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Racing was just the beginning.
Carroll Shelby, who passed away May 10, 2012, at the age of 89, could have been finished five decades ago. He'd already earned more than his share of fame as the former Texas chicken farmer who'd conquered Le Mans in his trademark bib overalls. No one would have thought less of him had he spent the remainder of his life -- not very long, doctors told him -- trading racing stories for free beers.
Photo Gallery: Carroll Shelby’s Legacy - Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: Carroll Shelby’s Legacy - Automobile Magazine