Carroll Shelby

1923 - 2012

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Biography

Carroll Shelby was an American automotive designer, racing driver, and entrepreneur best known for his involvement in the design of the Shelby Cobra sports car and the Ford Mustang-based performance cars. He started his racing career in the 1950s and quickly gained recognition for his driving skills. Shelby then went on to establish Shelby American Inc. and collaborated with various car manufacturers to create high-performance vehicles that became legendary in the automotive world.