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  1. 05-11-2012 02:28 PM #1
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    Another one gone Carroll Shelby

     



    RIP

    Auto legend Carroll Shelby, father of Cobra, dies


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  3. 05-11-2012 02:32 PM #2
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    Yep, just saw that elsewhere. Tough ol' bird, got a lot more years than it looked like he was originally issued. Made a lot of sweet noise on this earth. RIP Shel....
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    The passing of a legend for sure.... what a footprint he leaves behind! When others said, "You can't" , Carroll said "let's do it!"

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    He definitely got things done, and often when dealt pretty weak hands, or what appeared to be weak hands at the time. From a chicken farm background he did so much more than OK, and he will be remembered for a long, long time.
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    RIP Carroll!! Been my hero for many years. The man was nothing but racing and Hot Rods, his entire life was devoted to Motorsports! I doubt there will ever be another one like him...
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    Not a Ford guy myself, but had loads of respect for what this guy could do and did. Good human also more should emulate his persona. God bless Carroll Shelby a 1000 times !
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    The new 2012 Shelby is a thing of wonder! Will miss the old man. Bought raffle tickets last year for a cobra remake out of Fresno/Las Vegas. I had an aluminum skin, 427, and the dash was signed by Shelby! Needless to say I didn't win, but will purchase another next week if the vender shows up at our local car show! Dave, you couldn't have said it better, other than motorsports, he made a mean chili too! Will miss him! RIP Carol
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    RIP Carroll, now THAT was one hell of a ride!
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    Yepper.Our childhood heros are getting older.He sure did leave his mark.
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    Something most people probably don't know about Carroll Shelby is that he was one of the country's longest-living heart transplant recipients. He received a heart back in 1990.

    Then (if that's not enough to impress everybody) in 1996 he received a kidney transplant from his son.

    A heck of a man in every respect.

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