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WARBIRD
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posted May 11, 2012 02:57 PM
We Lost A Legend......
Bummer..........for anyone who is a hot rodder..........
http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/carroll-shelby-racer-master-car-builder-dies-age-200041629.html
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shawnski
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posted May 11, 2012 03:07 PM
 Edited By: shawnski on 11 May 2012 23:48
wow... super guy... has done a lot for motorport... he sure be missed. RIP.. 
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vailes3705
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posted May 11, 2012 03:21 PM
Sad day for motorsports...R.I.P.
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smokinZX14
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posted May 11, 2012 03:32 PM
Wow RIP Carroll ... I was lucky that i owned 2 Shelby cars and one Shelby truck ..
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Bently
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posted May 11, 2012 03:45 PM
RIP, he did alot for the car and racing world!
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dakota9498
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posted May 11, 2012 04:07 PM
RIP, sad day for motorsports for sure.
I saw an interview with him a few years back and he said that even at 80+ years old he would sleep with a pen and pad next to his bed because he often woke up with ideas and have to jot them down.
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Oz Booster
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posted May 11, 2012 04:30 PM
Sad day indeed
I have a copy of Speed secrets from my Mopar days, that book was like a bible to me
RIP Carroll
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kawanator
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posted May 11, 2012 05:01 PM
What a man, born with a bad heart, and struggled with ill health throughout his life, and still lived to the grand age of 89 while achieving so much !
He designed some of the most beautiful cars ever.
He won't be remembered for putting fuel economy as a priority.
Carroll was an inspiration to teach us to appreciate the life God has given us, regardless of tough times.
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MotoCycho
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posted May 11, 2012 05:02 PM
That is a drag for sure.
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Romans
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posted May 11, 2012 05:41 PM
Sad Day 4 sure. His legacy will live forever. RIP.
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drewzx-14
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posted May 11, 2012 06:16 PM
RIP! Mr. Shelby. I've always wanted a shelby gt500 since i was a kid!.
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Rob7R
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posted May 11, 2012 09:52 PM
He'll be missed... Racing with a Nitroglycerin tablet under his tongue.? That is the definition of bad ass!
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Dale
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posted May 12, 2012 08:16 PM
May he rest in peace and definitely will be missed!
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