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automotive1 hour ago•19 min saved

Shelby’s Secret Pantera Roars Back to Life with a Twin-Turbo Heart

Beau Boeckmann chronicles buying Carroll Shelby’s secret 1985 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S, discovering the original twin-turbo Chrysler V8 in a junkyard, and restoring it with Gale Banks and Galpin Auto Sports; after a blistering test drive, the car’s 600+ hp performance defies its vintage roots, leading to a “Should I Sell It” discussion as part of The Autopian’s ongoing series about preserving, sharing, and valuing automotive history.

via The Autopian|

#automotive #banks #de-tomaso

business3 months ago•2 min saved

Ford Renames Shelby Streets to Reflect Truck-SUV Focus

Ford is renaming two Carroll Shelby Way segments on its Dearborn campus to reflect its current product priorities: West becomes Raptor Way and East becomes Navigator Avenue, while Village Road becomes Mustang Alley and South Pond Road becomes Bronco Bend. The 350-acre renovation, set to finish in 2029, will convert Ford’s Product Development Center into labs, meeting space, Ford Racing offices and an employee gym, signaling a shift away from Shelby branding toward trucks and SUVs like the F-150, Raptor and Navigator.

via The Drive|

#bronco #business #dearborn

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Deadly Crashes in Shelby Leave Multiple Victims

Multiple fatalities were reported after a truck involved in a police chase crashed into a house in Shelby, North Carolina. The chase began in Blacksburg, South Carolina, after a white pickup truck was following and shooting at a Dodge Charger. The truck fled from Cleveland County deputies and crashed into the home in Shelby. Several people died from the crash, but no one in the Charger was hit.

via WBTV|

#crime #fatalities #police-chase