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Carroll Hall Shelby, (born January 11, 1923 in Leesburg, Texas) is an American racing and automotive designer. January 11 is the 11th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Life before racing
After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas, Shelby enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, serving in World War II as a flight instructor and test pilot. He then became a chicken farmer until his chickens died, and his friend invited him to become an amateur racer, and his victories led him to become a professional racer. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
Nickname: Big D Location in the state of Texas Country United States State Texas Counties Dallas, Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall Mayor Laura Miller Area - City 997. ...
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Driving career Carroll Shelby has had an impressive impact on automotive racing and design over the last 50 years. Starting out amateur, he soon became a driver for Cad-Allard, Aston Martin, Maserati teams during the 1950s. Driving for Donald Healey, in a streamlined and supercharged, specially-modified, Austin-Healey 100S, he set 16 US and international speed records. Teamed with Roy Salvadori, and driving for Aston Martin, he won the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans. This article is about the car company. ...
Aston Martin Lagonda Limited is a manufacturer of performance cars, whose headquarters are at Gaydon, Warwickshire, England. ...
Present Maserati logo A 1957 Maserati 200SI at the Scarsdale Concours Maserati Birdcage 1959 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe Maserati Sebring Maserati is a famous Italian manufacturer of racing cars and sports cars, established in 1914 in Bologna. ...
Donald Mitchell Healey ( 3 July 1898 – 13 January 1988) was a noted British rally driver, automobile engineer, and speed record holder. ...
Roy Salvadori was a Formula One driver from Britain. ...
Aston Martin Lagonda Limited is a manufacturer of performance cars, whose headquarters are at Gaydon, Warwickshire, England. ...
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Shelby the constructor After retiring from driving in October 1959 [1], he opened a high performance driving school and the Shelby-American company. In the shop he designed and built the famed "Cobra" cars, which were derived from an AC chassis and used Ford engines. Shelby went on to help design some of the most successful and beautiful cars of the era: the GT40, the Mustang-based Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT500, and of course the 427 Shelby Cobra. Parting with Ford, Shelby moved on to help develop performance cars with divisions of the two other Big 3 American companies, Dodge, and Oldsmobile. The most memorable of these cars was the Dodge Viper. Carroll Shelby International NASDAQ: CSBI was formed by Carroll Shelby in 2003 from Shelby American. ...
427 Shelby American CSX 4109 Cobra Signature Series #3 of 4 Shelby Cobra redirects here. ...
A.C. Royal Roadster 1924 A.C. 16/70 Sports Drophead Coupé 1935 1999 Cobra Replica AC Cars Group Ltd. ...
It has been suggested that this article be split into articles entitled Ford Motor Company and Ford (vehicles). ...
Two GT40s Mk II GT40 Mk II rear The Ford GT40 was one of the most distinctive sports cars ever, winner of the 24 hours of Le Mans four times straight from 1966 to 1969. ...
1966 Shelby GT-350R Racing Version The Shelby Mustang was a tuner sports car from the 1960s. ...
1966 Shelby GT-350R Racing Version The Shelby Mustang was a tuner sports car from the 1960s. ...
427 A/C Shelby America CSX 4109 Cobra Signature Series #3 of 4 The AC Cobra was a powerful Anglo-American sports car built in the 1960s. ...
The big three is a term used to refer to three large powers or companies. ...
Dodge is a brand name of automobiles and light to heavy-duty trucks. ...
Oldsmobile was a brand of automobile produced for most of its existence by General Motors. ...
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He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1991, and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1992. The International Motorsports Hall of Fame is a Hall of Fame dedicated to enshrining those who have contributed the most to auto racing either as a driver, owner, developer or engineer. ...
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is a Hall of Fame and museum in Novi, Michigan for American motorsports legends. ...
In 2003, Ford Motor Co. and Carroll Shelby mended ties again. Carroll Shelby became technical advisor to the Ford GT project. In that same year, he formed Carroll Shelby International Inc. based in Nevada. 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
This page refers to the concept and production cars of 2002 and later; for the mid-1960s race car, see Ford GT40. ...
Carroll Shelby International NASDAQ: CSBI was formed by Carroll Shelby in 2003 from Shelby American. ...
This article does not cite its references or sources. ...
Sources For Shelby's Cobra and Ford GT Racing -- 1962-1967 "Ford Cobra Guide" by Carroll, published in 1964, is an inside look at early Cobra racing 1962 through 1963. "The Cobra Story" by Shelby himself, first published in 1965, is Shelby's story of his life and racing (including Cobra racing) through 1964. "The Cobra-Ferrari Wars 1963-1965" by Shoen, published in 1990, covers Cobra (and Ford GT) racing through 1965. "Ford: The Dust and the Glory" by Levine, published in 1968, covers all of Shelby's Ford racing programs through 1967 and places them in the context of Ford's overall racing program. Ford provided financial support for Shelby's Cobras from 1962 through 1965 and provided financial support for the Ford GTs first with John Wyer's Ford Advanced Vehicles in 1963 and then with Shelby American from 1964 through 1967.
Shelby Dodges and Dodge Shelbys Shelby began working with Dodge at the request of Chrysler Corporation chairman, Lee Iacocca, who had previously been responsible for bringing Shelby to the Ford Mustang. After almost a decade of tuning work, Shelby was part of the team responsible for the Dodge Viper. Dodge is a brand name of automobiles and light to heavy-duty trucks. ...
The Chrysler Corporation was a United States-based automobile manufacturer that existed independently from 1925–1998. ...
Lee Iacocca Lido Anthony Lee Iacocca[1][2](born October 15, 1924 in Allentown, Pennsylvania) is an American industrialist. ...
The Ford Mustang is an automobile produced by the Ford Motor Company, originally based on the Ford Falcon compact. ...
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The following cars were modified by Shelby, and bore his name, but still sold under the Dodge marque: A marque (French for brand and pronounced as mark) is a brand name, most commonly used for automobile brands. ...
- 1983-1984 Dodge Shelby Charger
- 1985-1987 Dodge Charger Shelby
- 1984-1986 Dodge Omni GLH
The following cars used Shelby-modified parts, but were not overseen by Carroll Shelby: There have been a number of vehicles bearing the Charger nameplate, but the name has generally denoted a performance model in the Dodge range. ...
There have been a number of vehicles bearing the Charger nameplate, but the name has generally denoted a performance model in the Dodge range. ...
Plymouth Horizon The Dodge Omni and the similar Plymouth Horizon were front wheel drive subcompact cars introduced by the Dodge and Plymouth divisions of Chrysler Corporation in North America in 1978. ...
The following cars were modified and sold as Shelbys: The Dodge Daytona was a front-wheel drive hatchback based on the Chrysler G platform, which was derived from the Chrysler K platform. ...
The Dodge Daytona was a front-wheel drive hatchback based on the Chrysler G platform, which was derived from the Chrysler K platform. ...
The Dodge Daytona was a front-wheel drive hatchback based on the Chrysler G platform, which was derived from the Chrysler K platform. ...
The Dodge Daytona was a front-wheel drive hatchback based on the Chrysler G platform, which was derived from the Chrysler K platform. ...
The Dodge Lancer was a model of the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation. ...
In 1987, the Chrysler Corporation introduced two new compact cars, the Dodge Shadow and the Plymouth Sundance (which turned in similar sales figures). ...
The Dodge Spirit was introduced in 1989 as a mid-size 5/6 passenger sedan. ...
The Dodge Daytona was a front-wheel drive hatchback based on the Chrysler G platform, which was derived from the Chrysler K platform. ...
External link: The Shelby Dodge Pages The Shelby GLHS was a limited-production automobile from the late 1980s. ...
Plymouth Horizon The Dodge Omni and the similar Plymouth Horizon were front wheel drive subcompact cars introduced by the Dodge and Plymouth divisions of Chrysler Corporation in North America in 1978. ...
The Shelby GLHS was a limited-production automobile from the late 1980s. ...
There have been a number of vehicles bearing the Charger nameplate, but the name has generally denoted a performance model in the Dodge range. ...
The Shelby Lancer was a limited-production sports sedan based on the Dodge Lancer. ...
The Dodge Lancer was a model of the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation. ...
The Shelby CSX was a limited-production performance automobile based on the Dodge Shadow. ...
In 1987, the Chrysler Corporation introduced two new compact cars, the Dodge Shadow and the Plymouth Sundance (which turned in similar sales figures). ...
The Shelby CSX was a limited-production performance automobile based on the Dodge Shadow. ...
In 1987, the Chrysler Corporation introduced two new compact cars, the Dodge Shadow and the Plymouth Sundance (which turned in similar sales figures). ...
The Shelby Dakota was a limited-production performance version of the Dodge Dakota Sport pickup truck. ...
The Dakota is a mid-size pickup truck from DaimlerChryslers Dodge brand. ...
The Shelby CSX was a limited-production performance automobile based on the Dodge Shadow. ...
In 1987, the Chrysler Corporation introduced two new compact cars, the Dodge Shadow and the Plymouth Sundance (which turned in similar sales figures). ...
Series 1 Shelby's Series 1 roadster used Oldsmobile's 4.0 L L47 Aurora V8, but was poorly supported by the ailing GM division. 1998 Shelby Series One The Shelby Series 1 was a high-performance roadster designed by automobile legend, Carroll Shelby. ...
Northstar is Cadillacs name for its DOHC V8 engine. ...
Ford-Shelby Projects The new contract between Ford Motor Company and Carroll Shelby signaled hope for Shelby products built under Ford. In 2004, a new Ford Shelby Cobra Concept was shown off in at US car shows. Built with a retro body mimicking the 1960s Cobras mixed with modern touches, it was based on the Ford GT chassis (reworked for front engine/rear wheel drive) powered with a 6.4 L V10 engine that produced 605 hp (451 kW). It received overwhelmingly positive press reviews and has won the "Best In Show" award at Detroit International Auto Show. It has been suggested that this article be split into articles entitled Ford Motor Company and Ford (vehicles). ...
2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ...
427 Shelby American CSX 4109 Cobra Signature Series #3 of 4 Shelby Cobra redirects here. ...
This page refers to the concept and production cars of 2002 and later; for the mid-1960s race car, see Ford GT40. ...
In Automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and drive wheels at the front of the vehicle. ...
Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ...
A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five. ...
An engine is something that produces some effect from a given input. ...
A coupe version of the Shelby Cobra roadster was then introduced the following year. The Ford Shelby GR-1 concept car of 2005. While sporting a completely modern design, it showed a nod to the 1960s Shelby Daytona. The GR-1, like the Cobra, is based on the GT's chassis and was also powered with the same 6.4 L V10 engine, although production versions, if given the green light, could see a 7.0 L V8. Press reviews for the GR-1 have been very positive; it gained cover spots in magazines such as the U.S.' Motor Trend and the UK's Car Magazine. The Ford Shelby GR-1 could possibly be built, taking over the Ford GT's production line after its production comes to an end. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Shelby Daytona was a coupe based loosely on the Shelby Cobra roadster. ...
A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five. ...
The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...
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Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ...
This page refers to the concept and production cars of 2002 and later; for the mid-1960s race car, see Ford GT40. ...
In 2005, the Shelby GT500 was revealed at the New York International Auto Show, and became available in the summer of 2006 as part of the model year 2007 lineup. It is powered by a 5.4 L supercharged V8 and is rated by Ford at 500 hp. It boasts a Tremec T-56 manual transmission, reworked suspension geometry, 18-inch wheels, functional aerodynamic body kit, and still retains the solid rear axle. The GT500 starts at an MSRP of $40,930 for the coupe, and $45,755 for the convertible version. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Shelby Mustang was a tuner sports car from the 1960s. ...
The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in late March or early April. ...
For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...
For other meanings, see supercharger (disambiguation) A supercharger (sometimes called a blower), a positive displacement or centrifugal pump, is a gas compressor used to pump air into the cylinders of an internal combustion engine. ...
The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...
Transmission Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer of automobile transmissions, best known for their TREMEC line of manual transmissions. ...
A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ...
The front suspension components of a Ford Model T. Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. ...
Shelby, in cooperation with the Hertz Corporation, produced a limited-edition Shelby GT-H in 2006. The GT-H is a special-edition Ford Mustang GT, available only for rental from Hertz. A Ford Racing Performance Group FR1 Power Pack boosts the GT's 4.6-liter, V-8 engine to 325HP. The car has a custom Shelby hood and black and gold body styling, incorporating a gold-plated "Hertz" nameplate on both sides of the car. The GT-H is limited to a run of 500 vehicles and is available for rental at major cities and airports across the United States. A consumer version of the Shelby GT-H will become available from Ford, the car will be called the Shelby GT. The Hertz Corporation (also known as Hertz Rent A Car or simply Hertz) is the worlds largest car rental company, with 1900 locations in the United States and 5100 worldwide. ...
For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...
Other Projects Caroll Shelby's name is associated with a popular Chili fixings kit. The kit is mostly spices in several packets, all contained in a minature brown paper bag. On the side of the bag is a story related by Shelby about his cooking chili during his racing days. On the front of the bag is a depiction of a big western black hat, a trademark piece of clothing for Shelby.
External Links The Cobra Ferrari Wars, Shelby's war vs. Enzo Ferrari Many rare, original photos along with a vast amount of information. |
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