LOS ANGELES – November 9, 2023 – In what has been a decade long battle between the Shelby Trust, owner of “Shelby” trademarks and trade dress relating to internationally known and respected Shelby vehicles, and Denise Halicki, surviving spouse of H.B. “Toby” Halicki, producer of the 1974 “Gone in 60 Seconds” film, the 1982 “The Junkman” film, and the 1983 “Deadline Auto Theft film, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has finally and decisively placed Shelby in the driver’s seat. (more…)
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Privateer Robert Prilika to Drive 4WD Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport in 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
LAS VEGAS – June 16, 2023 – Robert Prilika, who drove a 2022 Shelby GT500SE into history last year in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, will return to compete in a new Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport under the Robert Prilika Motorsports banner. Officials from Shelby American, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK) and members of the Team Shelby club will attend the race on June 25 as part of the ongoing Carroll Shelby Centennial Celebration. (more…)
Shelby American Reopens 1963 Small Block Shelby “Dragonsnake” Cobra Production
LAS VEGAS – June 2, 2023 – Through a partnership with Legendary GT Continuation Cars, Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), will offer five “new” 1963 Shelby aluminum continuation “Dragonsnake” roadsters. Honoring the five 1960s factory racecars, the first Dragonsnake is a tribute to NHRA champion Bruce Larson, who was on stage and helped unveil the Shelby roadster at the Carlisle Ford Nationals presented by eBay Motors in Pennsylvania. (more…)