14 Quotes by Carroll Shelby
Carroll Shelby, an automotive designer and racing enthusiast, is a trailblazing figure in the world of high-performance cars. Known for his innovative designs and engineering prowess, Shelby gained fame through his collaboration with Ford Motor Company, resulting in the creation of the iconic Shelby Cobra and Shelby Mustangs.
His keen eye for detail and relentless pursuit of speed and power led to the development of some of the most sought-after sports cars in automotive history. Beyond his design work, Carroll Shelby’s achievements as a race car driver and team manager further solidify his status as a legend in motorsports. His victories at prestigious races, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, showcase his exceptional skill behind the wheel. Shelby’s passion for cars and competitive spirit continue to inspire car enthusiasts and racing aficionados, leaving an enduring mark on the automotive industry.
Carroll Shelby Quotes
There is never enough horsepower, just not enough traction.
Porsche and BMW drivers are arrogant.
Yesterday’s History. Tomorrow’s a Mystery. So live for today.
Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races
If you don’t go do what you wanna do, you’re just bullshitting yourself.
My proudest moments are beating Ferrari for the World Championship in 1965, and working with Ford to win Le Mans in 1966 and 1967.
Driving race cars was an avenue for me to learn how to build my own car, and that was my ambition all along.
The reason I moved to California the first time was to build the Cobra. I thought it was stupid to have a 1918 taxicab engine in what Europeans like to call a performance car when a little American V-8 could do the job better.
Thank god there’s no 48-hour race anywhere in the world, because chances are nobody could beat Porsche in a 48 hour race. They’re probably the only cars in the world that would stand up for something like that.
Any man that eats Chili and Cornbread can’t be all bad
The day you were born, it was already written down the day you’re gonna check out. Now, I’m not gonna throw myself under a truck, but I’m not gonna worry about when I die. I’m ready to move on when that day comes.
I’m not going to take this defeatist attitude and listen to all this crap any more from all these people who have nothing except doomsday to predict.
Racing has reached the point where it is pricing the young driver, no matter his talent, out of the game.
― Carroll Shelby Quotes
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