VIR hosts open stock car test May 27, 2007
Legendary driver and creator of the Cobra, Carroll Shelby, has agreed to be grand marshal and will be reunited with the Maserati 450S he drove to a victory in the track's first feature race. Tickets are available online at the track's web site, www. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Ferrari Challenge brings Italian exotics to VIR May 19, 2007
Legendary driver and creator of the Cobra, Carroll Shelby has. agreed to be grand marshal and will be reunited with the Maserati 450S he. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Supercharged Shelby May 4, 2007
Unveiled by Carroll Shelby on January 27, 1965, the GT350 fastback had a fiberglass hood and functional scoop, and a clean-looking grille with a tri-color horse on the driver's side. All 1965 Shelbys were Wimbledon White with a blue GT350 side stripe below the door. (BusinessWeek)
Penske sees higher ceiling with teams under one roof May 3, 2007
"There were the likes of Parnelli Jones, Dan Gurney and Carroll Shelby with cars in the series. Every major manufacturer was involved in the sport.". Penske got back to his sports-car roots in 2005 when he raced the ALMS season finale. (USA Today -- Sports)
Leaders & Success May 2, 2007
Investor's Business Daily: Carroll Shelby's Cars Still Rolling In Fast Lane ... Carroll Shelby's Cars Still Rolling In Fast Lane ... When Carroll Shelby raced cars in the 1950s, he kept a nitroglycerine pill under his tongue just in case his heart couldn't keep pace with the speed of the competition. (Investors Business Daily)
Carroll Shelby's Cars Still Rolling In Fast Lane May 2, 2007
When Carroll Shelby raced cars in the 1950s, he kept a nitroglycerine pill under his tongue just in case his heart couldn't keep pace with the speed of the competition. Shelby, whose very name epitomizes high performance in racing and production cars, wanted to win at nearly any cost, says Ken Eber, president of the Shelby American Automobile Club, an auto club with 6,000 Shelby enthusiasts. (Investors Business Daily)
Car, boat auction brings history Apr 18, 2007
Legendary race car driver Sterling Moss will serve as the two-day event's grand marshal while Texas automotive legend Carroll Shelby, who developed the famous Shelby racing car, will be on hand at the event, which will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Houston and the Boys and Girls Harbor. One of the largest car and boat enthusiast gatherings in the United States, the show's appearance in Seabrook has annually attracted residents from Houston to Pasadena, from Clear Lake to Seabrook and... (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Ford Flex falls flat at car show Apr 11, 2007
The automaker's other offerings included several limited-edition vehicles: the Funkmaster Flex Ford Expedition, a version of the SUV designed for hip-hop impresario Funkmaster Flex, an F-150 pickup truck redesigned by car customizer Chip Foose and the 540-horsepower King of the Road Shelby GT500KR Mustang, devised by racing legend Carroll Shelby. The showing did little to impress analysts looking for serious signs of a turnaround at the struggling carmaker. (MSNBC -- Business)
Detroit Decides to Help Shape, Not Resist, Regulation of Emissions Apr 7, 2007
While the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center abounds with flashy new vehicles like the big Lexus LX 570, a sport utility vehicle equipped with 19 speakers and 10 air bags, and the high-powered Ford Mustang 500 GT KR, created by the longtime racing designer Carroll Shelby, the carmakers are also contending with the possibility that such gas-guzzling vehicles may soon become harder to sell. On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency has the authority to regulate... (Shoals TimesDaily)
Vintage Toyotas getting respect Apr 2, 2007
In 1968, Carroll Shelby prepared a team of 2000GTs for Sports Car Club of America production-class racing. He was impressed enough to inquire about obtaining a Toyota dealership. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ford will show three celebrity-designed hotties in NY Mar 31, 2007
2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR: It's a Mustang modified by legendary hot-rodder Carroll Shelby ... The legendary Carroll Shelby put his stamp on this GT500KR.. (USA Today -- Money)
NORM: Heads might roll over UFC interview Mar 11, 2007
Racing legend Carroll Shelby, speedway mogul Bruton Smith and local legend Mel Larson, dining at Piero's Italian Cuisine on Friday. They've been friends for 51 years, going back to when Smith owned a half-mile dirt track in Charlotte, N.C., and Shelby and Larson were drivers. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Muscle Cars Downshift Feb 15, 2007
(A heavily promoted "Super Snake" Cobra, with 800 horsepower and owned by famed designer Carroll Shelby himself, took in an auction-leading $5. 5 million. (SmartMoney)
As the headlights zoomed straight at me, I knew it would be over Feb 1, 2007
5 million Carroll Shelby got for his 800 horsepower Shelby Cobra last week ... Having been interested in cars for the last 70 years, it seems only natural I should tell you what I know about Carroll Shelby and his connection with Lance Reventlow, the only son of Barbara Hutton, the heiress to the Woolworth department store fortune ... For a while, Carroll Shelby drove race cars for young Lance, and between the two, they developed a car Lance called a Scarab, which is an Egyptian beetle. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The Wild West of auto auctions Jan 29, 2007
THINK BIG / What do Elvis and Carroll Shelby have in common ... What do Elvis and Carroll Shelby have in common ... " The numbers alone made this year's Barrett-Jackson auction week -- it ran from Jan. 15-21 -- a dizzying array of superlatives. Consider: Carroll Shelby's personal 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 (#CSX3015, for all the Cobra people out there), with its 800-horsepower V8 engine (twin Paxton superchargers) and three-speed automatic transmission, sold for $5.5 million. It was his personal car... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cobra brings record $5.5M at car auction Jan 22, 2007
Carroll Shelby, 84, who created the Cobra in the '60s using Ford engines and a British sport car chassis, said he built the Super Snake with twin superchargers on a 427 cubic inch V-8 and drove it for years. "It's a special car. It would do just over three seconds to 60 (mph), 40 years ago," Shelby told the crowd before the sale. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
800-horsepower Shelby Cobra sells for $5.5-million at auction Jan 22, 2007
Carroll Shelby, 84, who created the Cobra in the '60s using Ford engines and a British sport car chassis, said he built the Super Snake with twin superchargers on a 427 cubic inch V-8 and drove it for years. It's a special car. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Cobra fetches $5.5 mil Jan 21, 2007
A packed house in the enormous auction tent at WestWorld rose to its feet and roared as auctioneer Tom "Spanky" Assiter shouted out the numbers that soared into the millions as a pair of bidders competed to buy the one-of-a-kind Carroll Shelby sports car. The final figure includes fees going to the Scottsdale auction house. (AZCentral -- News)
Auctions rev up car fans Jan 19, 2007
Barrett-Jackson: Check out the world's top Shelby 427 Cobra, the 1966 Super Snake, built and driven by Carroll Shelby, with an 800-horsepower supercharged engine. Auction officials call it one of the most significant and valuable vehicles that ever crossed the auction stage. (AZCentral -- News)
1967 Toyota 2000GT Jan 16, 2007
In the U.S. the 2000GT so impressed Carroll Shelby that he agreed to develop it for Production C class racing, despite strong objections from the Big Three. But after a strong start, Toyota soon turned their attentions to other sectors of the market rather than their supercar. (BusinessWeek)
Rumble Seat: Wild horses Dec 27, 2006
Props, too, to dear old Carroll Shelby, erstwhile chicken farmer and Le Mans racing legend, who in the mid-'60s persuaded Ford to stuff monster motors into stripped-out Mustangs to go racing in SCCA B Production and Trans Am, where they beat the pantaloons off Corvettes. While the rest of the world was enjoying the Rage of Aquarius, Shelby and his band of duck-tailed and mutton-chopped minions where building some of the most charismatic street cars ever at their facility at LAX. The best of... (Los Angeles Times)
The Origin of Supercars Nov 15, 2006
Famed U.S. automotive icon Carroll Shelby, who later helped Ford make a legend of the Mustang nameplate, got his start by combining a high-performance Ford V8 with the British chassis, dubbing the experiment Cobra. The resulting land rocket was for a time the fastest car on earth and launched a replication fad that continues unabated (see BusinessWeek. (BusinessWeek)
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 40th Anniversary Nov 9, 2006
Shelby Automobiles, Inc.(SAI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK), will celebrate the 40th anniversary (1967-2007) of the Shelby GT500 Mustang with a limited edition upgrade component package ... Through the leadership of legendary racecar driver and Cobra creator Carroll Shelby, the limited Shelby GT500 40th Anniversary packages will include distinct visual elements and performance upgrades ... "The Shelby GT500 has always had a mean street presence with... (BusinessWeek)
Making tracks across the border Nov 3, 2006
Carroll Shelby, famous for designing the Shelby Mustang, entered the race in 1954, driving an Austin Healey 100S. He hit part of the Mexico landscape and flipped his car four times. The father of NASCAR, Bill France, also entered the Carrera and crashed out. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
Ford Motor Co. goes back to the future with long-awaited Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500 Sep 23, 2006
" The front seats have special bolstering to help keep the driver and passenger in place during hard cornering. Standard amenities include air conditioning; power outside mirrors; six-way power driver's seat; power windows and door locks with remote; traction control; and antilock brakes. 2007 FORD SHELBY MUSTANG GT500 The basics: This is the fastest and most powerful production Mustang ever, created by Ford's Special Vehicle Team with input from automotive performance legend Carroll Shelby. It... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ford Puts Manor Auto Service In The Race Sep 16, 2006
In addition to a chance to win the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang, each qualified registrant also is eligible to win prizes such as Snap-On Tools gift cards, Ford Racing Collectibles, Shelby Cobra Mustang diecast cars autographed by Carroll Shelby, leather racing jackets, and other prizes. Eligible participants can return to each day throughout the sweepstakes for a chance to win a daily instant prize. (PR Newswire)
Rally is test for man, not machine Sep 9, 2006
The racing driver Carroll Shelby agreed to a proposal by a young US designer, also named Peter Brock, to develop an aerodynamic new body. The resulting vehicle, the Daytona Coupe, quickly proved itself. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NFS Carbon: Official Car List, Part 2 Sep 7, 2006
Shelby GT500 (1967) Engine: Carroll Shelby Performance 428 Max Horsepower: 355 BHP Max Torque: 420 lb/ft 0-60 MPH: 6. 2 seconds Quarter-Mile: 14. (IGN PC Games)
st e ering committee local car buffs are driven to collect Story by Kim Baer Photos by Rebecca Sell f Sep 3, 2006
Carroll Shelby designed a special Mustang in 1965. It was a race version of the mustang. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
A struggling Ford offers new Mustang, Lincoln Aug 9, 2006
DETROIT -- is unveiling the latest limited-edition souped-up Mustang born of the automaker's renewed partnership with racing legend Carroll Shelby. Ford, which has been struggling to sell conventional cars and trucks, could benefit from the luster of the 2007 Ford Shelby GT rubbing off on the rest of its lineup. (Boston Globe -- Business)
Classical gas Aug 7, 2006
It's unfortunate, because this is otherwise a fine extension of the relationship between hot Mustangs and racing legend Carroll Shelby, who in the mid-1960s gave us the GT350 fastback and later the legendary Shelby GT500. The 2007 GT500 is a great example of modern engineering meeting classic design. (Boston Globe)
Goudie to bring Shelby SC Cobra Aug 4, 2006
"I bought some of the ( 25) tickets thinking it would be a donation to the Carroll Shelby Foundation," Goudie said ... Goudie is only the second owner of the AC Shelby Cobra, Carroll Shelby himself was the first owner. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Classic Cobra Jul 21, 2006
This Carroll Shelby-designed 1963 Cobra 289 Le Mans recently sold for $1,650,000 ... Carroll Shelby's concept was simple enough ... AC Cars turned it into a production sports car and had been building it unchanged for about eight years when Carroll Shelby came knocking. (BusinessWeek)
DIY Dream Cars Jul 13, 2006
Famed tuner, racer, and designer Carroll Shelby, who penned the first drawings of the popular kit-inspiring Cobra racer, sued Factory Five Racing for copyright infringement. Hard-fought legal proceedings that began in 1992 ended this January when Shelby lost his final appeal in the First Circuit Court. (BusinessWeek)
500 custom Mustangs go to select lots Jul 5, 2006
By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY LAS VEGAS At an age when most of his contemporaries are deep into retirement, Carroll Shelby can't stop thinking about making faster and sexier Ford Mustangs ... The automotive operations' parent company, Carroll Shelby International, hasn't been kind to investors ... Legendary car designer Carroll Shelby emerges from a 2006 Shelby Mustang at the New York International Auto Show. (USA Today -- Money)
Antique Auto Show Jun 8, 2006
They named their daughter after racing legend Carroll Shelby ... Carroll Shelby had a long career as a driver, owner, team manager and manufacturer. (Richmond Times-Dispatch, VA)
Shelby Automobiles Begins Production on New Shelby GT-H at its Las Vegas Facility Apr 18, 2006
Special Edition Performance Mustang Rental Draws Excitement After Recent Debut at New York International Auto Show LAS VEGAS, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On the 42nd birthday of the Ford Mustang (introduced on April 17, 1964), Carroll Shelby International, Inc's (OTC: CSBI) wholly owned subsidiary Shelby Automobiles, Inc. announced today the start of production of the new Shelby GT-H at its Las Vegas production facility ... Forty years ago, Ford Motor Company, Carroll Shelby and The Hertz... (PR Newswire)
Carmakers pamper well-off boomers Apr 15, 2006
Legendary race car driver and designer Carroll Shelby stands next to a 2006 Ford Shelby Mustang GT-H at this years New York Auto Show. The car will be available for rent at some U.S. Hertz locations this summer. (MSNBC -- Business)
Hertz to Offer Ford Mustang for Rent Apr 13, 2006
The Shelby GT-H that will be available at Hertz was modified by Carroll Shelby, a race-car driver turned designer who first began refashioning Mustangs in the 1960s. Shelby last offered modified Mustangs through Hertz in the mid-1960s. (ABC News -- Wire)
Selling and fulfilling dreams Feb 20, 2006
5 million for major charities, including Childhelp USA, the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Kinney said Jackson has successfully built on the auction's name recognition and reputation to make Barrett-Jackson synonymous with the trappings of wealth and the good life. (AZCentral -- News)
Aston Martin Racing files Sebring ... Feb 8, 2006
In 1956, driving a DB3S, the Le Mans winning team of Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori took fourth place overall and in 1958 Sir Stirling Moss set the fastest race lap in DBR1. The first victory for Aston Martin came in 2005 and marked the DBR9's impact on the world of GT motorsport. (Motor Sport)
Aston Martin Racing to compete at ... Feb 8, 2006
In 1956, driving a DB3S, the Le Mans-winning team of Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori took fourth place overall. In 1958 Sir Stirling Moss set the fastest race lap in DBR1. (Motor Sport)
This Week in Racing History ... Jan 24, 2006
His co-driver, Carroll Shelby, had thrown the fire extinguisher out of the car to save weight. They finish tenth. (Motor Sport)
DSR's associate sponsor expands ... Jan 22, 2006
DSR's associate sponsor expands 2006 plans. AMERICAN RACING WHEELS EXPANDS ITS ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM WITH DON SCHUMACHER RACING IN 2006. (Motor Sport)
Carroll Shelby interview: High-performance legend speaks out Jan 15, 2006
An interview with automotive legend Carroll Shelby - Automobiles - Manufacturing - Personal Finance - Newsmakers ... An interview with Carroll Shelby ... DETROIT (MarketWatch) -- There were concept cars, teaser cars, and GM price-cutting at the North American Auto Show here this week, but the highlight for us was an interview with the legendary Carroll Shelby. (CBS MarketWatch - Front Page)
AutoWeek Gives Editors' Choice Honors to Top Vehicles at Detroit's 2006 NAIAS Jan 12, 2006
Auto icon Carroll Shelby was honored during the evening program with the inaugural AutoWeek Lifetime Achievement Award. The event was sponsored by Johnson Controls, Alias and Classic Design Concepts LLC, in association with the College for Creative Studies. (PR Newswire)
Camaro steals show Jan 11, 2006
With Dodge bringing back the Challenger and Ford teaming up with Carroll Shelby for a higher-performance Mustang, 2009 will be a Detroit muscle-car fan's dream come true. Ron Amadon is an auto writer and morning news anchor on the MarketWatch Radio Network. (CBS MarketWatch - Front Page)
Flexing new muscles Jan 9, 2006
long association with American racing legend Carroll Shelby, is slated to hit showrooms this summer with a price tag just over $40,000. Ford also rolled out the Edge crossover and its burly Super Chief F-250 concept pickup. (CBS MarketWatch - Front Page)
Honda's two-fer Jan 9, 2006
The Ford Shelby GT500, for instance, hit the stage with American racing legend Carroll Shelby, and the crowd ate it up. The supercharged coupe will have 475 horsepower and retail for just over $40,000. (CBS MarketWatch - Front Page)
Sebring Hall of Fame names 2006 ... Jan 7, 2006
Previous inductees include Dan Gurney, Jim Hall, Bob and Al Holbert, Mario Andretti, Juan Manuel Fangio, Carroll Shelby, John Fitch, Sir Stirling Moss, Bobby Rahal, IMSA Founder John Bishop, race official Ford Heacock and previous Sebring promoters Alec and Mary Ulmann, Charles Mendez and John Greenwood. Legendary manufacturers Porsche and Ferrari have also been inducted into the Sebring Hall of Fame. (Motor Sport)
