Carroll Hall Shelby (January 11, 1923 – May 10, 2012) was an American automotive designer, racing driver, entrepreneur, and author. Shelby is best known for his involvement with the AC Cobra and Mustang (later known as Shelby Mustangs) for Ford Motor Company, which he modified during the late 1960s and early 2000s. He established Shelby American Inc. in 1962 to manufacture and market performance vehicles, as well as Carroll Shelby Licensing in 1988 which grew into Carroll Shelby International. He was also the author of his autobiography titled The Carroll Shelby Story.
Born Name: | Carroll Hall Shelby |
Born: | Jan 11, 1923 in Leesburg, TX, United States |
Died: | May 10, 2012 |
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