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05-11-2012, 04:22 PM

Lance Hogan

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Carrol Shelby dies....

We lost a legend....

Legendary Shelby Cobra sports car designer, auto racer Carroll Shelby dies in Texas at age 89 - The Washington Post

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05-11-2012, 04:32 PM

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Maybe I'll make a pot of chili in his honor!!

He was indeed a legend.

Dan

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05-11-2012, 04:49 PM

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This is some of the worst news I've gotten in quite some time! R.I.P. Carroll, your cars and legacy will always keep your spirit going. Cheers to one of the most intelligent car builders ever to grace the auto industry

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05-11-2012, 05:39 PM

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He set the standard for hi performance for generations to come.
R.I.P. Carrol
brian...

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05-11-2012, 05:46 PM

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This sucks.

R.I.P.

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05-11-2012, 05:48 PM

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One of the most predominate and innovative car designers of our time. R.I.P. Carroll Shelby , your legacy will always live on.

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05-11-2012, 06:31 PM

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Wow
Truly and end of an era.

Bobby

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05-11-2012, 06:38 PM

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I mentioned this to my son....he said that we should build a replica Cobra in his honor!!

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05-11-2012, 06:44 PM

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The man knew how to make power and improve on a good thing. R.I.P Mr Shelby May you find that great raceway in the heavens!

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05-11-2012, 06:51 PM

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Oh what a loss it is....R.I.P

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05-11-2012, 07:50 PM

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A life time of thrills

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05-11-2012, 08:06 PM

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Sad day.....he was a legendary hot rodder....

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05-11-2012, 09:00 PM

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OMG !!! I havn't heard anything about it. He was a great man . Its sad when someone like him passes and you don't even hear anything about it on the news. I will have to pull the fastback out 2mor. and run the heck out of it. R.I.P. MR. SHELBY

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05-11-2012, 09:34 PM

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In the dictionary under the term "automotive legend" is a photo of Carroll Shelby. Don't know that there was anyone who had a greater influence on the musclecar era and beyond than he. Rest in Peace.

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