05-11-2012, 02:36 PM | #1 | |
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Carroll Shelby dead at 89
Seems the ZL1 main competition creator has passed on :( NY Times: Quote:
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05-11-2012, 02:39 PM | #2 |
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My first reaction is why in the ZL1 thread??? But...regardless, it's a sad day for muscle can fans...he was a great man! God Bless!
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05-11-2012, 02:40 PM | #3 |
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RIP-Carroll Shelby
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05-11-2012, 02:41 PM | #4 |
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R.I.P. Carroll Shelby
I know that this is a Camaro forum but I would like to say thank you and rest in oeace to Carroll Shelby who passed away early today at the young age of 89. Yes I am a Camaro owner and loyalist, but I am also an American Muscle enthusaist and would like to tip my hat to the man who helped lead the charge to where American Automotive performance is today and showed the world that the American spirit is no pushover. Here's to you Carroll, Cheers and thank you!
Below is a link to Shelby Autos that provides a brief history and resume of what he has done for the world of automotive performance. http://shelbyautos.com/ |
05-11-2012, 02:42 PM | #5 |
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I agree. Carroll Shelby was a pioneer in Racing History . R.I.P Mr. Shelby
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05-11-2012, 02:42 PM | #6 |
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Oh man....RIP, the world has lost a legend.
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05-11-2012, 02:43 PM | #7 |
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RIP Mr. Shelby!
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05-11-2012, 02:43 PM | #8 |
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That sucks! He did a lot for muscle cars!
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05-11-2012, 02:43 PM | #9 |
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youve gotta be kidding me we lost a legend RIP Carroll Shelby..
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05-11-2012, 02:44 PM | #10 |
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Moved to the general forum.
I think the man who made the American muscle car industry what it is deserves our complete respect and gratitude. Rest in Peace, Sir. May heaven be filled with tire smoke and the chorus of V8's. Thanks for a lifetime dedicated to the industry we love.
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05-11-2012, 02:45 PM | #11 |
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Oh no! What an icon in the auto industry as well as others. Terrible news.
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05-11-2012, 02:46 PM | #12 |
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I'd be feeling pretty special about my dash signed GT 500 right now if I had one...everyone knew he was in poor health...still, sad sad day to lose someone like that!
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05-11-2012, 02:46 PM | #13 |
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R.I.P. Carroll Shelby.
You will be missed, but your legacy will live on.
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We lost an irreplaceable true American treasure....There will never be another like him. R.I.P. and thank you!
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