I've always admired Carroll Shelby's cars, mostly the GT40 and the GT500 Mustangs of the late '60s. Interestingly, Sharon is related to Carroll, and has often been to the Shelby ranch in east Texas for family gatherings.
When we heard that the Lime Rock Park racing facility was hosting a 25th anniversary
Shelby gathering, we made plans to go. I'd never actually seen any GT40s (except my models
and slot cars?) but there were plenty! There were hundreds of Shelby mustangs and Cobras,
and Carroll himself spoke at a meeting there. We got in line for an autograph - but
when Sharon explained her family connection, he smiled and asked about the family, even
provided some better contact information. Great to see him up close, and to look at
the fabulous cars that he and his organization have created.
 Carroll Shelby signing for Sharon and Aaron
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 1969 Shelby Mustang GT350, red
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 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350, white
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 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500, dark green
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 GT40, white
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 GT40, white, with Sharon
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 GT40, red #17
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 GT40, metallic blue, public production version (England).
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 GT40s, eight of them!
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 MarkIV 24hr of Daytona winners
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