An automotive icon has passed away at the age of 89. Carroll Shelby in the automotive world and especially for Ford was 'The Man'.

Shelby passed away at the age of 89 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, a cause of the death has not be disclosed. Shelby who designed the Shelby Cobras and Ford Mustang Cobras also was known as one of the few to influence design for all 3 automakers. Successful at almost everything he touched when it comes to the auto world he will be missed.

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