385: Built to Thrill - The Shelby Legacy with Gary Patterson
About this episode
Gary Patterson from Shelby American shares his deep-rooted passion for Mustangs and the legacy of Carroll Shelby. The conversation dives into personal stories, including Patterson's first driving experience in a Shelby Mustang and his long-standing career with the company. They discuss the evolution of Shelby vehicles, including the iconic Super Snake and the new GT350 models, as well as the challenges and innovations in the automotive industry today. Patterson emphasizes the importance of looking forward while honoring Shelby's spirit of innovation.
What does it take to preserve a legend like Shelby American while continuing to innovate for the next generation of drivers?
In this very special episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with Gary Patterson, President of Shelby American, to explore the full throttle story of America's most iconic performance brand.
From working alongside Carroll Shelby himself to leading the company into the future with new builds, collector programs, and electric concepts, Gary shares behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else.
Plus:
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A preview of what's next for the Shelby GT lineup
- A special spotlight on Shelby's incredible fanbase
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And… a personal tribute in the form of my original track: "Shelby Legacy" — you'll hear a 30-second teaser at the beginning and the full song at the end of the episode.
This episode is sponsored by our friends at California Car Cover — my go-to source for custom-fit car covers and detailing gear. They've protected both my '66 GTO and Porsche Boxster S, and I trust them to keep your Shelby safe, too.
🔗 Weblinks:-
Shelby American: https://www.shelby.com
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Shelby Heritage Center: https://www.shelby.com/ShelbyHeritageCenter
- Shelby Store: https://www.shelbystore.com
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California Car Cover: https://www.calcarcover.com
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Shelby Registry: https://www.shelby.com/ShelbyRegistry
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Ford Mustang
"...neak peek as far as what replaced my beloved 1965 Mustang, Fastback, Caspian blue over blue hypo that I sol..."
Porsche Boxster
"...o special cars I have in the garage for my wife's Boxster S. Now, that's a 2005, less than 5,000 miles from..."
Pontiac Gto
"...the other car, as you know, is my unrestored 1966 Pontiac GTO. I chose a black cover for this one to kind of go..."
Cordoba Cordova
"...r for this one to kind of go with the black vinyl Cordova roof. So, as you can see, I've got those both cov..."
Shelby Cobra
"... was always with the cars and I always had the 69 Cobra Jet. So, you know, I would go to shows and events"
Cobra 427 Cobra
"... is all about. So Don came and he brought a Black 427 Cobra, bad ass. So, you know, we had a great time, blah..."
Shelby GT500
"...with Ford again and Carol Shelby had licensed the GT500 name and after that period of time,"
Shelby GT350
"...fter that period of time, eventually in 2015, the GT350 name for a period of time."
Mustang Gt350 Shelby Mustang
"...acted Ford and said, hey, we'd love to do another GT350 Shelby Mustang and they said, well, we don't have the rights to ..."
Ferrari Off
"They helped them win the overall LeMond take Ferrari off the podium. Yeah."
Shelby Daytona Coupe
"...s that air right out over the hood, just like the Daytona Coupes, the GT40s, the Shelby Series One, all those kind..."
Tesla Model 3
"...we drove it at the track. We actually had a Tesla Model 3 several years before that. And a guy loaned it to..."
Tesla Model
"...t it, we drove it at the track. We actually had a Tesla Model 3 several years before that. And a guy loaned it ..."
Dodge Dakota
"... Dodge in 1989 where they made about 1,500 of the Dakotas. But we got back in the business in 2013."
Ford Raptor
"...ered ones. We even do a Shelby version of the new Ford Raptor R. Fabulous truck comes from the factory at Ford"
Ferrari 430
"... Motor Trend tested at one time against cars like Ferrari 430 at the time or 360, I can't remember, cause I was..."
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