[Joe's Garage]

Originally Posted by Bernica

I am trying to stay out of this but have to wonder what the likes of Phil Remington, Pete Brock and many others would have to say about this. Sadly, we can't ask Phil.
Good luck on the debate!

Peter Brock on Carroll Shelby, Car & Driver interview -

Car & Driver: What was Shelby like as a boss?

Peter Brock: Well, he could be suave with women. But [Ford racing boss] Jacque Passino once told me, “That old chicken farmer is so dumb that I have to have three lawyers around me or I’ll lose my wallet and my pants.” Carroll was a good driver, but he didn’t know much about cars, so he surrounded himself with guys who did. He was selective about what he tried, so he came off as a guy who knew what he was doing. Man, he could lay that Texas accent on so thick you couldn’t understand a word, then he’d fly to Detroit and speak perfect English.

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