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gm_joe · 05-11-2012, 02:58 PM

R.I.P Carroll Shelby

PQ · 05-11-2012, 03:01 PM

One of the icons of this country for sure. NOBODY hasn't heard of him wether they knew what his name meant or not they all heard of him.

I had heard the name 'Shelby' so much growing up that I assumed he was dead in the early 80s.

I Googled him about 7 years ago for no particular reason.

Definitely a legend.

DanSS24 · 05-11-2012, 03:01 PM

RIP Mr. Shelby

SIRLOIN · 05-11-2012, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Char1ieone

I know that this is a Camaro forum but I would like to say thank you and rest in oeace to Carroll Shelby who passed away early today at the young age of 89. Yes I am a Camaro owner and loyalist, but I am also an American Muscle enthusaist and would like to tip my hat to the man who helped lead the charge to where American Automotive performance is today and showed the world that the American spirit is no pushover. Here's to you Carroll, Cheers and thank you!

Below is a link to Shelby Autos that provides a brief history and resume of what he has done for the world of automotive performance.

http://shelbyautos.com/

Very well said...

R.I.P Carroll...:(

EDIT: Although it is a very sad day, it really makes me happy to see everyone here is showing respect to the man... Mr Shelby, whether you like him or not, like his cars or not, he truly was an icon in the automotive industry. He had many great accomplishments and will forever be a huge part in history when it comes to muscle cars.

Im sure even with his passing his legend will live on for many many years to come...

Thank you all at Camaro5 for being so respectful and rallying behind Mr. Carroll Shelby and his accomplishments...

malave7567 · 05-11-2012, 03:08 PM

I will always be a fan of the man, his dream, his work.
My brothers and I grew up with posts of GT40s, GT350s/GT500s, Vipers, and other cars that Shelby had a hand in.

RIP Carroll Shelby.

swizlstik · 05-11-2012, 03:09 PM

A piece of automotive history died today.

RIP

*GTAHVIT* · 05-11-2012, 03:10 PM

here's another really good article.

automobile magazine

http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...nd_dead_at_89/

2010 SSRS · 05-11-2012, 03:10 PM

RIP Mr. Shelby

camarofreak · 05-11-2012, 03:11 PM

Does not matter if you're a chevy fan or a dodge fan this is terrible news and a sad day, Carrol Shelby was a legend. Sad sad day.:(

vroomapunk · 05-11-2012, 03:11 PM

Man. RIP Carroll Shelby

Cammie 2011 · 05-11-2012, 03:16 PM

RIP Carroll Shelby, you will forever have a place in our hearts.

Avenging Orange · 05-11-2012, 03:17 PM

:flag1: Automotive genius

ShowSStopper · 05-11-2012, 03:19 PM

As an avid Ford and Mustang enthusiast, this is day-ruining news.

You would be hard-pressed to find someone who had a bigger impact on the industry.

No real words for this one. R.I.P to the biggest and best automotive legend I've ever heard of.

PQ · 05-11-2012, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

here's another really good article.

automobile magazine

http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...nd_dead_at_89/

Fun read. I didn't know hardly anything about him.

This was interesting.

Shelby wanted to build his own car. His first attempt, which tried to marry an Italian body from Scaglietti with Chevrolet Corvette running gear, faltered when General Motors management nixed the deal.

Shelby could have been a GM guy.

05-11-2012, 03:01 PM	#30
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	One of the icons of this country for sure. NOBODY hasn't heard of him wether they knew what his name meant or not they all heard of him. I had heard the name 'Shelby' so much growing up that I assumed he was dead in the early 80s. I Googled him about 7 years ago for no particular reason. Definitely a legend. __________________

05-11-2012, 03:01 PM	#31
DanSS24 Drives: Dream Cars in my head Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 808 Posts: 1,290	RIP Mr. Shelby __________________ Wishful thinking...but I sure can dream big.

05-11-2012, 03:09 PM	#34
swizlstik Drives: 2018 Garnet ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 2,183 View My Garage	A piece of automotive history died today. RIP __________________

05-11-2012, 03:10 PM	#35
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	here's another really good article. automobile magazine http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...nd_dead_at_89/ __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

05-11-2012, 03:10 PM	#36
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	RIP Mr. Shelby __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-11-2012, 02:58 PM	#29
gm_joe Drives: 2002 Pontiac GP 40th GTP, 2012 ZL-1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CT Posts: 172 View My Garage	R.I.P Carroll Shelby

05-11-2012, 03:08 PM	#33
malave7567 Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 835	I will always be a fan of the man, his dream, his work. My brothers and I grew up with posts of GT40s, GT350s/GT500s, Vipers, and other cars that Shelby had a hand in. RIP Carroll Shelby.

05-11-2012, 03:11 PM	#37
camarofreak Drives: 2011 Silverado LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States Posts: 168	Does not matter if you're a chevy fan or a dodge fan this is terrible news and a sad day, Carrol Shelby was a legend. Sad sad day.:(

05-11-2012, 03:11 PM	#38
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Man. RIP Carroll Shelby __________________

05-11-2012, 03:16 PM	#39
Cammie 2011 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2ss 1LE and 2013 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 551	RIP Carroll Shelby, you will forever have a place in our hearts. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1LE 2014 Camaro 1LE

05-11-2012, 03:17 PM	#40
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05-11-2012, 03:19 PM	#41
ShowSStopper Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Black Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,091	As an avid Ford and Mustang enthusiast, this is day-ruining news. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who had a bigger impact on the industry. No real words for this one. R.I.P to the biggest and best automotive legend I've ever heard of.