Carroll Shelby was an American automotive designer, racing driver, and entrepreneur best known for his involvement with AC Cobra and Mustang-based performance cars. He was the only individual to win 24 Hours of Le Mans as a driver, team manager, and manufacturer. He was known for creating high performance cars for both the street and track. He not only worked for Ford but also collaborated with other manufacturers. This exhibit highlights not only the most well-known vehicles, but also some of the lesser-known ones.

WAS ON DISPLAY

  • 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback, On loan from The American Muscle Car Museum
  • 1966 Shelby AC Cobra MKIII 427 Roadster, On loan from The American Muscle Car Museum
  • 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500, On loan from The American Muscle Car Museum
  • 1983 Dodge Shelby Charger, On loan from The American Muscle Car Museum
  • 1986 Dodge Shelby Omni GLHS, On loan from Larry and Rachelle Weymouth
  • 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota Pickup, On loan from The American Muscle Car Museum
  • 1999 Shelby Series 1 Roadster, On loan from The American Muscle Car Museum
  • 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 Super Snake Coupe, On loan from Rickey & Pat Stone Collection, Calhoun, GA
  • 2022 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Heritage Edition, On loan from The American Muscle Car Museum

On display November 11, 2025 – March 1, 2026

This exhibit, Shelby Built, is sponsored in part by Tom & Ann Earley