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Originally Posted by FlyinTiger
I believe that man about as far as I can throw him. His intentions have always circulated around the almighty dollar and a foundation is a tax dodging way to do so. His recent insurgence is based around Shelby GT's ( a mashing of Ford parts catalog items ) and GT500's that he never touches ( only allowed Ford to use the nomenclature without another lawsuit ). My hat goes off to the Saleens ( now defunct ), Steedas and Roushes that actually develop their own cars and parts for Ford, similar to what Carroll Shelby did in the 60's.
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Carroll Shelby had major imput into the engineering and production of the 07 - 09 GT 500. (Common knowledge in Ford circles) Like 1968 thru 1970 the cars were built with his imput but not modified at his plant. Incredible that a guy that has donated over 30 high dollar collectible automobiles to charity is bashed and accused of "dodging taxes". please...... Given the lunatics that are in DC right now EVERYONE better create a "foundation". I don't know....maybe him being a legend is all a myth. Steve Saleen is done unless he can succeed with his new company which is still in question, Jack Roush builds a great car, but is higher priced than a GT 500 and doesn't hold value as well. I guess the Shelby's are not for everyone but I sure like mine. It's Ok that Carroll himselff didn't touch it. Having his name on it means its bad ass and will be worth than I paid for it in 20 years. Try that with a Saleen, Roush or Steeda.
