Title: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: Nordic on May 11, 2012, 09:57:45 pm
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/legendary-racer-car-designer-carroll-shelby-dies-16329707
A very sad day.
The person behind so many cars we hold dear.
A very sad day.
The person behind so many cars we hold dear.
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: Barry on May 12, 2012, 02:28:50 am
One of the greats.
RIP.
RIP.
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: Boorish Grobian on May 12, 2012, 02:48:29 am
A true icon of the sport. Le Mans winning driver, engineer, innovator, legend.
Will fix a pot of his chili tonight in his honor, and wash it down with a good Texas beer.
Rest in peace Carroll
Will fix a pot of his chili tonight in his honor, and wash it down with a good Texas beer.
Rest in peace Carroll
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: Pilgrim on May 12, 2012, 08:02:11 am
One of the all-time legends. Also one of the few designers who created a car almost as scary as the Lister-Jaguar.
RIP Mr Shelby.
RIP Mr Shelby.
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: jimclark on May 12, 2012, 06:59:10 pm
Reading The Cobra Story (way back when...) led to my interest in ABCs coverage of Le Mans in '65 which hooked me on sportscar racing. Thank you Carroll and Godspeed...
:'( :'( :'(
:'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: Jack the Hat on May 13, 2012, 11:06:53 am
A Legend..Without Innovaters like him Sports Car Racing would not be what it is today.
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: Steve Pyro on May 13, 2012, 11:57:41 pm
A sad day.
Went out for a blast in the black beast in Mr Shelby's honour.
Went out for a blast in the black beast in Mr Shelby's honour.
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: gt6 on May 14, 2012, 09:46:27 am
meet the great man a few years ago at Le mans when he was there raising awarenss of heart problems, a massive loss to the world of sportscar racing
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: Fran on May 14, 2012, 12:29:40 pm
Went out for a blast in the black beast in Mr Shelby's honour.
Blimey - I bet that came as a shock to the chooks!
:)
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: Barry on May 14, 2012, 01:36:11 pm
About time Mr B, thought the old girl was going the same way as the Commer, unloved and never taken for a spin.
Did you say you might bring her to LM or the Classic? Can't remember which.
Did you say you might bring her to LM or the Classic? Can't remember which.
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: Rhino on May 14, 2012, 05:45:20 pm
We will have the Cobra race to look forward to at the Goodwood revival this year. A fitting memorial to a great man.
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: mgmark on May 15, 2012, 10:39:43 pm
RIP to one of the great names and personalities.
MG Mark
MG Mark
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: Brad Zarse on May 16, 2012, 01:20:42 am
God Speed Mr Shelby - Thanks you for all you did, and all you have since influenced.
Title: Re: End of an era RIP Carroll Shelby
Post by: Nordic on May 27, 2012, 07:23:15 pm
If you can drag yourself away from soccer aid. BBC4 is reshowing Cobra Ferrari wars at 8pm tonite 27th May.
