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« Last Edit: May 11, 2012, 02:11:19 PM by tank_post142 »
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2012, 12:58:27 PM » |
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That is a great loss for sure.
old school & tough as nails
leaves a great legacy in the automotive world
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2012, 01:18:54 PM » |
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The man really and truly has/had great visions where the automobile was cocerned.  Where we we be without his nuts and bolts approach??  R I P Mr Shelby.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2012, 01:38:34 PM » |
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There is a man who will truly be missed by the auto racing community. His styling ideas and mechanical abilities were second to none.
RIP Carroll.
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« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2012, 02:07:20 PM » |
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RIP MR Shelby.
I met this gentleman several years ago when I worked part time for a Ford Dealership. This dealership sold a lot of Shelby Cobra's, and he came by to honor the dealer for his effort.
Very nice guy.....
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« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2012, 02:29:22 PM » |
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RIP, He made a lot of money for himself and for Ford, gave us all several great performance cars, a real icon.. Hoser
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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2012, 02:34:10 PM » |
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Bummer....He was responsible for some very cool cars.... The only ford powered stuff I would think of having in my garage he had a hand in.
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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2012, 02:45:04 PM » |
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Really sad.
The guy brought some pride to American auto racing, and pissed off Enzo Ferrari using simple ingenuity.
A true American hero has left us.
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« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2012, 02:59:53 PM » |
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He was a one tough guy.
He was a fellow heart transplant recipient.
and will be missed!
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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2012, 03:06:38 PM » |
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Shelby was a TRUE living legend. His name was synonymous with performance.
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« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2012, 03:13:33 PM » |
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Really sad.
The guy brought some pride to American auto racing, and pissed of Enzo Ferrari using simple ingenuity.
A true American hero has left us.
Well said George. I have always loved the way he kicked the elitiests asses. |
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« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2012, 04:11:37 PM » |
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He made my all time favorite car. A.C. Shelby Cobra! What a beast that was!!
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« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2012, 05:09:02 PM » |
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I think the Shelby Cobra Mustangs are some of the most beautiful muscle cars ever made.
The guy change the face of racing forever.
Thanks man!
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« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2012, 05:45:58 PM » |
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I left a post on the tech board..
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« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2012, 06:29:14 PM » |
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I use to race a '65 Sumbeam Tiger which was a car Shelby helped develop. My dream machine was a 289 Cobra but never owned. All great things must pass. I knew this day would come. His presence will be missed.
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« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2012, 06:35:04 PM » |
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One of my heros is gone.
Long live his automotive legacy.
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« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2012, 06:51:46 PM » |
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I use to race a '65 Sumbeam Tiger which was a car Shelby helped develop. My dream machine was a 289 Cobra but never owned. All great things must pass. I knew this day would come. His presence will be missed.
I KNEW there was a reason I liked you!  That 289 was mine, also! Always thought the 427 was a bad weight ratio, overkill and all that. |
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« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2012, 07:10:04 PM » |
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Shelby was a TRUE living legend. His name was synonymous with performance.
Amen to that, bet the races up there are awsome! |
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« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2012, 07:53:14 PM » |
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200 MPH by Cosby about C SHELBY
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« Reply #19 on: May 12, 2012, 12:47:02 AM » |
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This is a VERY SAD day in my home, a true american icon is gone.
An amazing man in my opinion.
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