[Andy]

From USA Today: Carroll Hall Shelby, the Texan who created the famous Shelby Cobra and uncounted other high-performance machines that turned the auto world on its ear, died in Dallas Thursday night at the age of 89.

 

[davelau]

Rest in peace!

 

[BLININGER]

That's sad to hear. He is one of my heros. The autmotive world just lost a true great one.

 

[8_Ball_Joe]

Rest in peace!

 

[chsvictory]

I had the pleasure to meet him and he was a genuine nice guy and will be missed!

 

[ddawg]

There's a man that left his mark in life. He scratched out a solid place in history. A rare breed of man.

 

[OneThumb]

Caroll Shelby a Real Legend in my time, A man I'll always remember, I had the chance to ride as a passenger in a Shelby Mustang GT350 around the Road Course at Mosport Park just outside Toronto in the late 60's, what a thrill to experience. May you Rest with the sound of many Cobra's running flat out on your favorite track...

 

[ddawg]

I cannot think of another American car designer that is such a common, household term - "Shelby." Everyone knew when you discussed a "Shelby" vehicle - it was a top performer - and something you would love to own.

 

[ZZedmonds]

What a legendary man. RIP Caroll.

 

[ndabunka]

RIP Mr. Shelby!

 

[Bigfoot]

His latest creation, a 650 HP Mustang Shelby GT 500, is just now being released.

 

[Trekwolf164]

A man,a myth and a legend. The auto world is a lot smaller.

 

[foambuilder]

I met Carrol Shelby in 1989 and 1991 at Laguna Seca, CA. I even worked in his "booth" at the historic races. He had a great sense of humor, and kidded me about the cars I liked. I was a Porsche nut/mechanic/driver at that time. I did get to drive a Shelby GT350 around Laguna Seca with him in the passenger seat. I have a signed copy of "The Cobra-Ferrari Wars" by both Shelby and Shoen if anyone is interested. Send me PM. Also, whilst on the subject, Ferdinand Porsche died a month or so ago - another legend of the automotive industry. YMMV

 

[phoenix9]

As a Blue oval guy, I always had a ton of admiration for his work. I have been to his shop out side of Vegas at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. There will never be another one like him....this ends a great generation. He will be greatly missed.

 

[GaKingpinRider]

Carol Shelby was a genuinely nice person and had a great understanding of what makes a great drivers car. I knew this day was coming, but will still mourn his passing. Rest In Peace Carol!