Automotive Art – Wally Thomason’s “Shel”

Carroll Shelby Artwork

Wally Thomason captures the essence of racer, team owner, chicken farmer and chili huckster, Carroll Shelby.

Texas chicken farmer, team driver for Aston Martin, winner of Le Mans, team manager of Ford’s Le Mans winners, World Champion constructor, successful road car manufacturer – quite a portfolio for anyone, and Carroll Shelby had a heart condition through most of it. A generous and visionary competitor, mellowed by age and a heart transplant, it was remarkable to have a few words with him at Monterey a few years ago. The real thing.

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