1:18 Shelby Collectables Legend Series 1965 Shelby GT350R Orange w/ Black Stripes

On May 10, 2012 We lost Carrol Shelby, an American icon, a legend in racing and performance car manufacturing. Before the Cobra, the Daytona, the Ford GT40, the Shelby GT350, GT500, or GT500KR, there was Shelby on of America’s finest race car drivers. In 1959, Winning the 24 hours of Le Mans was a highlight in his career as a driver.

After retiring as a driver, Carrol Shelby began a new career as a manufacturer of the high-performance Ford-powered Cobra, Daytona coupe, Shelby GT350 that would prove to be fierce competitors and win championships on the world stage of racing. Shelby became the only person to win Le Mans as a driver, manufacturer, and team owner.