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From the local media. The Shelby American Collection is my favorite place except for the Grand Canyon.

BOULDER - Carroll Shelby, the legenday car designer and champion auto racer, had plans to visit Colorado in September.

He passed away Thursday night in Dallas, Texas, after battling pneumonia. He was 89.

A large collection of some of the most famous cars bearing Shelby's name are housed in Boulder.

The Shelby American Collection has some of the most famous Shelby American cars every built. The display is through the generosity of many Shelby owners and collectors.

Among the rare cars that can be seen there include: a Daytona Coupe, a large collection of GT40's, Shelby Mustang GT500's and 289 and 427 Cobras.

This is the 50th anniversary of the Cobra and a special event was planned for Sept. 8 at the Shelby American Collection. Carroll Shelby was scheduled to attend, in addition to other notables, including Bob Bondurant, Jack Sears and other Shelby American team members.

The Shelby American Collection is a not-for-profit and open to the public on Saturdays. The address is 5020 Chapparal Court in Boulder. Admission is $5 and the collection is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.