Event Coverage These were O/T until today...Carroll Shelby

Three weeks ago today there was a "track day" at the Pomona Fairgrounds using the same road race course as was used in the early 1960's.
The event was used by the Shelbys, Cobras, GT40 and even the rare "King Cobras".
I wasn't going to post them on the HAMB, but with the passing of Mr. Shelby, this time is appropriate considering he was a hot rodder himself.
Many uppity road race guys don't call themselves "hot rodders", but Mr. Shelby referred to himself as a "hot rodder" probably daily. He always gave credit to the making of the Cobra by mentioning "hot rodders" such as Dean Moon and Craig Breedlove who drove the Daytona to FIA records.
So, he was never ever shy about calling himself a "hot rodder" first and foremost.
RIP.....what a life you had!

April 20, 2012

"King Cobra"























over 700 HP, and a Hemi, built from a SBF block, get your checkbooks out...

 

Wow

 

and some other Ford stuff, too









one young lady beat the living hell out of this Daytona repro...she really hauled...

 

Very cool pieces from a time gone by..

Thanks for sharing these with us. RIP Carroll.

 

how'z about a beefy tow rig?

 

I met Carroll Shelbys son, Mike, two weeks ago and was surprised to learn that he lives in a very small town in West Texas and he knew my grandpa.

 

here's a battle you don't see everyday

 

the real deal....

 

Carroll Shelby was a real guy that made some mistakes but, much greater accomplishments. I even had a fastback '66 Mustang once only because there was Shelby easily available for it. RIP

 

Great pictures and thanks for sharing. We lost a true legend today. RIP Carol Shelby

 

Thanks Mazooma, great pics. RIP "Ole Grouchy".

 

Great pictures!!!! He will be missed

 

if these cars are off topic, i don't want to be on topic.

 

R.I.P* Mr. Shelby...
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* Race In Perpetuity
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Fantastic pictures. Can't help but have a smile on my face when looking at them. Rest in peace Mr. Shelby.

 

I bet the GT40 sounded awesome ripping by. Great pictures, thanks for sharing.
Prayers go out to the Shelby family, Rest In Peace Mr. Shelby.

 

Some fine race cars,, and a fine man.

 

My brother in laws 427 side oiler, top-loader Cobra...


Rest In Peace Mr. Shelby
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Yeah, I know there is bigger, badder, and more famous, but this is my favorite Shelby product - '66 GT 350 H.

RIP, Mr. Shelby.


Kinky6

 

Thanks for the awesome pictures Doug! I would not have considered them OT any day. Rest in Peace Mr. Shelby, you brought us some terrific cars.

 

Great shots as usual, thanks for posting them. Really digging the King Cobra photos. Can't look at one of those cars without thinking of Dave Macdonald...

 

FUN-Tastic Photos................Thanks,

An.......And.........U were'nt gonna SHOW'EM, Come On !!!!!!

 

This has to sound amazing!

The polished Kirkham is way OT but they use cool engineering.
http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/galleries/custom-cars/427-billet-chassis/427-billet-chassis-book

RIP Mr Shelby

 

As a young man of 16, I went to work at my neighbors body shop as a painters helper... so what's that got to do with this thread? Nothing really... except that that body shop was located at the local Sunbeam dealer! Covina Body Shop handled all of Covina Sports Car's body/cosmetic work and because of this, I was able to drive the Ford V8 powered Alpine demonstrator when it arrived at the dealership. That was nearly 50 years ago and it still seem's like it was yesterday! What a rush it was... I have not yet had the opportunity to drive a Cobra but the thought of driving that Sunbeam still brings a smile to my face. Thank you, Mr. Shelby. R.I.P.

 

Rip Carroll

 

That hemi engine is just plain art.

 

Well said, brother!!!