Quotes by Carroll Shelby

Explore a curated collection of 10 quotes by Carroll Shelby. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

I'm not going to take this defeatist attitude and listen to all this crap any more from all these people who have nothin — Carroll Shelby
The Cobra is my personal favorite car. The original 289 Cobra is the car I respect the most. I like to drive the 289 bet — Carroll Shelby
In 1964, when Lee Iacocca said, 'Shelby, I want you to make a sports car out of the Mustang,' the first thing I said was — Carroll Shelby
I've always been asked, 'What is my favorite car?' and I've always said 'The next one.' — Carroll Shelby
It's a massive motor in a tiny, lightweight car. — Carroll Shelby
The reason I moved to California the first time was to build the Cobra. I thought it was stupid to have a 1918 taxicab e — Carroll Shelby
Driving race cars was an avenue for me to learn how to build my own car, and that was my ambition all along. — Carroll Shelby
I don't think I'm a celebrity. I'm just a guy from east Texas who loves cars and airplanes. — Carroll Shelby
I had a lot of fun driving race cars, but it wasn't my No. 1 priority. — Carroll Shelby
I didn't have time for my children much. I wasn't a very good parent I had a pretty unhappy home life. — Carroll Shelby