381: Shelby Legends at The Quail
About this episode
A vibrant discussion unfolds at The Quail during Monterey Car Week, focusing on the legendary Shelby Mustangs. Greg Stanley interviews experts and owners about the first three GT500s ever built, including unique insights from Brian Stiles and Craig Jackson. The episode highlights the stories behind iconic models like 'Little Red' and the only 67 convertible GT500. With a mix of history, personal anecdotes, and expert knowledge, listeners gain a deeper appreciation for these classic cars and their significance in automotive history.
Monterey Car Week is always full of incredible stories, and this year I captured four of the best at The Quail. In this episode, these include:
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Craig Jackson – to dive into the legend of Big Red, the infamous Shelby that became a symbol of speed and rebellion.
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Brian Styles – who shares the fascinating history of the only 1967 Shelby convertible ever built, a true one-off that rewrote the Shelby story.
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Vern Estes – who brings his expertise on the ultra-rare 1965 GT350R, the competition-bred Shelbys that cemented Carroll Shelby's racing legacy.
From one-offs to race cars, each of these interviews reveals how Shelby's creations became some of the most important cars in American performance history.
Whether you're a Shelby fanatic or just love hearing the stories behind the world's rarest collector cars, this episode is packed with insider insights straight from The Quail during Monterey Car Week.
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Ford Mustang
"...terviews in this one podcast episode about Shelby Mustang. So to kick it off, we talk about the first three..."
Shelby GT500
"...kick it off, we talk about the first three Shelby GT500s ever built, including interviews with Brian Stile..."
Shelby GT350
"...Vernon Estes, who is an expert in early 65 Shelby GT350s and the caretaker of two of the 36R models."
Ford Expedition
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Jensen Interceptor
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Shelby Cobra
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Ford Cougar
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