Re: Carroll Shelby - The Authorized Biography
 

Bill,

Yes it was..

Can anyoe offer proof that the Children's Foundation isn't getting any money? I can send an email to my contact at the foundation for their take on this...

Re: Carroll Shelby - The Authorized Biography
 

All I have found so far.

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/200...s-out-bubkiss/

Re: Carroll Shelby - The Authorized Biography
 

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../70723007/1065

Re: Carroll Shelby - The Authorized Biography
 

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/sna...leeps-car-news

Re: Carroll Shelby - The Authorized Biography
 

I donated significant money to The Shelby club to fight Shelbys stealing of the Club. He had the most money and managed to steal the club. 33 years in the making and Shelby comes and takes it.

Re: Carroll Shelby - The Authorized Biography
 

I never understood why everyone deified Shelby. He never gave a damn about the cars, he wanted to get paid. Good for him and all, but let's not pretend he's some sort of hero.

Re: Carroll Shelby - The Authorized Biography
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: old5.0</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I never understood why everyone deified Shelby. He never gave a damn about the cars, he wanted to get paid.</div></div>

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I respect wanting to get paid, we all do. But, I don't appreciate bullies. The club carried the banner for those cars for along time without his help. In the end he swooped in and took it.

Re: Carroll Shelby - The Authorized Biography
 

Wow...that really sucks...

Re: Carroll Shelby - The Authorized Biography
 

Thanks for the links Charley. Interesting. Looks like Shelby doesn't like anyone making a buck, no matter how small, on his name.

Re: Carroll Shelby - The Authorized Biography
 

word is from respected insiders approx 10% gets to the kids. 2 sides to any debate. With out Shelby there would be no cars thus collections or even careers made on his marque. The second is the enthusiasts provided the destiny and longevity thus provided him with the long time career. I am of the latter school. He was a promoter and a good one at that. Carroll also was good at selecting the right people at the right time like many good promoters and sales people. From personal experience he is a &quot;slow pay&quot; and has always been known for this over zealous projections that lead to the little guy holding the bag at times.