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Why is Shelby referred to as Billy Sol Estes in "The Cobra - Ferrari Wars"?
In keeping with the recent "inquiring minds want to know" threads...
So, Billy Sol Estes was a shady businessman in Texas during the '50s and '60s, and was sentenced to prison for his involvement in a mortgage scheme. Why, then, would Shelby be referred to as "Billy Sol Estes" in one of the captions in the documentary "The Cobra - Ferrari Wars" and in other print materials? I believe it was John Morton who mentioned in his recent book that Shelby's nickname was "Billy Sol Estes." What, if anything, are we to make of this? Was it merely because they were both from Texas? People in NY and CA want to know! |
Well I could care less but you brought up a great guy. Mike Shoen met him long ago selling his books and other stuff.
One of my favorite pics of all time the Ferrari transporter...ex Shelby...ex Scarab... with a Daytona and Cobra and his kids in front. Cobra Ferrari Wars - Post 1965 Vintage Race Photos |
A longtime friend of mine who worked in the Shelby American race department circa late 68 and through the 69 Trans-Am series says all of the employees referred to CS as "Billy Sol" among themselves.
I would venture not to CS's face.......................... |
Closed...No. 2.
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One more thread like this and the thread poster will have some time away from this place.
Go ahead...test me on this. Double damn dare you. |
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