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RIP Carroll Shelby

Sad news: the American automotive legend and king of muscle has passed away at the age of 89

Posted: 12 May 2012

But however quickly or slowly he goes – and one thing you can guarantee is that this man always beats expectations – with Shelby American Inc. thriving, his legacy is certain to be a lasting one. Not all of the cars touched by the Shelby name have been great over the last 50 years, but all of them have been vividly exciting. Here’s to that continuing for the next half-century. Even when the man is gone, the spirit and the passion will live on forever. 

 

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