Age, Biography and Wiki
Carroll Shelby (Carroll Hall Shelby) was born on 11 January, 1923 in Leesburg, TX, is an American automotive designer. Discover Carroll Shelby's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Carroll Shelby networth?
Popular As |
Carroll Hall Shelby |
Occupation |
actor,miscellaneous |
Age |
89 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
Born |
11 January, 1923 |
Birthday |
11 January |
Birthplace |
Leesburg, Texas, U.S. |
Date of death |
May 10, 2012 |
Died Place |
Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 89 years old group.
Carroll Shelby Height, Weight & Measurements
At 89 years old, Carroll Shelby height not available right now. We will update Carroll Shelby's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
Weight |
Not Available |
Body Measurements |
Not Available |
Eye Color |
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Hair Color |
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Who Is Carroll Shelby's Wife?
His wife is Cleo Shelby (m. 1997–2012)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Cleo Shelby (m. 1997–2012) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Michael Hall Shelby, Sharon Anne Shelby, Patrick Shelby |
Carroll Shelby Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Carroll Shelby worth at the age of 89 years old? Carroll Shelby’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Carroll Shelby's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Actor |
Carroll Shelby Social Network
Timeline
In 2003 he teamed with Ford in a partnership that included a new Mustang design. In 2005 he built the first Shelby Mustang Concept CSM:00001, with this car, he proved to Ford he can still build great cars. Then in 2007, he went to the New York Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center to introduce the Ford GT500KR. Since 2005 there has been a whole line of Shelby cars til present day(2016).
Had a heart transplant in 1990. After seeing two children die because they didn't get needed organs, he formed the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation, which helps get needed organs for children.
He founded a wheel company and an automobile club. He returned to sports car design in 1982. When Lee Iacocca was Chairman of Chrysler, he hired Shelby and they designed special-edition performance models of the Dodge Charger and other cars.
He marketed a chili mix in 1969 and spent time in Africa in the 1970s hunting big game and organizing expeditions.
He is known for his work on Grand Prix (1966), Formula 1 (1950) and Flying the Feathered Edge (2014). He was married to Cleo, Helena Dahl, Cynthia Psaros, Jan Harrison, Jeanne Fields and Sandra Brandstetter.
He partnered with Lee Iacocca of Ford in 1964 to create a high-performance Mustang version for racing. In January 1965 the first Shelby Mustang made its debut.
In 1959 he was the second American-born driver to win the 24 hours of Le Mans in France. A heart ailment forced him to quit driving professionally in 1962. He founded Shelby American in 1962 to build his Cobra cars.
He drove for the Aston-Martin team in 1954 at the race in Sebring, Florida. In November 1957 he won the 100-mile race at Riverside, California, in a one-seat Maserati.
He entered his first auto race in 1952, driving in a quarter-mile drag meet, then won road races in the Southwest. He wore striped bib coveralls because he didn't have time to change. It became his signature outfit.
Son of Warren Shelby, a rural mail carrier, and car enthusiast. He made his rounds in a 1928 Whippet. He served as a flight instructor in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He then worked in the Texas oil fields and became a chicken farmer.
Carroll Shelby was born on January 11, 1923 in Leesburg, Texas, USA as Carroll Hall Shelby.