Timeline for Ford and Shelby
1903: Henry Ford establishes Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
1920s-1930s: Carroll Shelby is born on January 11, 1923, in Leesburg, Texas. He grows up with a passion for cars and motorsports.
1940s-1950s: Carroll Shelby begins his racing career, competing in various races, including Formula One and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
1962: Carroll Shelby founds Shelby American, Inc. after his racing career is cut short due to health issues. The company’s focus is on high-performance car modification and production.
1964: Ford and Shelby collaborate to create the Shelby Cobra, a high-performance sports car that combines a British AC chassis with an American Ford V8 engine. The Shelby Cobra becomes a legendary sports car and a dominant force in racing.
1965: Shelby American introduces the Shelby GT350, a modified version of the Ford Mustang, designed for racing and performance enthusiasts.
1965-1966: The Ford GT40, a mid-engine sports car, wins the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race four times in a row from 1966 to 1969, marking a significant achievement for Ford in motorsports.
1965-1966: To compete against Ferrari’s dominance in the GT class, Shelby and his team develop the Shelby Daytona Coupe, a purpose-built race car based on the Shelby Cobra. The Coupe features a sleek aerodynamic design and achieves remarkable speeds, helping Ford win the FIA World GT Championship in 1965.
1967: Ford and Shelby unveil the Shelby Mustang GT500, featuring a powerful 428 cubic-inch V8 engine and becoming a popular muscle car.
Late 1960s: Due to increasing safety and emission regulations, as well as financial challenges, production of Shelby-modified cars by Shelby American comes to an end.
2003: To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ford and honor the iconic Shelby Cobra, Ford introduces the Ford GT, a modern supercar inspired by the GT40.
2006: Carroll Shelby collaborates with Ford once again to develop the Shelby GT-H, a special edition of the Ford Mustang available for rental through the Hertz car rental company.
2019: Ford and Shelby American continue their partnership with the introduction of the Shelby GT500, the most powerful Mustang ever produced, boasting over 700 horsepower.
The collaboration between Ford and Shelby has left an indelible mark on automotive history, and the Shelby Daytona Coupe remains an iconic and influential race car, showcasing the engineering prowess and racing legacy of both entities.
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Video Time Line
- 00:00 The speaker found a Shelby Daytona Coupe abandoned in a guy’s backyard.
- 00:14 The speaker is selling some cars but is tempted to buy the abandoned Daytona.
- 01:12 The car doesn’t have a transmission and hasn’t been driven for about five years.
- 02:00 The owner needs money to finish another car project, so he’s selling the Daytona.
- 03:19 The car is actually a Factory Five kit car and was purchased in 2016 with only a little over a thousand miles on it.
- 06:27 The speaker is impressed with the car’s condition and engine (a 347-cubic-inch V8 with around 400 horsepower).
- 12:05 The speaker negotiates with the owner and agrees to buy the car for $45,000.
- 16:19 The car is now in the garage, and the speaker plans to build it for an upcoming rally.
More About Emelia Harford
Emelia Hartford is a multi-talented individual known for her work as a race car driver, custom car builder, television host, and actress. She is most recognized for building one of the world’s fastest custom Corvette C8s and her performance car customization YouTube channel, which she launched in 2017.
She was born on July 29, 1993, in the United States and spent most of her childhood days in her hometown with her parents and siblings. She holds American citizenship and belongs to the Christian religion. Her zodiac sign is Libra.
In addition to her YouTube career, Emelia is also a SAG-AFTRA Actress and an alumna of iO West Improv. She has appeared in two Netflix films – “A California Christmas: City Lights” and another film set to be released in the summer of 2022. She also has a role in Sony’s Gran Turismo directed by Neil Blomkamp, which is set to release in theaters in the summer of 2023.
For more detailed information, you can check out her Wikipedia page or her official website.
Emelia Hartford is a vlogger on YouTube who shares content primarily related to cars. Here are some of her recent videos:
- we found why my abandoned Ford GT40 has never been driven…: In this video, Emelia explores the reasons why her abandoned Ford GT40 has never been driven. The video has over 747,900 views.
- oops I got a Bugatti Chiron…: Emelia shares her experience with a Bugatti Chiron in this video. It has garnered over 468,812 views.
- I told you I was buying a V12 Lamborghini: In this video, Emelia talks about her purchase of a V12 Lamborghini. The video has over 223,236 views.
- I Bought An ABANDONED Ford GT40 that’s never been driven (Forgotten For 20 YEARS): Emelia shares her experience of buying an abandoned Ford GT40 that hasn’t been driven for 20 years. The video has over 601,162 views.
- Finding the guys who stole my car and confronting them with Police…: In this video, Emelia shares her experience of finding the people who stole her car and confronting them with the police. The video has over 1,543,247 views.
Please note that the views count might have changed as it’s constantly updated on YouTube.
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