Carroll Shelby

[BigOgre]

Thought about posting this under "Racing" but here it is:

https://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2012/1205_carroll_shelby_obituary/

 

[Bugnatr]

A Man's Man, salute!

 

[RPrice]

He lead a very full and productive life! R.I.P.

 

[CAJW]

One hell of a man and made some mean chili too! RIP

 

[SacramentoMike]

To me, this was "the" iconic image of Shelby.

The first time I ever saw one of his Cobras, it was parked on the street near my house. Open top. How we drooled. And it was the first time I'd ever seen a seat belt in a car on the street! (It was actually a 4-point racing harness.) Just in case anybody didn't already realize how damn old I am.

 

[yamafitter]

Someone who took the time to think outside the box. RIP.

 

[Old Michael]

As a kid in the midwest, there were Ford boys and Chevy boys. I was a Ford boy, and I thought Carroll Shelby had to be

the coolest guy on the planet.

As a 14 or 15 year-old, visiting family in Toronto, I first laid my eyes on one of these ....

(Funny how you remember things like that, but you can't remember your wedding anniversary date.)

At the time, I thought it must be the most exotic, beautiful car I'd ever seen. And I decided I'd buy one as soon as I was old enough.

Never did, of course. (I did own a Chevette at one point.

)

RIP, Mr. Shelby.

Common knowledge - SacramentoMike is damn old.

 

[Bustanut joker]

As a kid in the midwest, there were boys and boys. I was a boi, and I thought had to be

the coolest guy on the planet.

As a 14 or 15 year-old, visiting family in Toronto, I first laid my eyes on one of these ....

(Funny how you remember things like that, but you can't remember your wedding anniversary date.)

At the time, I thought it must be the most exotic, beautiful sexual release I'd ever seen. And I decided I'd buy one as soon as I was old enough.

(I did own a Vibrating butt plug at one point.

)

Common knowledge - SacramentoMike is damn old.

Dood.......................

 

[MEM]

Back in the day, I hung out with a guy whose family had 2 Shelby Cobras. Seems to me the dad had died and the kids bought them with the insurance dough.

Pretty cool car, indeed.

But I was too young to have my licence so I didn't pay that much attention to them :blink:

 

[Panman]

The only two models I have in my house, a 68 GT500 and a 427 Cobra.

RIP Carroll

 

[ahchiu]

RIP Carroll

 

[kamal]

I just learned today that he was one of the longest living heart transplant recipients.

A pioneer in so many ways.

RIP.

Al

 

[08FJR4ME]

A true american!

If only we had more folks like him. At one time I owned 4 mustangs.

65 convertable 4 speed 289 4 barrel gold engine (Still have it) My first car bought used.

65 Coupe (Sold to restorer)

66 Coupe (Sold to restorer)

72 Convertable (Sold to restorer)

Dave

 

[beemerdons]

(Funny how you remember things like that, but you can't remember your wedding anniversary date.)

At the time, I thought it must be the most exotic, beautiful car I'd ever seen. And I decided I'd buy one as soon as I was old enough.

Never did, of course. (I did own a Chevette at one point.

)

RIP, Mr. Shelby.

Common knowledge - SacramentoMike is totally fecking damn old

On Topic: Carroll Shelby was a True American Legend, Rest in Peace and Godspeed!

Jeez Marie Mick, as many times as we Paddies have been married before: We sure as Hell can not be expected to remember all of those damn dates!

Sorry about this, but I was forced to correct your comment on SacramentoMiguel above!

 

[Bounce]

First I ever heard Shelby's name mentioned was n Bill Cosby's comedy album, "200 MPH".

 

[juniorfjr]

First I ever heard Shelby's name mentioned was n Bill Cosby's comedy album, "200 MPH".

Funny, that is what I was just thinking about while reading this thread.

Oh, and a Ford guy here too. BTW, they are preparing a 2013 Shelby 1000. 1000 hp in a streetable mustang. Hubba, hubba, hubba.