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Shelby American, Inc. is an American high performance automobile company founded by driver Carroll Shelby. The Shelby American name has been used by several legally distinct corporations founded by Shelby since his original shop in Venice, California began operation in 1962.
Jun 29, 2022 · Ford never owned any part of Shelby American, just licensed the name and branding, and with the dismal sales of 1969, the Shelby Mustang seemed to be dying.
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The company was founded by Carroll Shelby, one of America’s greatest race car drivers. He dominated sports car racing in the mid-1950s, twice being named Sports Illustrated’s “Driver of the Year.”. His crowning achievement as a driver came in 1959, when he won the 24 Hours of LeMans.
Apr 2, 2015 · Everybody knows who Carroll Shelby is—the man who created the Shelby Cobra and Shelby Mustang, among many other significant accomplishments—but you may not be familiar with the name Rick...
Mar 13, 2021 · LAS VEGAS – March 13, 2021 , Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), today unleashed the ultimate “Bundle of Snakes” with the launch of its 2021 model year cars based on the Ford Mustang.
Dec 22, 2012 · Shelby American is a subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International, a publicly held company that trades over the counter. Even before Shelby's death, the company was in transition.
Apr 17, 2014 · His company, Shelby American, took over a two-story facility formerly used by Woolworth heir and sports-car builder Lance Reventlow.