[Circle T]

Sad day today in the automotive world.....

Carroll Shelby passes away at age 89 Carroll Shelby has passed away at the age of 89. The legendary tuner and proprietor of the famous marque that bears his name had been in the hospital for several weeks, suffering from pneumonia. Shelby addressed his fans fourteen days before his death, saying that he was resting comfortably and being taken care of by his children. Anyone familiar in the least with automotive history is well aware of Shelby's vast vehicular exploits, so we'll just touch on them here. Carroll was a successful race car driver in the 1950s before creating his own racing team to take on the likes of Ferrari, using Ford-powered sportscar called the Cobra. Suffice it to say, Shelby and his Cobra were extremely successful. Later, Shelby's name would become synonymous with the fastest and most powerful Ford Mustang models ever created. Shelby is survived by his three children Patrick, Michael and Sharon, his sister Anne Shelby Ellison of Fort Worth and his wife Cleo. An official press release can be found below.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/11/c...way-at-age-89/



427 Cobra


Cobra Daytona Coupe


'65 GT350 Mustang


'67 GT500 Mustang


'13 GT500 Mustang

[Dave_6]

Saw this earlier. Very sad news. :(

[paskowitz]

But his name will live on.

[TheMan]

in other news, prices for the an original shelby cobra just skyrocketed 100%

rip, etc

[Seanspeed]

But his name will live on.

Yea, he wont be forgotten anytime soon.

RIP

[Khalifa Jayy]

Vadernooooooo!

:( RIP

[NinjaFridge]

427 Cobra

The things I would do for this car.

[evil solrac v3.0]

and the Shelby Cobra inspired the Dodge Viper, right?

[PsychoRaven]

Damn. Now that's a huge loss.

[ClassyPenguin]

I see one of these around Palos Verdes....it's just pure sex.

[GotEmRunnin]

car enthusiast everywhere weep!

[h3ro]

One of the pioneers of American automotive greatness. Visionary.

I know the 427 Cobra always got the love, but the Daytona Coupe was always my personal fave.

[SUPREME1]

Man was a genius.

[torontoml]

Fuck, that sucks. What I would do for a Shelby. RIP

[CFMOORE!]

I see one of these around Palos Verdes....it's just pure sex.

agreed. we've probably seen the same one.

[Auron_Kale]

RIP. He will be missed. Shelby's definitely have a distinctive sound compared to other muscle cars that's for certain.

I remember seeing the '13 GT500 Mustang parked on the street on my way to work. I just stood in awe of that thing for five minutes - it was gorgeous.

[Circle T]

and the Shelby Cobra inspired the Dodge Viper, right?

It was one of the main inspirations, yes.

RIP. He will be missed. Shelby's definitely have a distinctive sound compared to other muscle cars that's for certain. I remember seeing the '13 GT500 Mustang parked on the street on my way to work. I just stood in awe of that thing for five minutes - it was gorgeous.

More than likely a '10-12 GT500, as the new 2013 models (660hp, 200mph+ !!) are not yet available.

[AcridMeat]

Always loved his cars, as young as I can remember.

'65 GT350 Mustang

A friend's dad has one exactly like this, who drives it as well.

edit: Old video, before the stripes.

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

Gah... wanted a Shelby GT500 for ages when I was younger. Man made some sexy ass cars...

[Pein]

RIP, Mr.Shelby.

Owning a shelby mustang is a goal in my life.

[MechDX]

The show was complete shit but the CAR!

[Circle T]

The show was complete shit but the CAR!

Yea, I was going to post a picture of the "Eleanor" GT500 from Gone In 60 Seconds, but even though it's based on the standard GT500, it isn't directly one of his creations.

[Dead Man]

Damn. They guy had a good run though.

[Auron_Kale]

More than likely a '10-12 GT500, as the new 2013 models (660hp, 200mph+ !!) are not yet available.

Probably then. Was like last year so most likely a '12. T'was a thing of beauty that caused at least five on-lookers, myself included, to gawk at it.

[Norante]

To me, his greatest contribution was taking these magnificent machines to new heights.



RIP.

[ZROCOOL]

We auto enthusiast lost a very respectable man from the golden age of the American auto industry.

[Dreams-Visions]

Wish I could have shaken his hand.

[Dubbedinenglish]

To me, his greatest contribution was taking these magnificent machines to new heights. RIP.

Yup.

Sad day for the automotive world. Shelby is literally the father of American exotics. He even had a hand in designing the first Dodge Viper. A man, and a legend.

[cajunator]

R.i.p.
Fucking legend right here.
As a Ford fan this guy was a god.

[Circle T]

To me, his greatest contribution was taking these magnificent machines to new heights. RIP.

Yup, the man has connections to soooo many amazing vehicles. I mentioned this in the Automotive thread, but it's worth repeating....

I remember a quote from Steve Jobs, when announcing the first iPad, I believe. Talking about the iPod, iMac, and iPhone before, he said something to the effect of....

"A company would be proud to be associated with just one of those products. We're lucky enough to have done all of them.".

I think something very similarly about Carroll. The 289/427 Cobra, the Daytona Coupe, the GT40, the GT350/500 Mustangs, the Viper, etc. You'd be lucky to be associated with just one of any of those, but to be the heavily involved with ALL of them?? Legendary indeed.

[To Far Away Times]

The 427 Cobra... *drools*

[BankaiZaraki]

Man this sucks. Lost a legend in the automotive world today.

[Beerman462]

427 Cobra

The things I would do for this car.

Hell I would love a replica.

[twinturbo2]

Today was the day America died.

[rhfb]

RIP. Love the look of the older Shelby Mustangs. If I could own only a single classic American muscle car it would be a Shelby 'stang from the 60s.

[THE NO LIFE KING]

Wow! Just saw an article about his death. A real legend in the automotive world and one of the most recognizable automotive figures in America and else where that will never be forgotten.

RIP Shelby