Carroll Shelby - Wikipedia
Carroll Hall Shelby (January 11, 1923 – May 10, 2012) was an American automotive designer, racing driver, and entrepreneur. Shelby was involved with the AC Cobra and Mustang for the …
Carroll Shelby at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Race, June 1966
Carroll Shelby was brought in to boost Ford's struggling GT racing program in late 1964. Shelby, who'd won Le Mans as a driver in 1959, turned things around. His team reworked the GT40 …
The REAL Story of the Twisted “Ford v. Ferrari” Finish at Le Mans …
Jun 6, 2023 · Ken Miles, left, talks with Carroll Shelby during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Miles, in the eyes of many, had a win stolen from him that year. The winning assault of the …
Ford GT40 at Le Mans: How a Bitter Failure Inspired an Epic Victory
Aug 11, 2025 · By the summer of 1963 various design studies had made it clear Ford stood zero chance of getting a new car to Le Mans the following year. But in a moment of true Blue Peter …
How Accurate is Ford v Ferrari? The True Story of Ken Miles & Ford
Nov 12, 2019 · No. Carroll Shelby never bet Henry Ford II his entire business so that Ken Miles could drive at Le Mans. Ford's right hand Leo Beebe (portrayed by Josh Lucas) did object to …
Shelby American Inc. > History
Explore the legendary journey of Carroll Shelby—from WWII pilot to Le Mans champion and automotive icon. Discover the evolution of Shelby American, the birth of the Cobra, Mustang …
Hear from the Shelby American Team how they won Le Mans in …
It took another year, 1966, for Ford and Shelby American to stage the dramatic 1-2-3 Ford GT 24 Hour of Le Mans finish with the Shelby American Team Ford GT’s in first and second at the...
1966 - ShelbyRacing - A Historical Review
5 days ago · 1966 Shelby American. It was a 1-2-3 finish for the Ford GT40 MkII cars at 1966 Le Mans with Shelby American drivers Ken Miles and Denis Hulme dominating the race in the …
Shelby vs. The World: How Carroll and Co. Conquered Le Mans
Sep 11, 2020 · For the second year in a row, Ford and Shelby American won Le Mans. This time, Dan Gurney and AJ Foyt drove their red Mark IV to victory, setting records for overall speed …
Carroll Shelby: The Man Who Raced Against Ferrari with a Ford
Carroll Shelby: The Man Who Raced Against Ferrari with a Ford 1966 was an epic year for racing. The determined Carroll Shelby (1932-2012) raced in the 34th Grand Prix of Endurance in Le …