Shelby American: The Renegades Who Built the Cars, Won the Races, and Lived the Legend

I felt like have had a vested interest in this story as the owner of a 66 Shelby Mustang (6S1801 since 69). There have been lots of books, magazine articles, organizations (SAAC) and tribal folklore about this company but I thoroughly enjoyed the comprehensive story presented by the author. His treatment and documentation gives a fairly detailed view of the process that propelled Shelby into what we have come to know. The fact that there were so many contributing factors coming in at different times is really appreciated when viewed as a timeline. Because of the individual successes that Shelby had, many of the stories we have tend to cherry-pick a particular success. This lays out the organization's trajectory and talks about the hits and near-misses.

I really enjoyed reading this Kindle book. Shelby started his company in August of 1962 and built some of the greatest race cars in the USA. The book includes some great photos of the race cars his company created. A great bibliography is included.This book is worth your time to read if you are serious about learning what Carroll Shelby and his employees created and their contribution to global auto racing history.

If a person likes Mustangs, appreciates cars and is curious about the cars and the vision and character responsible for the creation of the legend; this book will be of interest.

like reading about this past history

Even for a Ford racing fan of 60+ years this book provided new stories and insights. This would a great first read for someone starting to learn about Cobras and road racing Fords.

Good as a first book on Shelby and the Shelby American era, and well written. However if you already have one or two books on Shelby, not that much new.

Husband is a big Shelby & motor sports fan. Gave him insight beyond what he already knew

Good book, great service

Excellent book full of information

Bin zwar noch nicht am Ende des Buches angelangt, aber bis jetzt scheint mir die Caroll Shelby Erzählung mit dem Drum Herum glaubhaft.

A very interesting and well-constructed book. Heavy on detail and an absorbing read. Don't expect a lot of great photos though, you need something by Dave Friedman for that but as an entertaining and informative read with details you may not have heard before this book is spot-on. Most enjoyable if you are fascinated by this unique Anglo-American story. Three cheers for Ken Miles!

Easily one of the most readable and revealing of the many books on the legend that was Shelby American. Highly recommended.

Bought for husband who enjoyed it but not particularly good value for money