Written with the full cooperation of Carroll Shelby and with a foreword by Edsel B. Ford II, the great-grandson of Henry Ford, this is the ultimate chronicle of the prominent American car manufacturer and driver of sports cars of the twentieth century—now in paperback edition. Author Rinsey Mills' passion for AC cars and the history of motor sports led him to his first meeting with Carroll Shelby. His proposal to collaborate in order to create an accurate record of Shelby's life and achievements was initially rejected but later accepted with enthusiasm. This authorized biography is the result.

Carroll Shelby: The Authorized Biography was long in the making, as Mills left no stone unturned in his quest to produce the comprehensive study of Shelby's extraordinary life. He conducted extensive research and numerous interviews, fully capturing Carroll Shelby's narrative both in and out of the world of racing, including:

• Childhood in Texas
• Service in the army during World War II
• Post-war entrepreneurship
• First racing victories in 1952
• Legendary 1959 victory in the 24 hours of Le Mans
• Monumental release of the first Cobra and the founding of Shelby American in 1962
• Historic collaboration with Ford that would last for decades
• Personal interests and travels
• Contemporary legacy

Stunning photographs from Shelby's personal collection complement a book whose original hardcover edition was published just weeks before his death, making Carroll Shelby: The Authorized Biography a magnificent and lasting tribute to one of the greatest figures of the motor world of the twentieth century. Pages: 552, Publication Year: 0707, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm