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'Remembering the Shelby Years - 1962-1969' Goes on Sale

18 February 1999

'Remembering the Shelby Years - 1962-1969' Goes on Sale to Benefit the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation

    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18 -- Perhaps no other automobile has so
captured the attention of motoring enthusiasts as the Shelby American Cobra,
which continues to be one of the most widely recognized and replicated
automobiles of all time.  While the Cobra has been the subject of many books,
"Remembering the Shelby Years -- 1962-1969" provides readers with the whole
truth behind how Shelby American was built into a legend.
    Authored by 80 of Shelby American's employees, drivers and others
instrumental to the Cobra's success, the 300-page hard cover book was compiled
by Dave Friedman, Shelby American's team photographer.  With more than
250 exciting photographs and a collection of compelling and humorous stories,
"Remembering the Shelby Years -- 1962-1969" vividly captures the upstart
automaker's struggles, memorable battles with Ferrari and its numerous racing
victories, taking readers back in time and behind-the-scenes to see what
really happened.
    "Remembering the Shelby Years -- 1962-1969" was published for the benefit
of the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation, which Shelby founded in 1991 with
the primary function of helping children stricken with coronary or kidney
complications get the care they need.  Through various fundraisers such as
celebrity golf tournaments, Shelby's autograph signings and the new book,
funds are raised to help underprivileged children get the medical attention
they need.
    "Pure and simple, my biggest wish is that this book will pay homage to the
people who did the work," says Carroll Shelby.  "This time I want our people
to tell their own stories -- instead of people who have no idea what we did,
but only think they know."  Bob Bondurant, Dan Gurney, Phil Hill,
Parnelli Jones, Augie Pabst and Roy Salvadori are among those who share their
own personal reflections of their role in the Cobra.
    "Remembering the Shelby Years -- 1962-1969" has a suggested retail price
of $75, or $100 for a personally signed copy from Shelby, plus shipping and
handling.  To order a copy of "Remembering the Shelby Years -- 1962-1969,"
please contact the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation at 310-327-5072 or
write to:  19021 South Figueroa Street, Gardena, Calif., 90248-4510.