Carroll Shelby Dead At Age 89

One of the most colorful figures in American automotive history is gone. According to multiple sources, Carroll Shelby, International announced today that Mr. Shelby died yesterday, in Baylor Hospital (Dallas, TX). Mr. Shelby will forever be remembered for the Cobra and Shelby Mustang cars of the Sixties, but he remained surprisingly relevant well into the Nineties, inspiring efforts like the Shelby Charger, Shelby Lancer, and Dodge Viper. Although his final years were beset by scandal and an increasingly Byzantine series of lawsuits against everyone from "cloners" to his own fan club, the man's contributions to the art, science, and passion of hauling ass in affordable cars are undeniable. Rest in peace, Mr. Shelby. from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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