Legendary sports car designer Carroll Shelby dies

Texas native known for Cobra, Shelby Mustang

DETROIT – Automotive legend Carroll Shelby has died at the age of 89.

Shelby was a champion race car driver in the 1950s, but heart problems led to his retirement and he began designing muscle cars.

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The Shelby Cobra and Shelby Mustang were among his most popular designs.

Shelby was among the longest-living heart transplant patients. He received a new heart in 1990.


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