Carroll Shelby dead

[Birdster]

RIP

[Major Fallout]

Dam!

RIP!

[anonymous-user]

RIP what a man

[sebhaque]

RIP, every time I hear the name I get a mental image of a grainy film of a Cobra hooning it down Route 50 in the sun, V8 singing. Can also imagine a GT500 KR doing the same thing, supercharger screaming.

Loss to the automotive industry

Dr-Bob said:

Legend that i named my Daughter after "Shelby"

Top man.

[saladin]

I took this photo last year when I went to the Hurlingham club last year..... just seeing Carroll Shelby's signature gave me goosebumps!!!



Sad news indeed... as others have said the world is a greyer place now he has gone...

[Fartgalen]

What a life that guy has lived.
I take my hat off.

[Whiters]

He's given car nuts the world over so much.

A deservedly good innings. A shame it couldn't have been a bit longer. RIP.

[williamp]

Dont forget he also won Le Mans for Aston Martin:

[arkenphel]

Nooooo!

Rest in peace, old guy. You will be missed.

[TEKNOPUG]

RIP

[j_s14a]

Really a shining example of why his generation are referred to as 'The greatest generation'

His reward is that his name and legacy will be legend for the rest of time.

RIP

[EDLT]

RIP.

This thread just isn't right without V8s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW-bc8FFZ1A

Turn it up.

EDIT:
And another:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btqQrpnpXj4

Edited by EDLT on Friday 11th May 23:36

[JayTee94]

Noo!

It really is very sad news to hear. As most posters have stated, he has given petrolheads so much.

Thoughts are with the family.

[FisiP1]

Not at all a fan of generic RIP threads usually but this seems almost like the passing of a relative, actually very sad indeed.

[JuiceBag]

Rest In Peace.

True legend.

[Rude-boy]

A great man. Possessed of an inner fortitude and drive few can command.

He will be missed.

[delta037]

So glad I met Carroll Shelby at Laguna Seca in 1996. A great man and true legend! R.I.P.

[JONSCZ]

RIP, indeed......
I actually met the man himself at Addenbrookes hospital years ago when he launched the 'Shelby Transplant Trust'. I filmed him and shot an interview with him - little did I know then that I'd own a replica of one of his creations. Wished I'd got his autograph at the time.
As mentioned on 1st page, I've also been to the Shelby factory in Las Vegas a couple of times since - his original car is there (the museum is well worth a visit if you're ever there - and it's free)
Very sad.
Jon

[Stinkfoot]

RIP - a true car legend.

[Mark Wibble]

Very sad

Thank you Mr. Shelby sir, you have brought some wondrous sights and sounds to the automotive world over the decades.

RIP.