My Idol...Carroll Shelby has died...RIP

Truly is a sad day in my life. The world has lost a true automotive genius.

Carroll Shelby has died...

R.I.P. Sir...R.I.P.

I just read the news too Jeff.......What a LEGEND he is/was......I know he was 89 but this still comes as a shock to me, as he was still so active and enthusiastic about the cars he created.......RIP Carroll.....

Just heard the news. He contributed so much over the years, he always was and will forever be an icon in the car world. God Speed Carroll.

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Damn....and I'm in the midst of landing a new era super snake, was hoping to meet him. RIP Carroll, may he live on through his cars and all the people he touched.

Nows the time to sell his signature

[QUOTE=Broilermaker;521454]Nows the time to sell his signature[/QUOTE]

The last thing I'd be thinking about now..

He was a true innovator,and an automotive genius. Just say Shelby Cobras, or Shelby Mustangs (vintage and current) and you instantly get any gear head's attention.


F.

[QUOTE=Broilermaker;521454]Nows the time to sell his signature[/QUOTE]

Takes all kinds...

I have to say I shed many tears today at the news of Carroll Shelby. I'm past President of the Shelby Cobra Association of Texas which is Carrolls' home town club. We had probably more access to him than most people as well as his family which all live here. We knew he was sick and had been in the hospital for some kind of procedure. I guess we should have paid more attention when news was the whole family was in. Just last week we heard he was doing well and was raising hell at the hospital that he was fine and ready to go home...which is just like him. We are in the planning stages of hosting the 50th Anniversary of the Cobra and was hoping he might be able to attend since he had been staying in Dallas quite a lot recently. It hit us all very hard today of the news of his passing. Keep his family in your prayers and if you one of the people who owns a Shelby.....take it out and drive the hell out of it. That's what he would like as he always said his cars were made to drive.If I hear any more news I will try to post it here if possible.

Gary Morris
S.C.A.T. President 2007, 2008, 2009

A sad surprise when I checked the LA Times after getting home from work. Silly, their headline image was of him standing with a lineup of Shelby Oldsmobiles. (They've since changed it :hammer: ).

[QUOTE=Broilermaker;521454]Nows the time to sell his signature[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry but that the thinking of a scalper. If i had any of his signed stuff they would be on display and forever in tribute for him.

Sign of a scalper wow! Considering I very rarely sell anything, and I do give alot of stuff away. I remember when Dale Earnhart passed away and many people cashed in on his death, and there were probably quite a few who collect hot wheels who sold at that time, I know a few, yes Mr. Shelby contributed greatly to the sport, I myself have never met the man and for those of you who mourn for him I will respect your grief, though I would think that he lived a life that would promote a winning celebration, in an American way of life working hard to beat his foes both on the track and in court, so to those friends and family I will give a moment of silence, the rest can kiss my adze.

[QUOTE=Broilermaker;521516]Sign of a scalper wow! Considering I very rarely sell anything, and I do give alot of stuff away. I remember when Dale Earnhart passed away and many people cashed in on his death, and there were probably quite a few who collect hot wheels who sold at that time, I know a few, yes Mr. Shelby contributed greatly to the sport, I myself have never met the man and for those of you who mourn for him I will respect your grief, though I would think that he lived a life that would promote a winning celebration, in an American way of life working hard to beat his foes both on the track and in court, so to those friends and family I will give a moment of silence, the rest can kiss my adze.[/QUOTE]

Awfully harsh words mr broilermaker. I sure wished you would have a little more respect for the post than to say 'the rest of you can kiss you adze'

I expect that from others who are banned from here but not you...I guess I was wrong.

He lived life in the fast lane!!!!!! He will be greatly missed!!!!! RIP Carroll.

A sad news it is.
Carrol Shelby is a real American Racing Legend.
P.I.P. Carrol.

Hiro

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My niece was named after him, Shelby. RIP.

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Very sad indeed!!! I have been to his shop a number of times, have signed the wall there with the serial number of my UNIQUE cobra, I was part of the 25th anniversary Shelby mini Nats and a number of other shelby get togethers but NEVER met the legend. What a shame! Thanks for the thread.

P.S. that comment about the selling of the autographs is BS as stated by other members. I have a number of them and would not sell them, especially now! I will leave it at that.
Tony

RIP Carroll. Everything he worked one was an automotive marvel. From the Ford Mustang to the Dodge Shadow, RIP.

As for the fight here of selling his autograph and other memorbilia, I'd like to see everybody put their money where their mouth is. How many people suddenly wanted Carroll Shelby's merchandise after hearing of his death? Michael Jackson? Farrah Fawcett? Dale Earnhardt? Elvis? Ladies and gnetlemen, the sad reality is, when somebody famous dies, the value of their merchandise shoots through the roof for a short period of time. Why? BUYERS and people who admired the guy/girl want their stuff and will pay anything for it.

Capitalism 101, folks!