R.I.P Carroll Shelby.

[Furinkazen]

Kinda coincedental last night before I knew of this I was testing this car in GT5 ahead of a 60's Le Mans championship, here's the real thing pictured with Shelby.

 

[Madertus]

Thank you for all your magnificent, spine-cooling machines; for years of passion you shared with petrolheads around the world.
You will be sorely missed, good sir.
REST IN PEACE!
.:!Carrol Shelby!:.
1923-2012​

 

[FordMKIVJ5]

Kinda coincedental last night before I knew of this I was testing this car in GT5 ahead of a 60's Le Mans championship, here's the real thing pictured with Shelby.

That's Tom Malloy's reproduction car made to the exact specification- Given away by the black wheels and the white FORD lettering on the side (should be black). 👍

Nevertheless, it's a awesome car.

EDIT: Actually it might be from when J7 was painted like that.

EDIT 2: Yes it is in fact J7, I believe (Andretti/Bianchi)- after it was rebuilt it was painted to look like J5 (with roof bubble). 👍

 

[MOTORTRENDmitch]

"I never thought about dying. The day you were born, it was already written down the day you're gonna check out. Now, I'm not gonna throw myself under a truck, but I'm not gonna worry about when I die. I'm ready to move on when that day comes."
- Carroll Shelby

 

[m8h3r]

RIP. The impact made on cars as a whole will not be forgotten.

 

[Adamgp]

Saw this last night. RIP.

 

[Cowboys965]

"I never thought about dying. The day you were born, it was already written down the day you're gonna check out. Now, I'm not gonna throw myself under a truck, but I'm not gonna worry about when I die. I'm ready to move on when that day comes."
- Carroll Shelby

And he went fast till the day he died, great man, RIP.

 

[Slash]

Don't forget his personal, 800hp Cobra Super Snake that did 0-60 in just under 3 seconds 50 years ago (Dual supercharged 427 FE V8.). Sold for $5.5 Million.

 

[Madertus]

I think we should write 'RACE in peace' instead of 'rest'

 

[G.T.Ace]

Heard about it yesterday, extremely sad.
Rest in peace, I as a huge Ford and Cobra fan will miss you, one of the last few legends of the American car industry.

 

[DarlinJosh]

Legendary racer and designer of a legendary car passed away. Who has never wanted Ford Shelby in his life? Continue your race in a better place. RIP

http://www.memmento.com/Memorial-at-Memmento/698/Carroll-Shelby

Please check out Carroll's online memorial and add a memory.

 

[wfooshee]

He should rest in a very noisy place, with tires squealing and exhaust pipes screaming. Perhaps the greatest of American automotive legends.

 

[RVDNuT374]

Thank you Carroll Shelby for giving us some of the most bad-ass sports cars of all time. Rest in peace.

 

[C6.R]

thank you for the some of the most bad ass cars in the world.

RIP Caroll shelby

 

[Katiegan]

R.I.P. Carroll Shelby. You were a very inspirational man, and you will forever continue to be one.

IMO, Ford should release a special edition Mustang.. perhaps limited edition too, with maybe only 100 made, to honour Shelby.

 

[Slash]

R.I.P. Carroll Shelby. You were a very inspirational man, and you will forever continue to be one.

IMO, Ford should release a special edition Mustang.. perhaps limited edition too, with maybe only 100 made, to honour Shelby.

I said that a few times already. True though.

 

[Katiegan]

I said that a few times already. True though.

I knew that if I didn't check every page someone would've said that... happens everytime!

Well, great minds think alike, I guess?

 

[Slash]

I knew that if I didn't check every page someone would've said that... happens everytime!

Well, great minds think alike, I guess?

Yup, they do!!

 

[Juiposa]

Was out of town when he died. Had a great time, then came home to this news... RIP man.

This must be really the year the world ends if we no longer have Carroll Shelby.

 

[Azure Flare]

RIP Carroll, You'll be remembered by many and forgotten by none.

 

[photonrider]

A Hero.

The only man I know who could take on Enzo. And win.

Will miss your real life talks and interviews, and will forever appreciate what you gave us.
Goodbye, Snake. Cry, cry.

 

[ZohsixGT5]

Shelby Tribute room open. Stock Cobras no aids or ABS, at La Sarthe. Free Run and some races.

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Closed.

 

[Lucas]

Farewell to a legend.

 

[fbccars924]

I knew that if I didn't check every page someone would've said that... happens everytime!

Well, great minds think alike, I guess?

Great minds think different. As was Mr. Carroll Shelby. Who would have thought of putting a massive firebreathing 427ci ford engine in an AC Ace which weighs about as much as a fiesta.

 

[Kingofweasles]

Go use that white Cobra to make them put up speed limits in heaven.

RIP.

Amen.

Amen to that as well.

 

[DaxCobra]

Great minds think different. As was Mr. Carroll Shelby. Who would have thought of putting a massive firebreathing 427ci ford engine in an AC Ace which weighs about as much as a fiesta.

It's the sort of thing you dream about, what would be a crazy idea?

A motorbike engine in a Mini? A Porsche engine in a Volkswagen Camper?

A huge thumping V8 in a small aluminium British sports car??

Difference is, he made it work.

 

[ShortAznGuy]

It's sad that he's passed. I was lucky enough to have attended the Ford/Shelby Reunion in Pomona, California in April 2012. I took these pictures while there. I hope these pictures help show how great the man was.