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05-11-2012, 03:36 PM
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Carroll Shelby dies
Carrol Shelby dies in Dallas at the age of 89. What a legend he was. He wasn't a hot rodder per sey but he knew how to make hot cars. R. I.P.
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05-11-2012, 03:41 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
He was truely a pioneer in the automotive industry, Doc. Traditional hot rodder? No, but a legend none the less! Rest in peace...
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05-11-2012, 03:42 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
Sorry to hear this...RIP
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05-11-2012, 03:42 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
R.I.P He will be missed
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05-11-2012, 03:42 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
The end of an era. RIP.
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05-11-2012, 03:43 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
Look at a cobra and tell me that guy wasnt a hot rodder. He was a true legend and will never be forgotten.
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05-11-2012, 03:44 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
If dropping a bigger engine into a smaller and lighter body isn't hot rodding, what is?
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05-11-2012, 03:46 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
He was a hot rodder in my book. What a legacy! RIP Mr. Shelby, you've earned it.
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05-11-2012, 03:47 PM
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Grenade Inspector
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
He will always be special to all of us.
R.I.P. Thanks for all you did for us and hot rodding!!!!! You will be missed! |
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05-11-2012, 03:48 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
R.I.P. ( A car person )
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05-11-2012, 04:07 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
Wow...RIP Carroll
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05-11-2012, 06:34 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
Sad to hear. He was a great guy right to the end. I dig my Hot Rod as well as my Shelby!
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05-11-2012, 06:37 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
Longest surviving heart transplant patient in history, medical miracle in many ways that paved the path for others in ways other than automotive, God Speed
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05-11-2012, 06:48 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
another original leaves us,,,,,,,
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05-11-2012, 06:49 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
RIP Carroll thank you for everything you have done for the hobby..
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05-11-2012, 06:51 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
Prayers going out to his family and friends. Thanks for all the automotive memories, Rest in Peace. Bob
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05-11-2012, 06:53 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
R.I.P. Mr. Shelby
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05-11-2012, 06:54 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
RIP . He was truly a living legend. A man among men. We will miss you.
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05-11-2012, 06:55 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
no mold ever held him....yea, he was the ULTIMATE hot rodder. Prayers to his family and his many many friends. God Speed, Carroll.
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05-11-2012, 06:57 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby dies
Turned on Pass Time only to see a program about THE MAN
What a life, what an impact on our lives
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