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 Carroll Shelby 1:18 scale autographed silver 427S/C Cobra with documentation  US $123.50
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 COBRA 427 S/C CHROME 85TH BIRTHDAY CARROLL SHELBY - NO RESERVES US $76.00
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A Pair of Shelbys Sale Price: $1.99  |
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Carroll Shelby: An Interview with the Snake List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $19.95 |
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The producers of the hit TV series WILD ABOUT WHEELS bring you a full hour "auto" biography of the creator of history's most exciting sports cars, Carroll Shelby. The Snake Charmer himself takes you through the years of his many motoring exploits. In this exciting program you'll re-live with Shelby the development of the Cobra and the GT 350, and hear about his collaboration with Dan Gurney, a former driver for Shelby American who won the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Shelby prepared GT 40. Rare footage and never before seen photos recreate the greatest moments in Shelby's illustrious career. You'l also meet celebrities such as Phil Hill, Stirling Moss, and Jay Leno. Created by a S.A.A.C. member Bill Stephens. A must for every auto enthusiasts! This exciting story is presented by the multi-award winning television production team at WheelsTV, a bunch of car guys and gals who are truly Wild About Wheels.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. |
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Shelby Cobra - Vintage Look - Tri Color Collector's Pin Sale Price: $9.99 |
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This cool looking vintage Shelby Cobra Snake pin comes packaged on our numbered exclusive collector card. The pin comes in our plastic collector case as shown in the other picture so you can display it with your other Shelby collectibles. You are only purchasing the one pin + collector case. |
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Shelby Gt Side Stripe Collectors Pin- Black W/silver Sale Price: $9.99 |
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This cool looking black/silver Shelby GT Side stripe pin comes packaged on our numbered exclusive collector card. The pin matches the 2007 Shelby GT side stripe. The pin comes in our plastic collector case as shown in the other picture so you can display it with your other Shelby collectibles. You are only purchasing the one pin + collector case. |
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Shelby Gt Side Stripe Collectors Pin- Orange W/silver Sale Price: $9.99 |
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This cool looking orange/silver Shelby GT Side stripe pin comes packaged on our numbered exclusive collector card. The pin matches the Shelby GT side stripe. The pin comes in our plastic collector case as shown in the other picture so you can display it with your other Shelby collectibles. You are only purchasing the one pin + collector case. |
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Shelby Collectibles Scale 1:18 - 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500E List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $49.99 |
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Beautifully crafted 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500E Eleanor diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Shelby Collectibles. This is a very highly detailed 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500E Eleanor diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Shelby Collectibles. Carroll Shelby created the legendary Cobra in 1962 and changed the face of American automotive design forever. His Shelby Daytona Coupe earned the 1965 FIA World Manufacturers Championship, a feat which no other American manufacturer ever matched. He has worked with Ford creating the 289 Cobra, Cobra Daytona Coupe, 427 S/C Cobra, the racing GT40, the Mustang G.T. 350 and G.T. 500, with Dodge creating the Shelby Charger, Lonestar, GLH, GLHS, CSX and Viper, as well as the Shelby Series 1 from the ground up utilizing internal resources and premium outsource suppliers. With his 40+ years as an automotive innovator, Carroll Shelbys legacy promises to reach well into the future with products such as the Ford Shelby Cobra, Ford GT, Ford Shelby GR-1, and the 2007 Ford Shelby GT 500. Every details are well put together. Great collectible or gift piece. 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500E Eleanor diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Shelby Collectibles is one of the best showcase model for any auto enthusiasts. |
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Shelby Collectibles Scale 1:18 - 2010 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $37.99 |
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Diecast replica of 2008 Shelby GT500 Super Snake |
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Mattel Hot Wheels 2002 Hall Of Fame Legends 1:64 Scale 35th Anniversary Carroll Shelby Blue Shelby Cobra Die Cast Car Sale Price: $12.99 |
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Mattel Hot Wheels 2002 Hall Of Fame Legends 1:64 Scale 35th Anniversary Carroll Shelby Blue Shelby Cobra Die Cast Car |
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Shelby Cobra - Vintage Look - Tri Color Key Chain Sale Price: $9.99 |
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This one cool looking Shelby Cobra snake key chain. If you have a Shelby vehicle this is the key chain for you! |
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Carroll Shelby built some of America's great muscle cars but he was also a legend in American high performance car racing. His racing career started in 1952. He started off drag racing but quickly moved to road racing. He won his very first race, driving an MG. He beat not only other MG's in the race but also the more powerful Jaguars. By 1954 Shelby was racing in Europe driving Aston Martins for John Wyers team. In November of 1954 Shelby rolled his racecar 4 times in a Pan American Mexico race and suffered cuts, breaks and a shattered elbow. He continued to race in 1955 using a special fiberglass cast and taping his hands to the steering wheel, despite these hardships Shelby continued to win. In 1957 Carroll Shelby was named racecar driver of the year by Sports Illustrated magazine. In 1960 Shelby moved to California and opened a Goodyear Tire Dealership and later that year he competed in his last race.
Carroll Shelby was retired from racing but he would now begin a chapter in his life that would have a profound impact on American sports cars. He opened a high performance driving school in 1961 and in March of 1962 he opened Shelby America in Venice California. His first car the Shelby Cobra was a combination of a frame being built by AC in England and a small block V-8 being built by Ford Motor Company. The Shelby Cobra was the fastest production car being built at the time. Shelby America went through some start up challenges but eventually starts selling quite a few Cobras. The car is a proven winner in the racing world and in 1965 Ford asks Shelby to develop a high performance Mustang for the street and racing. Ford was eager to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette on both the street and the track and they felt that Carroll Shelby could give them the edge that they needed.
1964-1965
In September 1964 Ford Motor Company and Shelby America form a partnership to build high performance Mustangs. Ford starts shipping stripped down Mustangs to Shelby and lets him do whatever he wants to them. The first 1965 Shelby GT 350 race and production cars are built in late 1964. They are only offered in white and Shelby added a blue stripe down the side with the words GT 350. Under the hood Shelby put in an aluminum intake, which pushed the horsepower from 271 to 306; they also added a Borg-Warner T-10 four-speed transmission. The suspension received a larger front stabilizer bar, Koni shocks and traction bars as well as a 1" sway bar. On the more cosmetic side the mustangs were fitted with fiberglass hoods with functional scoops. The rear seat was removed to make way for the spare tire and competition seat belts were put in. These models were put on the market in January of 1965. They did not sell fast but car enthusiasts were buying them, which was the target market.
In March of 1965 Shelby America moved production of the Mustangs to the Los Angeles International Airport. They started work on what would be the 1966 model. The 1966 GT350 would be offered in more then one color. It was available in black, red, green, and blue. Shelby America also offered a supercharged version of the GT350 as well as a convertible model. In November of 1965 Shelby works out a deal with Hertz to build Shelby GT 350H. He was originally given an order for 200, which is later upped to 1000.
1966-1967
The 1967 model year of the Shelby Mustangs offered a new style. Ford was building a tougher looking car and Shelby made it even more muscular by adding two scoops to the side and a spoiler. Many of the body components on the GT 350 were made of fiberglass. The biggest addition to the Shelby lineup was the GT 500. The Shelby 500 was the big-block version of the Shelby Mustang. It had a huge 428cu in. police interceptor motor, which produced 355 horsepower. You could buy the car with either a C-6 Automatic Transmission or a Ford Toploader 4-Speed manual. It came with power steering and brakes. The Hertz model was not produced this year nor was the supercharged version.
1968-1970
There were not a lot of changes made for the 1968 model year, except for some pretty extensive name changes. The Shelby Mustangs for this year were called the Shelby Cobra and the GT500 was released as the GT500KR for King of the Road. Most of the changes were cosmetic and Shelby produced a large number of convertibles for this model year.
In 1969 Ford completely redesigned the Mustang line. Shelby made some dramatic cosmetic changes to the car, he extended the entire nose of the car using fiberglass and put 5 scoops on the hood alone. The engine was basically the same but was also offered as a 351. 1969 would be the last year of the Shelby Mustangs. As sales slowed dramatically the partnership between Ford and Shelby America ended. The remaining 1969 models would be updated to 1970 specifications and sold. In December of 1969 Shelby America closed its doors. It would be the end of an era for American muscle cars. Carroll Shelby would go on to work for Dodge/Chrysler and would be instrumental in the Dodge Viper project.
In 2003 Ford Motor Company and Shelby Automotive announced they would begin building cars together again. The Shelby Cobra was introduced in 2004 and the Shelby Mustang GT 500 was introduced a year later in 2005. In 2006 Motor Trend magazine named Carroll Shelby one of the 50 most important people in the automotive industry and later that year Hertz and Ford agree to resurrect the Hertz Mustang for the car rental company. The convertible Shelby Mustang was brought out in 2007. The Shelby Mustangs are still being produced today.
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Enter the 2008 Ford Shelby Gt
The much talked about 2008 Ford Shelby GT is now officially launched by Ford, as Ford Mustang and Carroll Shelby once again bring open-air excitement to the road with the return of the Ford Shelby GT this time, coming with a new convertible body style and a new standard color combination.
The 2008 Ford Shelby GT convertible is being formally introduced to Shelby and Ford enthusiasts at the annual Mid-America Ford Performance and Shelby Meet, which opens today in Tulsa, Okla.
And like all Shelby Mustang models, production will be limited to assure exclusivity for collectors. The 2008 Shelby GT coupe and convertible will be available from select Ford dealers beginning in August 2007.
In 2007, Ford Division, Carroll Shelby and Ford Racing collaborated to create a retail version of The Hertz Corporation Shelby GT-H coupe called the Ford Shelby GT. Not more than 6,000 2007 models of the vehicle were produced, with every vehicle available only in Performance White or Black.
For 2008, the highly-coveted Shelby GT is available in a new striking paint combination of Vista Blue with Silver stripes and the choice of two body styles, coupe or convertible.
Shelby GT models start out as a specially-equipped Mustang GT assembled at the AutoAlliance International plant in Flat Rock, Mich. The cars are then shipped to the Shelby Automobiles facility in Las Vegas for transformation before delivery to Ford dealerships nationwide.
Each Shelby GT is built for performance. Extensive development has been made in each model, with aerodynamics as a key factor to the car’s powerful, unique front fascia with an aggressive lower air dam. The hood scoop comes straight from the famed Shelby Cobra roadster while unique side scoops are located just before the rear wheel arches. The rear fascia frames dual exhaust tips, and a Shelby badge graces the trunk lid.
Jamie Allison, Ford Racing Performance Group Manager says that the partnership between Ford Racing and Shelby demonstrates the company’s ability to work together to deliver some of the most exciting Mustang's ever built, "Ford Racing has a full line of performance parts for Mustang enthusiasts. The Shelby GT convertible is another example of how working together, Shelby and Ford Racing are developing, producing and delivering niche performance Mustangs directly to the customer."
And the numbers? First check out what’s under the hood -- the engine is improved with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Package to increase output of the 4.6-liter V-8 to 319 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque. A high-flow exhaust system with X-pipe crossover enables better power delivery and a throaty V-8 exhaust note. Shelby GT comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission featuring a Hurst short-throw shifter for precise shift action. A five-speed automatic transmission is optional.
Also in the offing is a Ford Racing Handling Pack with special-tuned dampers, unique sway bars and a 3.55:1 ratio rear axle assembly for improved off-the-line acceleration. To reduce body roll the overall ride height was dropped while a front strut-tower brace adds additional strength to the chassis structure. The 2008 models will sport 18-inch polished wheels with high-performance P235/50ZR18 BF Goodrich gForce tires to maximize the upgrades.
Around 2,300 Shelby GT coupes and convertibles are set to be built for model year 2008, available with manual or automatic transmission. Each car will feature an authentication plate on the center dashboard, as well as a matching tag under the hood for documentation in a forthcoming registry. Shelby Automobiles production is scheduled to begin in August 2007. Pricing will be announced as vehicles arrive at dealerships.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With more than 280,000 employees and more than 100 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo, and Mazda (with its Mazda parts). The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.fordvehicles.com.
About Shelby Automobiles, Inc.
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby Automobiles, Inc., manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company manufactures authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles. The company has partnered with Ford Motor Company to produce the Shelby GT, Shelby GTH and GT500KR, which are based on the Mustang. For more information about Shelby Automobiles, visit www.shelbyautos.com.
About the Author
Kraig Johanssen is a native of Connecticut and holds a degree in Software Engineering. He now works at a software development firm in Alabama. His love for writing and great interest on cars makes him a proficient contributing author to various automotive magazines.
Are Carroll Shelby automobiles, and Shelby Super Cars related in any way?
They both share the same name, but they produce different cars. Do they have any relations?
More info: Shelby Super Cars is famous for producing the ultimate aero, now the world's fastest production car. Shelby automobiles is famous foe the cobra and GT500 mustangs.
No they are not. Carrol Shelby has nothing to do with SSC. The only thing they have in common is that the heads of both companies happen to have the the last name of Shelby.
Muscle car builder Shelby may ease up on accelerator
After 45 years of creating Cobras and hot-rod Mustangs, Carroll Shelby says his latest car - the 2011 Mustang GT 350 - might be his last.
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