Yes, Carroll Shelby is best known for his work with Ford–and some interesting projects with Dodge–but his automotive legacy actually began behind the wheel of British sports cars.
[Dodge Omni GLH | Vintage Views]
Shelby had already collected a number of wins by the time he agreed to pilot an Aston Martin DBR1 at the 1959 Le Mans race, so it might …
These touches include a bespoke front grille, unique two-tone wheels, plenty of bronze inlays inside and out, and–get this–a recreation of the DBR1’s original seat weave applied to the seat backs and door inserts.
Fun fact: the DBR1's seat fabric was David Brown's swimming pool cover. They needed something waterproof so he brought it in the shop.
In reply to j_tso :
I think that's the most interesting fact I'm going to learn today.
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