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Carroll Shelby Opens New Wheel Company
Posted August 12, 2005 02:05 AM by Tyler Whitemarsh.Hot on the heals of the Ford GT and GT500 Mustang, Ol’ Shelby is at it again. It seems that even he know that retro is what is hot these days. Between the GT500E, GT350SR, his recent works with Ford. Mr. Shelby is capitalizing everywhere on baby boomer’s urge to relive their childhoods. Love him or hate him, he has always had a knack for making you want a bigger wallet.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California — The new Carroll Shelby Wheel Company has opened for business.
Its first project is a recreation of the original Shelby GT500 wheels, redesigned for the 2005-'06 Ford Mustang.
Shelby has partnered with Bill Madden, a veteran of the wheel/tire industry, and Ron Pushea, who first worked with Shelby 40 years ago, including a stint with the original Carroll Shelby Wheel Co.
The new wheel company will roll out its first products in early November at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas.
What this means to you: Can't find authentic GT500 wheels for your new Mustang? Ol' Shel returns with the real goods.
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