Just found this interview! My dad was Ray Geddes. I got so emotional hearing how many times Carroll mentioned my father in this interview. I’m a proud daughter and miss my dad so much!

@markjohnson4643

4 жыл бұрын

I have so many questions lol

@marquiswilliams5595

4 жыл бұрын

You ain't gotta lie

@SuzuStudios

4 жыл бұрын

Marquis Williams Why would I lie? 😂

@genatorbol

4 жыл бұрын

SuzuStudios that’s really cool

@Mr762308

4 жыл бұрын

You are and always be a daughter of a very rare and insightful man who was part of a crew who made legendary history that will live on for many yrs to come and to think that these events this team accomplished would be so epic and one of the kind teams, if a person could go back in time and tell them what they have done has changed countless lives and automotive history they would probably think your crazy.

He stood up like a man and took blame for not letting Miles win at LeMans. The pain was obvious. We need more people like this.

@Bigbigpoopi

3 жыл бұрын

Deep down I still think Shelby could be something bigger than Mustangs, more like a street GT40 that would be a McLaren F1 had Miles won.

@Britcarjunkie

3 жыл бұрын

@dbltrplx If you listen to Shelby, he had nothing but praise for Bebe: what you saw in the film, was Hollywood adding some drama. In real life, Bebe was a good guy. That's why Ford didn't want any involvement with the production.

@helenzass1757

3 жыл бұрын

@dbltrplx Listen carefully at 1:07:08 when he says: I talked to Leo Bebe and we said let's have 3 come across .................... At 1:07:021 I always had a guilty conscious about instigating this ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Sounds like Carroll came up with the idea?

@Flying_GC

2 жыл бұрын

Lol you mean after McLaren was laps ahead even after starting on shit tires, then told to slow down and conserve the car, then Miles didn't listen and carried on driving full send? Sorry the right driving team won, it all worked out as it should. Americans shouldn't rely on Hollywood so much. It's fiction.

@jovanboo7760

2 жыл бұрын

@@Flying_GC but in the end did ken slow down to let Laren win? Ken obviously knew the risk and he still took it because he wanted to win so your point is irrelevant

At 19 I worked for Carroll at his GoodYear Tire store. I didn't really understand at the time who I was working for. He had me drive his green GT 500 Mustang to the dealer to have it serviced. one day Carroll told me that if I ever wanted to go for a ride in the GoddYear Blimp, just tell them you work for me. I thought I had all the time in the world, so I never took him up on that. I took all the GoodYear Indy tires to the Fontana race track, and while I was unloading the tires, Al & Bobby Unser were standing on by the pit wall. I was too afraid to go over and say hi. But in my mind I was thinking, holy smoke, they really are real people. I think AL won the Indy 500 that year. The more I've been listing to Carroll, the more I relize just what a lengen I was working for, and he was very very kind to me. R.I.P. Carroll, and thanks for the memories.

@daniels.2720

Жыл бұрын

Did Fontana raceway even exist then ? Maybe you mean Riverside Raceway or Willow Springs Raceway ?

@mutilatedpopsicles

3 ай бұрын

​@daniels.2720 the ribbon cutting ceremony was in 1997 so no

@daveware4117

3 ай бұрын

Cool story, thanks for sharing

@AuraWolf0416

20 күн бұрын

​@@daniels.2720he was probably referring to Ontario Motor Speedway it was an Indy track that ran in the 70s it was about 1 mile south of the location where Fontana was built

@ThomasWBaldwin

14 күн бұрын

good story. Thanks.

I love it. He stopped the interview to give a man his due. That’s respect. That’s Mr. Shelby

The only individual to win Lemans as a driver,manufacturer and team owner. That pretty well sums it up.

@buckhorncortez

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah...well. $25 million and the technical resources of Ford and Kar Kraft helped a little bit...

@Jtngetabettername

3 жыл бұрын

Rondeau did that as well

@pagogo84

3 жыл бұрын

Nough said.

@digitalcamaro9708

3 жыл бұрын

@@buckhorncortez You're right about that. But many others with ample resources like that have managed to still fuck it up 😂.

@dethroneroyalty8086

3 жыл бұрын

I loved what he said about him and Ken developing the same racing gift where you can not only race but you can tell what the car needs and what it doesn't. Ken miles son said that his dad used to tell him all his little secrets of what he would do when he would race one of them was using markings on the ground or the grass as a mark to break and when to push it. Carroll Shelby called it a sixth sense in racing.

Married 7 times and in divorce proceedings when he died. Had a heart transplant. Had a kidney transplant. Finally the spirits that be decided in 2012 they needed some help restoring their 289 cobras and took him away. The man lived a charmed life and made the most of every break he ever got. A true American icon.

@adoreslaurel

4 жыл бұрын

7 times married?, how did he find time for that, still he got the car bit right.

@Monkie_.

4 жыл бұрын

He didn’t have a heart transplant he was just getting his engine rebuilt

@jiml4987

4 жыл бұрын

In perfect health and yet I drink my life away... I need more kettle one. Thank you

@cadman1973

4 жыл бұрын

Just imagine what he'd have achieved if he'd been a bachelor.

@koitorob

4 жыл бұрын

@@Monkie_. No, if you want a motoring analogy, he had an engine swap. It wasn't a rebuild because they took his out and threw it away

His era was the pinnacle of American spirit. It was a “what can you do” as opposed to a “what degree or credentials do you have?” type of time. We’re missing out on so much potential by basing so much on degrees and credentials.

@omaradriani6770

3 жыл бұрын

Especially when 90% of a degree is "how much useless and tedious crap can you memorize while you could be learning or doing something useful"

@KznnyL

3 жыл бұрын

I don't disagree but in all fairness things are harder now. If you are a teenager in 1940 and you wanted to understand a car you can use hand tools. A teenager in 2021 would need a whole set of VERY EXPENSIVE electronic devices, many of the them blocked off by manufacturer specific paywalls. Think of the difference between a P51 Mustang and a F22 Raptor, and what you'd have to do to fly either one in each era. Different times.

@a.zamora2795

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of the biggest names are uneducated people who started with ambition and hard work.

@rockstarsofspeed4008

2 жыл бұрын

You could not have this on the nail any better sir, you are right on. Wow, just WOW, sad, but true unfortunately. 🏁🙏🏁

@Flying_GC

2 жыл бұрын

The 'American spirit' was much like the space programme, paid for by the US and the work done elsewhere. The GT40 was built by brits, then setup by kiwis and Brits. The Americans had no clue how to build a Ferrari beater, and this is coming from a life long Ford owner/ fan.

People who dislike this video have no heart. R.I.P. Carroll Shelby.

@busterbiloxi3833

Жыл бұрын

He assembled parts into cars. He didn’t manufacture anything!

@bodbn

10 ай бұрын

it was more than that. Nice try troll.

@charlesfaile7452

6 ай бұрын

He is the only reason why l own a Ford .

@THEGREENHELIUM

3 ай бұрын

horrible take, ford is the reason why Miles got screwed out of his win not to mention that modern Ford is an absolute joke@@charlesfaile7452

@ajcates9136

3 ай бұрын

@@busterbiloxi3833what did you do in your life that is noteworthy

I'm just here to pay my respect to the legend, Carroll Shelby. You'll always be in our hearts.

@jeffmattel7867

11 ай бұрын

Ooooookay! 🙄

His making sure he gives everyone credit for their contributions to these projects shows his character. Seems like a good guy.

Ford Should bring A Special Ken Miles Edition Car .. Ford Ken Miles Gt , Ford Mustang Ken miles GT500 .. Maybe 🥺😌

@GeorgeLista

4 жыл бұрын

senpai just Ford KM is better.

@jongallant6054

4 жыл бұрын

Well that would have happened if Ken Hadn't died driving Mk IV Breadwagon. Carroll was bothered by Ken's death so much so that I think it was best for all reasons to not profit off of Ken's name. Carroll was an old fashion American.

@67yosh

4 жыл бұрын

If you watched the movie you would know a mustang as tribute would probably not be the best 😂

@BruceLee-sw4ms

4 жыл бұрын

senpai : it’s people like you who should be a consultant to Ford . Ford GT Miles edition .

@marshalmagooo3899

4 жыл бұрын

It would be too fast and reliable

Matt Damon did an amazing job playing him

@DeadlkySkull3135

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@ibrahimsaeed0521

4 жыл бұрын

Bale was better

@amberhines6505

3 жыл бұрын

IbrahimSaeed05 I agree bale is probably a better actor but I just think he had better lines and had the more interesting character. But I think Damon portrayed carrol as well as bale portrayed ken. They just were different people totally. Carol already proved himself as a driver won Le Mans. Even though I'm sure he didn't want to stop racing I feel he was just more laid back. Ken was still trying to reach his peak his potential. That's why once he felt he proved too himself he was the best beyond a doubt he was willing to fall in line and slow down for the other 2 drivers. Not that he wanted second but he knows and that's all he cares about. He doesn't need the fame.

@regismantiruote9139

3 жыл бұрын

@@amberhines6505 Ken miles wanted to win but he didnt know that his "teammate" was positioned behind him so he thought that hes gonna win

@MrGflan

3 жыл бұрын

I never was a huge Matt Damon fan until I saw this film last week for the first time. They both did such an amazing job. I read somewhere that the rumor is ken miles lifted his foot off the accelerator near the end of the race and intentionally lost. It’s hard to imagine him doing that though. I guess we may never know the truth.

My Dads company in the UK built the original GT40 bodies for Shelby in the 60s... he still has the B&W pictures to prove it. Great history story

@romansroad2007

4 жыл бұрын

machc1234golf They might be worth some money probably?

@bobaxes9807

4 жыл бұрын

Share?

@spookybej3834

3 жыл бұрын

That’s cap 🧢

@JoRgEChavez-to2xd

3 жыл бұрын

@@Loulovesspeed The GT40s were completely different cars by the time Shelby American finished with them. The only thing that remained were the body lines and doors. The same applies to the Cobra. The problem is that now that Shelby and everyone else involved aren't alive a lot of liars are spreading bullshit about the cars only having been given engine swaps by Shelby when that was just the start and the biggest and most obvious change.

@Loulovesspeed

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoRgEChavez-to2xd Absolutely, but I'm not sure why you feel compelled to tell me that. I'm a proud American who has been trying to correct the MANY Brits who think that is how the Cobra and GT40 were developed. They want all the credit for both cars and think Ford and Shelby just put engines into them. I have read a good deal of information surrounding the birth and development of both these cars, as I am a self admitted Ford fan and these were two of Ford's and Shelby's most iconic racing machines ever built. I used to say the gt 40 would still have wire wheels, an inadequate engine and a failure of a transmission if Ford didn't get Shelby involved!

Never forget Ken Miles and Carrol Shelby

A true Texan. He gives credit to all who helped him get there. Names we wouldn't know except for this interview.

@Loulovesspeed

4 жыл бұрын

@dan at canyon lake - That was Shelby's style, always giving credit to others for his accomplishments. He also didn't speak negatively about those, who an ordinary man would slam, like Enzo Ferrari. The worst thing he ever said about Enzo was he didn't like the way he treated his drivers! Some aren't aware that Enzo tried 3 times to get Shelby to drive his Ferraris, only to be refused 3 times.

I'm glad he rambled on a bit, otherwise these details would be lost forever. Thanks

The movie is AMAZING! "Ford vs Ferrari" is going to be an instant classic.

@ericbrandt8675

4 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness it isn't another "Rush" poor Ron Howard! Opie will probably never direct again....🤣

@Skoora

4 жыл бұрын

Saw this today and it was great. The driving scenes are very well done and Christian Bale is absolutely terrific. Matt Damon is solid but you’ll never think it’s not Matt Damon..lol

@zizikanaan2353

4 жыл бұрын

Saw it yesterday, best movie I have ever seen, just saw it again today. Defo instant classic

@leonelmacuacua5608

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more... Really great Movie.

@ppowerman5000

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a car enthusiast , and went to see the movie, because I loved the trailer and Christian Bale. Later a friend told me, the movie was about when Ford challenged Ferrari on LeMans and won it. But the movie was so well produced/directed/acted, everything about it is amazing. An amazing movie, to the point that, this could be my fave movie of the year. And I repeat again, I'm not a car enthusiast. But this story,is so freaking great ! The tragic death of Ken Miles,caught me by surprise...😢...Bale just out did everyone there, ah.... Ford's President, that guy did a great job also, really loved his acting. But Bale, he's at the top of his career. Im glad to be able to witness such a great actor.

"Stop it for a sec,thats gotta be in there" I like he gives credit where credit is due. Class act

@Jesusprayerwarriorbw

4 жыл бұрын

This man is a true gentleman. What happened to us? Honest and give credit to others. Humble and a genius.

@jamesjohnson8139

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@ghomerhust

4 жыл бұрын

i said the same thing to my wife, how i respected that he request they stop til he could remember the guy's name because "he needs to be in here." mr shelby was a top shelf gentleman

@VampireYoshi

4 жыл бұрын

"Always gotta give Briggs his credit ..." Always, Mr. Shelby. If you say someone deserves credit, then they did something noteworthy.

The man the myth the legend, you influenced my life in a big way. Rip mr shelby and rip mr miles. You both are alive and well through the history books. Much respect guys

@eddieandrews3335

Жыл бұрын

Well said mate

The only hour and a half video I've ever stumbled across that I watched the whole way through. RIP Carrol Shelby. Amazing man, we in the car community will forever miss you.

The people that gave thumbs down have no idea why they came to this earth. Mr. Shelby gave us a passion to enjoy... cars. Thank you!

@billymadison8036

4 жыл бұрын

They're probably Italian.... Or own a Ferrari. Lol

@GRIMEYtheFATMAN

4 жыл бұрын

@@drfaticus, I'm a Chevy/GM guy, and I'll smack the taste out the mouth of anyone who disses Mr. Shelby in my presence... Of course, it should be said that Mopar and GM guys should all know that Carroll worked with them, too(see Dodge Viper and Shelby Series1)...

@squidusn71

4 жыл бұрын

I respect what he said about the mustang being a secretary's car...a girl's car.

@billymadison8036

4 жыл бұрын

@@squidusn71 lol. They were until he got his hands on them

@squidusn71

4 жыл бұрын

@@billymadison8036 it wasn't his choice. He wanted a 2 seater and light body similar to the AC cobra but Ford only had and could only give him a "secretary's car", the Mustang.

It’s strange how the true greats often were really nice people, humble and self effacing yet focussed and driven. Carroll Shelby was such a true great!

@markdraab6348

4 жыл бұрын

Great point. Goes to show you that there is something more innate in great people. He was a kind-hearted man when he was young and maintained that characteristic even after receiving someone else's heart.

@chappeah

4 жыл бұрын

@@markdraab6348 he didn't get another heart, he was just swapping it out for a 427

@igorthelight

3 жыл бұрын

@@chappeah Ha-ha! Nice one! :-)

for this video being recorded in 1997 that's some good quality

He is even asking before crossing legs. Man of quality.

@mscmsc1652

3 жыл бұрын

@tugatomsk it's not rude in Germany for example, but it is in Turkey and many other countries. Im not sure how it is in Texas or the US, but obviously in his education, it is a rude thing to do.

@suzib777

3 ай бұрын

A true Texan, RIP Carroll Shelbry. My mom's first name was Carroll, named after her father Judson Carroll Jones

Carroll Shelby is a National Treasure. The movie has shed some light on his deeds. No one has done more for international sports racing in the U.S. than Shelby. And he built some pretty nasty hotrods along the way.

@SkylineLofe

4 жыл бұрын

don't forget Ken Miles

@chairuldewantoro9128

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Phipps dont ever try to sell that car, i's priceless

@realloud999

4 жыл бұрын

@Robert Phipps that's a pretty awesome story! Being young you kinda wish you lived through certain situations, the golden era of racing for me is one of them

@Loulovesspeed

4 жыл бұрын

@Bobby Grigar - I admit to being a Ford fan for 71 years, so I'm most thankful that he hooked up with the blue oval folks rather than Chevrolet......which aficionados know was just what happened!

@pogishokaweng9652

4 жыл бұрын

I think he is an International Treasure. Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake is loved so much here in South Africa

“You see what happens in Detroit...all the dreams get punctured” Truer words......

@garybillups1818

4 жыл бұрын

Detroit! Where the weak are killed and eaten. I grew up in the 313

@djdudemanhey

4 жыл бұрын

Came back after seeing Ford v. Ferrari just to say I thought I Shelby was a legend....now I know. F’ing awesome story brilliantly told

You have to admire Old Man Shelby's memory and his honesty.

I met him briefly several years ago at a car show. I told him I tried to raise chickens myself but it didn't work out. He said "it's a tough way to make a living". I said "all mine died, I think, maybe, I buried them to deep" He got a big chuckle out of that.

@Loulovesspeed

4 жыл бұрын

@shananagans5 - That's one of the better stories I've heard about Shelby! I met him at Lime Rock Park Historic Event in 2007. Guys were having him sign their ticket stubs, model cars, etc. When my turn came, I opened the book "The Daytona Cobra Coupes", long out of production, and he looked up at me with wide eyes and said "Wow, you really are a fan." I replied, "You have no idea. My Dad - a solid Ford man, and I would come to Lime Rock and watch your Cobras hammer the Corvettes back in the days." I got Peter Brock to sign it also, a couple of years ago. That book with those signatures is quite valuable and one of my most prized possessions. Love your story, man!

@Brucev7

4 жыл бұрын

'too?'

"If you build the right thing when the things are unpopular, that's the time to go build something." - Carroll Shelby

He keeps saying I’m going off script. I could listen to him babble for weeks on end!

Wonderful interview of an amazing auto guy. I grew up in El Segundo, next door to his plant on the LA airport and could hear the Cobra's roar to life from my house. I would walk a block and see an occasional Cobra accelerating down the side road and the sound was amazing. The torque was so strong one could see the body twist. The Shelby sales dealership was in El Segundo and as a teen I along with some young friends would visit and drool over these amazing and exciting cars. Thanks for this wonderful interview and to Carroll Shelby for the excitement he brought to so many lives. RIP Carroll Shelby.

@charlienolan8118

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a dream. Growing up in the 2000’s in England I didn’t have much of a chance of seeing anything like that, obviously 😂. I’d love to steal that memory of a cobra tearing down the asphalt screaming away. Must have been amazing. Hope your well buddy

To hear history from Mr. Shelby is a delight to watch and listen to.

I met him personally at Daytona 24 hr race , 1992, we were lucky to have a suite , and he came in to get out of the weather! he sat in back and we didnt know what to say! i called him Carroll, he said call me Shel !

@realloud999

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Carroll Shelby is like so many of my fellow Texans, smart and resourceful with a vision and zero tolerance for BS. What a guy.😎

@GnonplussedGnome

4 жыл бұрын

Years ago there was a cover story in National Geographic Magazine about the state of Texas, ill never forget the closing sentence in it. If you have a job atht no one can do, Give it to a Texan.

@phantomstratocaster

4 жыл бұрын

dont know about zero tolerance for bs he did hire Gary

@buckhorncortez

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Beto O'Rourke is a good example of people in Texas not tolerating BS...try another story that one "doesn't hunt."

@SB-mw1bg

4 жыл бұрын

A true Gentleman who could separate fact from fiction in the race car world.

@sparky6086

4 жыл бұрын

"Never BS yourself about how things happen"- Caroll Shelby ...Great advice!

Carroll Shelby truly is an American treasure. This was an amazing interview. Carroll Shelby was quick as a whip around a racetrack and in mind as well. Even though he is clearly the Hero of the story, he makes sure to give credit to all those who helped in his journey towards greatness. He is also quite humble and while he does use the word “lucky” quite a lot to describe his successes, I suspect that luck had very little to do with it. He was one of those people who would have succeeded in life regardless of where he was raised or what people were around him. Truly, one of a kind and he was very well respected by all; including his adversaries.

Carroll Shelby is a personal hero of mine. I've been a mechanic for 40 years, and he will always be the GOAT

"485, not much horsepower." 😂 what an incredible man

@Loulovesspeed

4 жыл бұрын

@World Changer - Just as important as the horsepower is what you put it in. The '65 Shelby Daytona Coupe was a mere 390 HP, yet was good for 197 MPH down the Mulsanne Straight at Le Mans, with only a 4 speed trans. A 427 Corvette of that period couldn't come close to that speed!

@tyron302

4 жыл бұрын

@@Loulovesspeed no doubt that special nose cone and tail wing helped

@Loulovesspeed

4 жыл бұрын

@tyron302 - I'm not sure what you mean about "that special nose cone"? The overall aerodynamic shape of the body was the real factor. That's just why Peter Brock designed it that way, to have much less wind resistance and more stability at higher speeds. The original Cobra roadster was about as aerodynamic as a brick! It was fine for all the races in the U.S. because none of our tracks have a straight as long as Le Mans Mulsanne, where much higher speeds could be attained - over 3 miles long originally. The roadster was good for about 150 mph. even the 427 was done at under 180 mph.

@randycoursey7230

4 жыл бұрын

@@Loulovesspeed All that wind resistance in the Cobra cockpit kept the car at 150 mph. The Daytona Coup could reach 200 mph in the straightaways.

@bwtv147

3 жыл бұрын

@@Loulovesspeed The Daytona Coupe hit a top speed of 190 mph on the straight at Sebring and 196 mph at Daytona.

If there was ever an interview that could motivate you and change your entire outlook on life and its possibilities. This interview is it. Carroll Shelby an American Hero and Legend.

Came here after watching Ford vs Ferrari movie. I love their friendship. ❤

How can 186 people give a thumbs down to a Man just telling his life's story??? Putting a smile on people's faces doing what you enjoy and not wanting to hurt or kill anyone 🤔. Rest in peace Sir, job well done! To those who hate, get off your azz and build something to make this short time on Earth more joyful 👍

@ryanstevens1701

3 жыл бұрын

They’re Ferrari fans....

@rockstarsofspeed4008

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanstevens1701 🏁😅🏁

@rockstarsofspeed4008

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanstevens1701Bro, there could not have been a better to this, this is too funny. 🏁🤣🏁

@colinbailey3694

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanstevens1701 You beat me to it!🤣 Came here to say the same thing!

@pizzamad3334

2 жыл бұрын

The bloke seems like he didn't want the interview 🤷‍♂️

Who liked the scene where the italians where yelling at each other

@tomauto15

4 жыл бұрын

I love when he threw that spare lug nut in there! I barked out laughing so hard before everybody else in the theatre.

@davidvalencia129

4 жыл бұрын

*Angry Pasta Noises

@anynonymous1585

4 жыл бұрын

**ANGRY OLIVE GARDEN RACING TEAM NOISES**

@Nrgheal

4 жыл бұрын

It's exactly how they are in Italy too

@novi0974

4 жыл бұрын

You're talking about a country that houses 70% of the worlds art treasures .. Makes for a lot of Passion .. Imagine if those Italians had the resources of the US !!

This turns out to be one hell of a documentary on the life of Carrol Shelby.

@dandawson8128

4 жыл бұрын

mrsamzero1 - check out Shelby American on Netflix. You'll watch parts of it twice, I guarantee it.

One thing listening to this man. His humility shows, he was lucky my ass. His drive and determination is what made him who he was. Hell of a person

This is my kind of down-home wisdom: sitting on the front porch (so to speak) and just listening. Letting the man speak. Glad that Carroll had a sharp mind to the end. So many don't these days.

I knew Carroll from when I was a kid. Dad and he had some business connections. Dad brought the first AC powered by a 2 liter Bristol engine into the USA in 1956. With Bob Oker driving, the car won first in class almost every time out - and frequently won first overall for production cars 2 liters and greater displacement - beating Corvettes, 300SLs, Jaguars, etc. I always felt that dad's AC inspired the Cobra.

@SuzuStudios

4 жыл бұрын

I also knew him as a kid! My dad was Ray Geddes :) From what I remember Carroll was such a pleasure to be around

Carroll Shelby & Enzo Ferrari both remarkable individuals that were cut from a very rare and special cloth indeed. they have made a major impact in this world. God bless their souls.

@Loulovesspeed

3 жыл бұрын

@CHUUMPASS -Well said, my man!

In grade 7, 2013, one of our school assignments was to find someone famous or whatever and write about what makes them a hero/idol to us. At first, I chose Carroll Shelby because he came to mind but as I was doing my research for the assignment, his life story captivated me...a young bedridden boy with a heart condition who grows up to be one of greatest names among car enthusiasts... something about that stuck with me...his highs and lows in life, who he was as a person, his involvement with the creation of the legendary Ford GT...it all stuck with me. Since being captivated by his life, I put 110% into that assignment and in the end got a B+ (I think). Fast forward to grade 11, 2017, I tell a couple of my friends that at some point they have to make a movie about the creation of the Ford GT or Shelby's life and then low and behold...Ford V Ferrari is announced in 2019 and it became one of my favourite movies ever.

@MyClassicCarTV

4 ай бұрын

You picked a good person as an inspiration. I’ve always admired him too.

He said he has enough sense to know that nobody is remembered for long. Here we are 23 years later watching this interview. I don’t know about y’all, but my eyes are glued to the screen and I’ve had a giant smile on my face the entire time.

@ronwilken5219

2 жыл бұрын

I just wish I could hear the bloody thing

@marylouleeman

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronwilken5219 We can hear Mr. Shelby, have to take the gist of what the interviewer says.

There will never be another Carroll Shelby, a legend and great business man.

@MrGaryGG48

4 жыл бұрын

That's probably true but more to the point; the era in which Shelby and Ford and Ferrari came together in this phenomenal confrontation will never be recreated. The dynamics that allowed all of those things to occur were unique to that time... and it makes a fantastic documentary to study.

@64fairlane305

4 жыл бұрын

@@bluespig1 Good point. Greed is the main reason why our civilization "expands" like cancer

@paulpatton5093

4 жыл бұрын

An amazing interview with an Icon!

@margaritajaramillo3676

4 жыл бұрын

Quiero verla en español

@Loulovesspeed

4 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Gallegos - The right man, born at the right time, who followed his desires down the right path!

My only criticism of this is an hour and a half is not enough. I could listen to Mr Shelby talk all day long. Everybody gets a name check. What a brilliant mind who is extremely humble and happy with all he has achieved. Not a bad word to say about anybody and is extremely grateful to all that helped him along the way. Excellent storyteller too! The Ken Miles part made me well up. The way he talks about being remembered at the end made me a little sad. Carroll, you will be remembered for centuries to come.

@jerryday8817

Жыл бұрын

I have always loved the Cobra, but I didn't know much about Carroll Shelby until I saw Ford vs Ferrari, after that I watched everything I could find online, every doc, every interview and when I had seen them all more then a few times, I went to the library to take out books about him and his cars, he is my hero now, him and his crew, they just beat every odd and took on the world, he inspires me to leave a mark in this world before my time is up.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND KNOWLEDGE ON FORD'S AND RACING.

I love how he gave credit to the ones that helped him succeed. He seemed like a great man. He’s one of the best but humble enough to give credit to the ones that helped him get to where he was. RIP

I live in Iowa but in 2010 I got a chance to visit the Las Vegas Shelby Museum (right beside the race track) to see the GT40, the AC Cobra, and a whole range of historic and contemporary Shelby Mustangs. Back then you could get into the museum for free and on a Wednesday at 10:00 you could get into a behind the scenes tour and see the Shelby's being built. I don't think you can do that anymore. One of the best days of my life. I'll never forget it. Amazing cars; Amazing Man. RIP Mr Shelby.

Man had a heart problem and lived to be 89 that's awesome

@Loulovesspeed

4 жыл бұрын

@Blayne Maddox - He had more than a heart problem, he was one of the longest survivors of a heart transplant. He also had a kidney transplant, from his son! I met him at The Lime Rock Park Historic Festival a few years before his death. Just a short conversation with him and it was obvious to me that he was a very gracious person. RIP Carroll and thanks for all that you brought to American road racing fans. He won the first SCCA Championship race the first year Lime Rock Park opened, in 1957, in a Maserati 300S.

@RollinTwentySix

3 жыл бұрын

The man enjoyed very spicy food often, and I believe that helps ward off disease. I rarely get sick, myself and I love habaneros lol

I'm just overwhelmed with how generous Shelby is in naming so many of the people who made his career successful.

God, I could listen to this man talk for a week.

"I have 4 pots on the stove and they are all boiling over" referring to his interests. One of the most relatable lines I have ever heard spoken.

What a great interview. no nonsense gear head. Nothing better. Every time a heavy horsepower V8 mustang whizzes by. He's remembered.

I just bought Le Mans 66 on DVD . Great film . And this was a great interview

I could listen to him all day long. what a smart gentleman and a complete MANIAC!

Maybe the best interview of Shelby on the internet. Love the stories, and the no BS background on his projects and others (Pantera). Legendary.

I love when people are honest. It helps to secure an accurate History. I believe him.

Wow, seeing Shelby's emotions and body language when he mentioned Ken Miles at Le Mans and his subsequent passing really struck a chord. He genuinely felt bad and misses his friend.

What a humble and class act over his entire lifetime. Cheers sir and RIP!

"Never BS yourself about how things happen". .. Great advice!

From now on I'll call them "sport cars" just like Carroll Shelby.

@jquest43

4 жыл бұрын

@Literally Shaking hypercars that are Mega!!

Just bought a Shelby Mustang 350 and I'm here to learn about the man who made it all possible.

I could listen to Carroll Shelby talk about cars for days

As a proud member of Team Shelby and a proud owner of a Shelby GT500 I had the honor and privilege of meeting the late Mr Shelby back in 2007 and I was fortunate enough to hear this awesome story and others in person from the legend himself. RIP Mr Shelby, your surely missed.

What a classy and down to earth human being. Humble man and unpretentious. Great interview from beginning to end.

If only elected politicians were this humble, honest and dedicated.

@Loulovesspeed

4 жыл бұрын

@Bw Bacon - That would be a dream come true...……….but don't hold your breath as it will never happen!

@ugaritfarhan4511

4 жыл бұрын

@@Loulovesspeed dont hold ur breath

@street5ivetouch375

4 жыл бұрын

power corrupts the best

@johnmcgarity3768

3 жыл бұрын

Shelby for president!!!

@bergonath8851

3 жыл бұрын

Then they wouldn't be politicians.

I sat with Carroll in the back tent at Scottsdale, the night the Super Snake Cobra ran for $5.5m and I asked him " How was it to beat the Ferraris at LeMans?....He stared at me and said..."It was easy! "

I just watched the movie. What a great movie.

This is GOLD...!! The full interview from Carroll's childhood on up. I had the pleasure of meeting Carroll at Laguna Seca Raceway.. He almost ran me over in the pits. >>LOL

@friendly1870

4 жыл бұрын

I'll have to come finish this after i see the movie

@patricksimmons9853

4 жыл бұрын

I would have let him run over me👍🏼

@MrGTO-ze7vb

4 жыл бұрын

@@patricksimmons9853 LOL.. I like my body in good shape without tire marks over it

@ronwilsontringue6574

4 жыл бұрын

only he would have done something that stupid.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Matt Daemon did a great job matching this legend's mannerisms and habits as he speaks, let alone his speeching patterns and accent.

Even at this point in his life that man is sharp as can be. A absolute legend

Probably the best Shelby interview - very introspective. I love the man

I was born in 1980 and while I was growing up, I just knew Shelby as the company and name. I never thought to connect it to an actual person who made it what it is. It was mindblowing when I found out and still is.

Best automotive interview ever! Got to see more about the man himself than I've ever seen before. No wonder he was so successful!

Much respect for this humble man. He’s a true car guy and built iconic American Muscle! I’m proud to drive my Mustang GT!

@keithrdoak

4 жыл бұрын

I hear you

I don't understand why anyone would give this a thumbs down?!! It's totally informative, insightful, completely benign and no way deserved of any scorn.

If you never want your passion for cars to die, this is 90 minutes that will show you how Mr Shelby became immortal with the same passion.

I don't think I can like this enough, he was an amazing man to say the least.

They don't make'em like Shelby no more. I can listen to him for hours.

Dennis Gage gave the world of automotive history a priceless gift by taking the time to interview Shelby with educated and insightful questions that brought out many important details. Great stuff! -Steve Magnante

@MyClassicCarTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! That’s high praise and I appreciate it!

I love that he’s so humble and done such incredible things, I could think of Carroll Shelby the Shakespeare of cars.

@harrisjames3761

4 жыл бұрын

I've always said he was Einstein of automobiles

This made me tear up. RIP Carroll send our regards to Ken.

@PrinceAlhorian

3 жыл бұрын

@David H. It takes one to know one hey...

@PrinceAlhorian

3 жыл бұрын

@David H. Oooh we got a snowflake here ladies and gentlemen! How about you go to your little safe space, sip your camomile soy latte and have a little cry. If you cant take a banter in jest you infantile imbecilic I suggest you refrain from slandering random remarks of respect with your Cro-Magnonic glutterations and inferior cortex. That being said, unless your neaderthallic ego wishes to be educated in as monosyllabic a method as I dare to muster, and thus endangering myself to descend into the primal primitiveness of your psyche, I suggest you refrain from slandering the commentaries of your neighbors with unfounded accusations of homosexuality.

Matt Damon did a hell of a job pulling off acting as Carrol Shelby even the way he would stutter and his since of humor.

I could listen to these stories for 8 solid hours. So much wisdom.

This man's brilliance is immeasurable. Given his age in this interview and his ability to recall car/plane models, people, and all chronologically described... I hate Fords but I must tip my hat to this man.

@Loulovesspeed

2 жыл бұрын

Then you should also tip your hat to Ford for being astute enough to recognize what Shelby could provide to put Ford in the winner's circle!

@Test7017

2 жыл бұрын

@@Loulovesspeed I've only owned japanese and korean

@Loulovesspeed

2 жыл бұрын

@@Test7017 - Well, I have owned Japanese, German and American cars so I would think that would make me better qualified to make the comment I did! By the way, the German and Japanese cars I owned both had issues, as do American or any other country's cars. There is no such thing as the perfect car!

I grew up around Shelbys. My mother was a SAAC concours judge. I met Shelby when I was 18 and saw him a half dozen times between 1989 and 1992. I sat next to him and Larry Shinoda at the MCA convention in valley forge 1994, across from Steve Saleen. I need to go see the movie asap. I bleed blue. Shelby's and Mustang's run through my blood.

This interview is a blessing. No fluff, just Carroll telling us what went on. Thank you for this.

It's hilarious how humble Shelby is in this interview. "I get to ranting sometimes and I have a hard time keeping to a script". The guy, without any doubt, knew full well that he was an absolute legend of automotive history and that any car guy would sit and listen to him tell stories until they passed out from exhaustion.... But in his mind, or at least in his outward persona in this interview, he was a ranting old man taking up an interviewer's time. It's nearly impossible for me to imagine that amount of humility from a man with Shelby's life. Most of the stories told here I had already heard through one avenue or another, but it's quite a thing to be able to see Shelby, more or less, apologize his way through telling them himself. If I had half his reserve and 1% of his accomplishments, I'd count myself lucky. He's truly an inspiration!

@kukko83

4 жыл бұрын

I thought that too. It's funny how he is so apologetic, and at one point says something along the lines of "I'll try and stop elaborating on things." Please don't Mr. Shelby, just elaborate more on every topic if you can, and ramble as much as you like. I guess for people like him, the things he accomplished came so naturally, that he didn't see them the same way that people on the outside do. I'm sure he was proud of everything he did, but being a naturally (I guess) down to earth guy, he was more comfortable giving credit to other people involved, than himself. It's also nice to see him so genuinely grateful at the end of the interview. I bet he was mostly glad, that he got to publicly give credit, to a lot of people that had a positive effect on his life.

@TheBrokenLife

4 жыл бұрын

@@kukko83 I thought about it a bit more after the fact, and it's probably just an old-school East Texas attitude of humility. Anyhow, it was hilarious to see a guy so accomplished say so little about himself. Especially in the modern age when everyone thinks their dinner is worth a social media post.

@kukko83

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrokenLife You got that right. It's crazy how different people are, compared to say ten, twenty years ago. And to see it with my own eyes, and not via a KZread-video. We have to evolve for sure, but I feel like sometimes it's more a case of devolving with the social media and digitization.

@TheBrokenLife

4 жыл бұрын

@@kukko83 Agreed... I'm not even that old and it feels like centuries have passed when it comes to tech between now and 20 years ago.

"My name is Carroll Shelby and performance is my business."

@hmackprotection1

4 жыл бұрын

Adrián Peñate Suárez Indeed

I met him twice wonderful man. The first time I met him I didn't realize who had stopped. My 65 fastback had broke down he stopped and asked me if I was ok. The second time was at a mustang rally. I spoke to him and I told him we had met before. I apologized for not knowing who he was at the time. He laughed and said you were the boy in the red fastback broke down. I was on cloud nine that he remembered me. I would have liked to have really known the man.

@Loulovesspeed

4 жыл бұрын

@Kane Guthrie - My advice would be to feel special that you had those 2 encounters with the legend. Few others can say the same!

I went to see Ford vs Ferrari with my family. I had no plans to watch it but glad my youngest son dragged me in. 🥰 amazing movie.

A true Genius. There will never be another car guy like Carroll.

@cameramanfrank

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Lewis never say never !!!

@igorthelight

3 жыл бұрын

@@cameramanfrank Technically he is right! But there will be different geniuses (like Christian von Koenigsegg)

A National Treasure 🇺🇸 Thank You Mr. Shelby for leaving us with your creations and for inspiring millions of boys and girls to go fast and chase their dreams.

Legendary 🌹💜🙏

This was an amazing interview. Carroll really engaged with the interviewer and Carroll's memory really impressed me. He remembers so many small details and never forgot to give credit where it was due. He was a truly humble man.