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Minvaren

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on: May 11, 2012, 03:39:53 PM

Linky.

I preferred import to domestic cars growing up, but even so, it's hard to overstate his influence on racing and autos in general.

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Reply #1 on: May 11, 2012, 03:50:26 PM

Even a car n00b like myself knows his name. That is a pretty good testament to his impact. RIP.

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You call it an accident. I call it justice.

Reply #2 on: May 11, 2012, 09:00:36 PM

In high school, this guy was my savior for domestic cars. Sad passing...

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Evildrider

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Reply #3 on: May 11, 2012, 10:42:53 PM

When I bought my Mustang they had a 2002 Shelby Cobra with 5000 miles on it for sale. They were just asking like 7k more than i was willing to go. :( Heartbreak

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Reply #4 on: May 12, 2012, 05:22:28 AM

Hey Little Cobra Godspeed Mr Shelby, you made a lot of us gear heads across generations

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