David Castro of ClassicCars.com interviewed Aaron Shelby, the grandson of Carroll Shelby, and chatted about growing up with an automotive and racing legend grandfather. A board member of Carroll Shelby International and co-president of the Carroll Shelby Foundation, Aaron delved into his family’s legacy, new cars from Shelby American, and the 7th generation Mustang.
Shelby is associated with the Ford Mustang for good reason. The modern era at Shelby American has spawned a powerful array of fast Mustangs. But the Shelby lineup today has expanded to include the hottest trucks on the planet, such as the Shelby Raptor, Shelby F-150, Shelby F-150 Super Snake, and Shelby F-250 Diesel. The Shelby Performance Parts division is flourishing, and Team Shelby has evolved into a must-join club that keeps Shelby fans united with fun events, shows, and forums.
Shelby American moved to its current headquarters just off the Las Vegas strip in late 2013. Today, Shelby American is far more than just a manufacturing facility. It has become a destination, with a heritage center and car collection that is worth a trip to Vegas by itself.
Carroll Shelby passed away on May 11, 2012. However, he lived long enough to guide his namesake company into a bright future. The Shelby story makes for exciting reading, but the final chapters have yet to be written. – Shelby American
Check out Aaron’s interview and much more at the ClassicCars.com YouTube page.
