Ford And Carroll Shelby Announce Historic Partnership
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Ford And Carroll Shelby Announce Historic Partnership
Looks like we could be getting some more specility cars sooner than later. 
FORD AND CARROLL SHELBY ANNOUNCE HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
Ford GT supercar is first of multiple endeavors to target performance-minded consumers.
The partnership will draw on the expertise of Carroll Shelby to develop world-class, niche performance Ford products
Pebble Beach, Calif., Aug. 15 – More than 41 years after their original agreement to produce performance cars began, Ford Motor Company and Carroll Shelby today announced the formation of a historic new partnership to "do it again."
Shelby, a former race car driver and creator of numerous collectable performance cars, will offer his expertise in partnership with the Ford Performance Group in the development of specialty niche performance products.
These performance products, like the Shelby Fords from more than 40 years ago, will offer performance-minded consumers more of everything – increased power, better handling and unique design.
"When I look at Ford’s upcoming lineup of performance cars, including the Ford GT and next-generation Ford Mustang, I see countless opportunities to raise the performance bar even higher," Shelby added. "I couldn’t be more proud than I am today to have the opportunity to re-create history with the only automotive company that holds the key to my heart."
Throughout the 1960s, Shelby and Ford cooperated on numerous racing and performance-product programs, from the original Shelby Cobra to the Ford GT40 and the GT350 and GT500 Mustangs.
FORD AND CARROLL SHELBY ANNOUNCE HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
Ford GT supercar is first of multiple endeavors to target performance-minded consumers.
The partnership will draw on the expertise of Carroll Shelby to develop world-class, niche performance Ford products
Pebble Beach, Calif., Aug. 15 – More than 41 years after their original agreement to produce performance cars began, Ford Motor Company and Carroll Shelby today announced the formation of a historic new partnership to "do it again."
Shelby, a former race car driver and creator of numerous collectable performance cars, will offer his expertise in partnership with the Ford Performance Group in the development of specialty niche performance products.
These performance products, like the Shelby Fords from more than 40 years ago, will offer performance-minded consumers more of everything – increased power, better handling and unique design.
"When I look at Ford’s upcoming lineup of performance cars, including the Ford GT and next-generation Ford Mustang, I see countless opportunities to raise the performance bar even higher," Shelby added. "I couldn’t be more proud than I am today to have the opportunity to re-create history with the only automotive company that holds the key to my heart."
Throughout the 1960s, Shelby and Ford cooperated on numerous racing and performance-product programs, from the original Shelby Cobra to the Ford GT40 and the GT350 and GT500 Mustangs.
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Isn't Shelby currently building "new" Cobras from parts that were left from the original run? Maybe those will be marketed through Ford dealerships.
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