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Carroll Hall Shelby (* 11. Januar 1923 in Leesburg, Texas; † 10. Mai 2012 in Dallas) war ein US-amerikanischer Rennfahrer und Konstrukteur von Sportwagen
Carroll Hall Shelby (January 11, 1923 – May 10, 2012) was an American automotive designer, racing driver, and entrepreneur. Best known as a designer for his involvement with the AC Cobra and Mustang for Ford Motor Company, he also developed the Ford GT40 with racing legend Ken Miles, the car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966, 1967 ...
2. Juli 2024 · Carroll Shelby wurde 89. Er starb am 12. Mai 2012 in Dallas an den Folgen seiner Herzbeschwerden. In weniger als zwei Jahrzehnten – von 1952 bis 1970 – hatte er sich einen Namen erschaffen, der in den USA zur Legende werden sollte.
Take a look at the life of the legendary Carroll Shelby, which spanned 89 years from 1923 to 2012, in this timeline compiled by the automotive experts at Motor Trend.
Carroll Shelby, one of America’s greatest automotive icons, once said that if he had been better at raising chickens, he never would have resorted to plan B: building and racing cars. His back-up plan brought excitement to motorsports and the excitement of motorsports to American highways.
14. Mai 2022 · The AC Cobra sports car, known as the Shelby Cobra, is his most iconic design, but the true story behind the Ford v Ferrari film is what elevated Shelby’s legacy in Formula 1 racing to legendary status.
11. Jan. 2023 · Carroll Shelby proved himself a savvy racing driver in a hectic career cut short by a heart condition, laying the foundations for his even greater achievements to come, writes Paul Fearnley.
10. Feb. 2016 · Carroll Shelby is one of the most recognized names in performance car history, and he's been successful at everything he's done. Whether helping Ford dominate the 1960s racing scene or...
The year of his Hall of Fame induction, 1992, Carroll Shelby celebrated his 40th year in American motorsports, having been a major player in the game for nearly that long. He emerged almost instantly as a driver, speeding through a series of rides and partnerships -- land speed records at Bonneville in 1954 for Austin Healey, consistent wins on ...
11. Jan. 2023 · Carroll Hall Shelby, who would have been 100 years old on January 11, 2023, has assumed legendary status as a race-car driver, team manager, sports-car constructor, entrepreneur and...
