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RIP Carroll Shelby

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Old 05-15-2012, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rokgtar
I hope so. He was smart enough to ensure that the Shelby name would live on after he was gone. At 89, he lived a long life (and was one of the longest living heart transplant patients). He was a tough old bird! God Speed Mr. Shelby.
You're correct. He was actually the longest surviving heart transplant recipient to date. And I think he's had multiple if my memory serves me correctly. We knew it was getting bad when owners that had sent in their parts and memorabilia in for Carroll to sign were getting full refunds for what they had paid for and their parts returned to them without signatures.

Rest In Peace, Carroll. Truly honored to have met you. Your legacy lives on in thousands of gearhead's hearts across the world.
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Old 05-16-2012, 07:27 PM
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Sucks pretty hard. I wanted to meet him before I died... I was pretty bummed when I found out. Gone but not forgotten for sure.
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Old 05-17-2012, 09:00 PM
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Jez, kinda makes me sick to just now read this and find this out. 6 days ago I was in a ford dealership trading my mustang in on a jeep.
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Old 05-17-2012, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by teej281

Rest In Peace, Carroll. Your legacy lives on in thousands of gearhead's hearts across the world.
AMEN !!!!
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