Shelby says that his victory at Le Mans for Aston Martin in 1959 gave him the credibility and visibility to accomplish the other goals he had for his life.
Photo: Shelby Collection
This article was originally published on August 1, 2012 on VintageRacecar.com (now Sports Car Digest, and also our sister site). We are reproducing it here for our members to enjoy as we continue to expand the content that focuses on the people, personalities, and places that have made the Mustang one of America’s most iconic automobiles.
In observance of Carroll Shelby’s recent passing, VR is presenting an edited combination of the interviews he granted the magazine—one conducted by Editor/Publisher Casey Annis, the other by Associate Editor John Zimmermann—during which he discussed various aspects of his life in the sport.
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