Carroll Shelby: Racing Legend and Father of the Cobra, GT350 & GT500 - Wide Open Throttle Episode 17

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang pays homage to automotive icon Carroll Shelby and takes a look at his life and legacy. Though he was born in a small and humble Texas town and worked as both a dump truck owner and chicken farmer, Shelby became a racecar driver who broke records and a visionary designer who indelibly influenced the automotive industry.

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[donomar]

R.I.P Carrol Shelby a true racing legend. Whenever I saw him it always made me proud to share his passion for cars and be a car guy. He was one of the most coolest car guys you can meet and his cars will go down as the most exotic on the planet.

[Trustandfaithqwerty]

A strong voice, a Race driver, a good Friend, Versatile businesses, Bro you are a legend. . RESPECT.

[TheGetawayer]

I'm going to remember that story, when I walk past the 2009 GT 500 here in my german neighborhood, Jessi ...

Nobody other than you, could have captured the life of this legendary person better and more senisble.
Well done and huge respect from your german friend, Guido aka TheGetawayer

[GrotrianSeiler]

A true icon, he was one driven man. He has a lot to be proud of.
Btw-Jessi, you're doing a great job. Keep up the good work.

[TheUberstylist]

My dad and Carroll were bar buddies in Venice, CA in the '60s. For my 13th birthday my dad took me to the factory and he'd arranged for me to get a ride in a GT40 on their test track, 1967...the thrill of my life...until a ride in a Mclaren M8 Can-Am at Sears Point in '93, just four laps and I was left with bruises on my torso, but memories forever. Such a great, brilliant and kind man.

[klstrucker]

Jessi, the best video about Shelby I found.

[TheMadSlavik]

Rest in peace, Carrol. He truly is my idol, he lived such a full life and even when life hit him hard he never gave up his dream and passion for cars and speed until the very end. He took the best of europeen and american car worlds and combined it in some of the greatest vehicles the world has ever seen. He truly is a legend. I hope he never will be forgotten.

[jody]

What a beautiful video (as expected of course :) ) from jessi and the team looking forward to the next one!
R.I.P Mr.Shelby may the god be with you, you will be missed

[jagraj]

How could u dislike this video? Mans a true legend.

RIP Carroll

[adrianw]

Nice tribute to Shelby, a remarkable man I have always admired.

[venom]

Wow, I knew he was amazing, I had no idea how amazing. R.I.P. Mr. Shelby.

[MrGreenTortex]

Best MotorTrend video so far. Mr Shelby is a legend. RIP.

[MotorTrendWatch]

"No problem, my friend. I appreciate your candor and am happy to hear from you today. I'm so glad you're enjoying these episodes. We're in a state of constant evolution and I'm glad you're along for the ride!"
-Jessi

[MrDiezel]

A true Muscle legend. RIP Mr. Shelby, you will be missed.

[chrisspera]

The man had a long lasting effect on me from the time I 1st saw a
Shelby Cobra (Gumball Rally) early 70's I have been a fan.1st car 67 fastback 289 4 SPD raced it at age 15 by 1986 car ran 12.50 at Pueblo CO. Still have it now is in TA form Thank you Mr. Shelby

[emopr]

Excellent job!...you will always be remember Carroll Shelby...

[Hon_cbkr]

that was a life worth living and a legacy worth recording. Life lesson to be always passionate!

[cliffjumper]

R.I.P. Carroll Shelby. Happy that someone actually mentioned his work with mopar, unlike most articles did right after his passing not to long ago. Those little 2.2lt's were quite quick for their time

[Sewhat]

took a picture with him when i was a 7 years old. that seriously is my favorite picture ever

[MrLC]

H2H with John De Lorean for the title of "the coolest car guy in automotive history"