Auto legend Carroll Shelby, father of Cobra, Dies

E90SoFlo · 05-11-2012, 03:18 PM

So sad, RIP.

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...1#.T610JO0fNSU

JasonCSU · 05-11-2012, 04:59 PM

That is sad, but at least he was around long enough for the 50th anniversary of the Cobra.

san~man · 05-11-2012, 05:13 PM

RIP

Jaypod · 05-11-2012, 05:25 PM

RIP - legend indeed - Amazing life and story that will be told for many many years to come

schnell325 · 05-11-2012, 05:55 PM

There will be one HELL of an tribute at the next Barrett-Jackson auction.

import36 · 05-11-2012, 06:22 PM

RIP Mr. Shelby. Your contribution to the automotive world will forever be remembered...

F1Senna · 05-11-2012, 08:37 PM

RIP

Chewy734 · 05-11-2012, 09:17 PM

RIP

CD2534 · 05-11-2012, 09:57 PM

Such a shame to see him go. His name will forever be iconic!

Feyd · 05-12-2012, 08:21 AM

Oh damn.. RIP

Terraforce1 · 05-12-2012, 08:51 AM

Wow, what a shock!

RIP

whip_lash · 05-12-2012, 01:26 PM

RIP Shelby, my bro just bought a 2010 cobra 2 days ago too!

Rotorocious · 05-12-2012, 08:15 PM

Wish he never did the zmax crap

venom3469 · 05-12-2012, 09:42 PM

RIP

Motif · 05-13-2012, 10:35 AM

When asked about the MPGs in the new GT1000, he replied---"We don't give a shit". May he rest easy

tibra1 · 05-16-2012, 09:56 PM

A true American Legend..RIP..

Why is this in OT..this should be moved to the General Forums...he should be honored as he lived..amongst the car enthusiasts.

05-11-2012, 03:18 PM	#1
E90SoFlo Banned 196 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (9)	Auto legend Carroll Shelby, father of Cobra, Dies So sad, RIP. http://content.usatoday.com/communit...1#.T610JO0fNSU
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JasonCSU Colonel 702 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '88 325is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	That is sad, but at least he was around long enough for the 50th anniversary of the Cobra. __________________ Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.
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san~man Tired 131 Rep 2,673 Posts Drives: BMW-less Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (7)	RIP __________________ BMW-less
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Jaypod Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,971 Posts Drives: Frozen M3, AM V8V, 991 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	RIP - legend indeed - Amazing life and story that will be told for many many years to come
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05-11-2012, 05:55 PM	#5
schnell325 Bored at work.... 891 Rep 5,393 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	There will be one HELL of an tribute at the next Barrett-Jackson auction. __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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05-11-2012, 06:22 PM	#6
import36 Burrito bowl connoisseur 124 Rep 3,501 Posts Drives: 2015 Nissan GTR Black Edition Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Seven Cities iTrader: (1)	RIP Mr. Shelby. Your contribution to the automotive world will forever be remembered...
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F1Senna Private First Class 12 Rep 140 Posts Drives: E90 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: All Over iTrader: (0)	RIP
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Chewy734 Major General 469 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	RIP __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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CD2534 Private 21 Rep 72 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Such a shame to see him go. His name will forever be iconic!
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05-12-2012, 08:21 AM	#10
Feyd Major 348 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	Oh damn.. RIP
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05-12-2012, 08:51 AM	#11
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05-12-2012, 01:26 PM	#12
whip_lash Lieutenant 16 Rep 446 Posts Drives: '15 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	RIP Shelby, my bro just bought a 2010 cobra 2 days ago too!
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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	Wish he never did the zmax crap
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Motif Gruppa krovi-na rukave 9 Rep 221 Posts Drives: Something loud and heavy Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tampa Bay iTrader: (0)	When asked about the MPGs in the new GT1000, he replied---"We don't give a shit". May he rest easy
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05-16-2012, 09:56 PM	#16
tibra1 Banned 127 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	A true American Legend..RIP.. Why is this in OT..this should be moved to the General Forums...he should be honored as he lived..amongst the car enthusiasts.
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