The 289 Register News No 44 Summer 1962 | Page 8

Probably best known in the UK as the man that brought us the legendary AC Cobra some 50 years ago, Carroll Shelby became a legend much earlier, during his time as a racing driver. The following is taken from an article by Art Evans, a close friend of Shelby. Shelby with Jeanne Fields at Turner Air Force Base, Albany, Georgia in Roy Cheeryhomes’ Cadillac-Allard J2X. (Photo: Sharon Shelby collection) This Shelby family photo was taken towards the beginning of the fifties. Shelby is holding one of his many trophies with Sharon on his left, then Patrick, Jeanne and Michael. (Photo: Joel Finn Collection) 8 THE 289 REGISTER