[ale] Carroll Shelby

[Scott Castaline]

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Back in the early 80's my brother-in-law's brother-in-law had a
Porsche I think the Carrera. He let us try it out. I saw blue flashing
lights up ahead which prompted me to look at the speedometer. I was
doing 60mph in a 25mph zone and was still in 2nd gear. I stopped the
car got out and let him drive us back to my brother-in-law's house.
Never had the urge for one of those again at least not for "normal"
driving.

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On 05/21/2012 02:01 AM, Ron Frazier (ALE) wrote:
> Hi guys,
> 
> I know this thread is a few days old, but I thought I'd add a
> little something.  I've never considered myself a car nut, and have
> never had the money to have anything exotic.  I have been watching
> shows here and there lately on the Velocity network and, even
> before his death, Carroll Shelby's name would come up periodically.
> So, I've learned a little bit about him.  What I really find
> fascinating about his life is that he never stopped kicking, so to
> speak, and ended his life recapturing some of the glory he had
> during the 60's.  I say, if you gotta go, that's a good way to end
> things.  I think they told him a flaky heart was going to kill him
> 40 years ago.  I haven't heard any news about the specifics of his
> death.
> 
> I've been eyeballing the new Mustangs for a few years since they 
> returned to the body styling that is like the originals.  Based on
> my pocket book, I'll probably be eyeballing them (ONLY) for a few
> more years.  I thought I'd let everyone know that the Velocity
> network is broadcasting several shows called, Carroll Shelby, King
> of the Road. They're going on at various times throughout tonight
> and into tomorrow (Monday) and possibly after that.  On the Comcast
> network, that's channel 205.  I just watched the one about the
> modern Shelby GT 350 and, later, I'm recording the one about the GT
> 500.
> 
> I definitely have one of those on my try before I die list, and 
> hopefully it wouldn't help me die.  Driving something with 4 times
> the HP of my Toyota Camry would certainly be interesting.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Ron
> 
> 
> On 5/11/2012 4:41 PM, Drifter wrote:
>> For all you car nuts out there.
>> 
>> Carroll Shelby died last night in Dallas.  He was 89.
>> 
>> Sean
>> 
> 

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