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Old 05-11-2012, 07:18 PM
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Re: Carroll Shelby, has passed into history.

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Originally Posted by Blacky View Post
That's sad news indeed. He had a good run though.
He did have a good run... and one of the best careers in motorsports anyone could have.

He really pissed off Ferrari in 1964! And I love him for it. One of the best stories in racing. No big sponsors, no corporations, no bull. A Cowboy hat, overall wearin' Texan and a few SoCal Hot Rodders beat Mr. Ferrari at his own game, on his own turf.

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/200...-ferrari-wars/

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