and tribute on their site:
http://www.shelbyautos.com/
He is an inspiration to not only car enthusiasts, but entrepreneurs as well. From bankrupt chicken farmer to a household name. The very best this country has to offer.
http://www.shelbyautos.com/
He is an inspiration to not only car enthusiasts, but entrepreneurs as well. From bankrupt chicken farmer to a household name. The very best this country has to offer.
05-12-2012, 06:14 PM
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I like rear pipes
RIP Carroll Shelby
RIP Carroll Shelby
