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Shelby American

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Shelby American is the company that made famous racing cars like the Cobra. It helped make these cars fast and successful.

Technical Definition

Shelby American is the company founded by Carroll Shelby that produced iconic performance cars like the Cobra and the GT-350. It played a key role in American motorsport history.

About Shelby American

Shelby American, Inc. is an American high performance automobile company founded by driver Carroll Shelby. The Shelby American name has been used by several legally distinct corporations founded by Shelby since his original shop in Venice, California, began operation in 1962. The current iteration is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International, Inc., a holding company formed in 2003.

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