Carroll Shelby Tribute thread. Be a part of it.

[Brent Mills]

Carroll, the dream for me started way back in 1986 or thereabouts as a sophomore in high school. If there was ever a car that could get the mind to drift in class, well, the Cobra was definitely it…Quite possibly I am happier today for having spent that time daydreaming about your cars, but I may not be as smart.

I/we cherish the historical importance you and your crew have meant to the auto racing world and probably more importantly what you have meant to the general car enthusiast. For various reasons we regular folks have been attracted to your creations since you began to import AC's and modify to meet your needs as a race team. The look….The sound….The track performance on the street….championships…beating Ferrari…beating the Corvettes….The great drivers….the designers….the wrenchers….the craftsmanship….and of course you, Carroll. It all attracted us to your creations. Ultimately, I have met many many people I wouldn’t have otherwise if I had never known about you and the Shelby cars. That reward alone is priceless and I hope you feel the same way…yeah, you run a business, but the rewards of the friendships you have earned along the way and all of those enthusiasts out there today who admire what you have done…well, you must feel good about that.

Oh, and every day I turn the key and hear that engine start rumbling, it puts a smile on my face and makes my day. Thank you for all that Carroll.