Except he wasn't a failed race car drive he won Le Mans driving for Aston. He is the only person in history to win as a driver team owner and constructor.
@@snozbaries7652 I don't think that's what they meant by failed. I think they just mean his career, that he failed to stay on and didn't make racing his sole purpose in life like all drivers.
in 1992 on labor day weekend he was at a car show in Lime rock CT, I noticed him speaking to a crowd gathered around him and some of the original Lemans cars, as he walked away from the crowd he was heading my way so I reached out for a hand shake and he took it and I said to him thanks , I walked away somewhat stunned that he had shaken my hand, later on I found my girlfriend and I could hardly tell her what had happened without choking up. still do a bit thinking about it .
radioguy1620 Lime Rock, good little track there, lots of fun to watch the races. I went in the late 90s for a race day and they went all the way to formula 3 cars and GT2, it was a great exciting day!
Jeremy's said it a million times in Top Gear magazine - he's mostly joking when he says he hates American cars. For instance, he really likes the Mustang.
This is what "new" Top Gear has never been able to capture, the emotions that cars can create. Playing in the engine note over the top of the music is pure goosebumps.
Could have been a little more factual though. "After not quite making the grade, he heard about...." He won Le Mans in 1959! He was a world class driver with an impressive record. The only reason he didn't go further, was because of the heart issues. He didn't know about them prior to racing. They started acting up, and he did his best to cover them up by secretly keeping a nitro pill under his tongue while he drove. It became too much, so he had to prematurely retire as a driver. Suddenly, finding himself with nothing to do, he decided to pursue his vision of the "ideal car" that he had been cooking up for years. (Pairing a small European Roadster, with big American power.)
Jeremy’s tributes are amazing, the way he explains it and how much he loves the subject brings me to tears. Even playing Forza 5 when u clicked on a car and Jeremy was explaining it, it was amazing😪
It seems the best of manufacturers all have the most humble of origins. Lamborghini started out making tractors, Toyota built machinery for the textile industry, Honda made bicycles, and the brand that made Fords cool was started by a farmer.
I love Shelbys so much, theyre always so flawed, yet so perfect. They're truly American, and I think this iteration was the epitome of what Carroll had in mind. Great way to go out.
Papa Panya Before it was produced. You have any idea how long it takes to design a car as great as the GT350? It probably took about 10 years to develop.
Genuinely a timeless design and the most stunning mustang to me even in 2018. This platform really had the most soul ever in a mustang and in my opinion ford has STILL not been able to truly top it even years later.
I lived in Europe, and i can tell you that when i was in 2nd grade we had a 1970 mustang pass by our school, and when everybody saw it they literally jumped to the window to watch it pass buy, i even remember how 1 girl said that when she gets older she wanted to buy that car, this car has character, and everyone always knows what it is when it passes by
3:13 no its not "lavishly equipped" the point of a Shelby is not to be the most luxurious car but to really make a connection with the driver. Driving it (even at slow speeds) you feel it and respect it. And from what I've seen, you can really do some crazy stuff with it once you get to know it.
This episode is the pride of Top Gear. Fun to see how the Mustang turned Jeremy around. You know all three of them loved that car but can only express it in a begrudging, restrained way.
Americans like cars very simple... they care about power more than comfort, unlike Europeans! A base mustang has 305 horsepower where as a BMW 328i for example only has 240 horsepower... In America BMW is $10000 more than a mustang! Shelby GT500 is a true muscle car it was never designed for great handling, but its a true power house
Sean Peterson You want to compare a small Mustang with a 328i? You might reconsider starting that argument, there is exactly no way you could win it ...
I'm a proud owner of a Shelby GT500 & proud member of Team Shelby and I was lucky enough to meet the legendary great Carroll Shelby before his passing and my license plate pays tribute to him. RIP Mr. Shelby.
Every time. Every single bloody time. It reduces me to tears. What some people don’t realise is that Shelby was a god in the car world. A true god. The man didn’t have a lot, but he embarrassed people who did
Great episode. I'm glad that Jeremy respects the tradition of Carroll Shelby. Mr. Shelby made these vehicles for the working man to afford. An attainable goal that one could reach, and not cost you six figures. This is so much more than a car.. It encapsulates the dreams and aspirations of millions of people.
Don't know why you guys keep saying Clarkson hates the Mustang. He says it's a good-looking car and describes the power as "intoxicating". Not to mention the heritage. C'mon guys, drive a new Jag and compare the engineering and refinement. The Jag rates much higher in these categories. Which one do you really think would be more pleasant on a very long drive?
Well the intrior of a shellby is not bad its good and if you want luxury intrior u should pay more like how u pay for a jag ... and btw the mustang live longer than the jag.... jag's parts are expansive and its not a real car like the mustang ...
My dream car when it's comes to Ford always have been and always will be. But I got alot of respect for their other cars as well. All are incredible as well as wonderful powerful high performance machines.
The greatest car show ever, and Amazon is making a serious mistake. Most people don’t have time to do reviews but every guy I know who’s not a total weirdo watches the show. You cannot duplicate the chemistry.
I have a mustang 2003 v6 and i have to say its not hard and inexpensive to maintain compare to a damn audi or a bmw were they are hard to work with and marts cost more! So i don't know why many people say that europeans cars are better than a american car or a Japanese cars! Jet people say that european cars are more reliable than others wells thats a lie it depends on how well you maintain your car!
Neo587 lol mustangs are the easiest car to work with! they have a lot of room and parts are easy to take off! i replaced the head gaskets and it was easy and i didnt had experience at all it only took time to do it!
I had the pleasure to drive one of these: inside, it feels like you're in a small capsule that has immense power at your disposal. It is also surprisingly comfortable. Very nice vehicle.
This is why i love RUclips, come to any favorite car you have, particularly american and you will have Europeans complaining and start fighting over some stupid issue that has very little if any value. True car enthusiasts respect all cars, no matter what country they come from or how they are made, with the Exception of the Toyota Prius.....
i thought of coming back here to this video after watching the 2019 ford vs ferrari movie. may god bless shelby for the cobra 427, gt40, and the gt500 lineup.
***** The most powerful v8 in the world is a pretty incredible feat if you ask me. The fact that this car made it into exotic territory point blank is an iconic feat. Shame on you for suggesting it doesn't live up to its name.
To the ones that love or own or both a shelby, mustang, GT40 or a viper should know this. Thank you shelby for giving us this car and making it something to drive.
The mustang cobra is the most FUN car you will ever drive and this guy is always ragging on them ! it's not a Bentley it's an American powerhouse and it's built for one thing in mind giving the driver the most fun you'll ever have behind steering wheel !!!!!
Steviedee supermoto "The most fun"? I think that depends on who you are and what you like in a car. Personally, I like Mustangs (RIP solid axle =( ), but I think I myself would have more fun in a Toyota AE86 or a BMW 2002 or E30 3-Series. Just because drag racing and doughnuts aren't my idea of automotive heaven. Anyway, I certainly wouldn't pay the ridiculous prices they charge for a new German luxury car, just to have slightly better comfort and handling and so I can show off how much money I can afford to waste on a car that isn't fundamentally any better transportation than a Toyota Yaris.
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Jeremy forgot to mention that Shelby used to drive for
Aston Martin.
And actually won Le Mans.
Yeah he said he wasn't that good but he was the first American to win Le Mans
Yup I felt this was an over sight. :(
@@WarriorsPhoto good anyway
Conner Broeker how wasn’t he good?
Thomas Evers I know right.
The Caroll Shelby tribute literally incited tears
True
Except he wasn't a failed race car drive he won Le Mans driving for Aston. He is the only person in history to win as a driver team owner and constructor.
@@snozbaries7652 I don't think that's what they meant by failed. I think they just mean his career, that he failed to stay on and didn't make racing his sole purpose in life like all drivers.
in 1992 on labor day weekend he was at a car show in Lime rock CT, I noticed him speaking to a crowd gathered around him and some of the original Lemans cars, as he walked away from the crowd he was heading my way so I reached out for a hand shake and he took it and I said to him thanks , I walked away somewhat stunned that he had shaken my hand, later on I found my girlfriend and I could hardly tell her what had happened without choking up. still do a bit thinking about it .
radioguy1620 Lime Rock, good little track there, lots of fun to watch the races. I went in the late 90s for a race day and they went all the way to formula 3 cars and GT2, it was a great exciting day!
That Carol Shelby tribute though...made me shed a tear.
Man :")
Brandon Friesen did you know him personally?
Aii
@@HotRed00 probably not. But that's not the point.
@Friquido what a tough guy.
That CS tribute was incredibly well done.
Hammond: peele
James: Pele
Lol
+Roshin Nishad I was eating while watching that part and almost choked
Even james said it wrong
@@estebanquito356 No he didn't say it wrong he said it right only Richard said Pelè wrong
😂😂😂
@@DurandalDxD It's pronounced "Peh-leh"
Jeremy's said it a million times in Top Gear magazine - he's mostly joking when he says he hates American cars. For instance, he really likes the Mustang.
And he had a ford gt
雷電 He only regretted buying the new one as it had so many problems. He has the 2005 one though.
The Stig His GT only had issues thanks to that BS mandatory security system
Of course, it's the best car
british humor
This is what "new" Top Gear has never been able to capture, the emotions that cars can create. Playing in the engine note over the top of the music is pure goosebumps.
This is “new” top gear. Thinking you’re referring to Newest top gear. Because they specifically refer to the prior format as “old top gear”
I call it Top Gear Lite.
That "small history lesson" as Clarkson so elegantly put it, brought chills to my spine.
Could have been a little more factual though. "After not quite making the grade, he heard about...."
He won Le Mans in 1959! He was a world class driver with an impressive record. The only reason he didn't go further, was because of the heart issues. He didn't know about them prior to racing. They started acting up, and he did his best to cover them up by secretly keeping a nitro pill under his tongue while he drove. It became too much, so he had to prematurely retire as a driver. Suddenly, finding himself with nothing to do, he decided to pursue his vision of the "ideal car" that he had been cooking up for years. (Pairing a small European Roadster, with big American power.)
Jeremy’s tributes are amazing, the way he explains it and how much he loves the subject brings me to tears. Even playing Forza 5 when u clicked on a car and Jeremy was explaining it, it was amazing😪
Click 3:49 for a petrolhead tear of joy.
This man brought so much to the world.
all it is just the shelby logo
Wade McKenney And I'm Wilbur Wright.
It seems the best of manufacturers all have the most humble of origins.
Lamborghini started out making tractors, Toyota built machinery for the textile industry, Honda made bicycles, and the brand that made Fords cool was started by a farmer.
@117329734457437520291 So true, and then there's Dodge: The story of two rebellious brothers.
TraustiGeir
"The French love a strike"
@Roger Dodger yeah, lazy craps the both of them.
looolll
What that means?
@@kilimli8824 it means, the french, love, a strike.
ty.
@@kilimli8824 It means the French love to protest, especially concerning their jobs.
3:50 i really love when they do this history type things :)
Helps that there’s probably second to none in storytelling with Clarkson.
The cut about Carroll Shelby gave me goosebumps, I'm glad he got to see the last Cobra that will display his legacy, RIP
I love Shelbys so much, theyre always so flawed, yet so perfect. They're truly American, and I think this iteration was the epitome of what Carroll had in mind. Great way to go out.
lol
evan A i guess u don’t have a car lol
Thanks for the tribute to Mr Carroll Shelby. As a proud member of Team Shelby and a proud owner of a Shelby GT500. RIP and thank you Mr Shelby.
RIP Carroll Shelby, such an awesome man for all the amazing thing he brought into the world
Did hammond just call Pele 'Peel'? 😂😂😂😂
It's Peel on the card.
Like the whole Moops, Moors debate.
that was a pretty awesome story
'Who proceeded Alex Ferguson as manager of Man United?'
'Ron Atkinson'
Hammond: 'Did he play mr bean?'
:D
I'm assuming he was succeeded by Louis 'I speek ferry koot Inglish' van Gaal?
Mourinho
David moyes
@@ChrisPMT
Preceed guys not succeed
Close enough really. Ron, Rowan.. Two letters difference...
When Richard pronounced pele as peel i nearly died laughing
Thank you Jeremy Clarkston for doing this tribute for such a great man. RIP Carroll Shelby
The heritage bit about Carol Shelby made me smile with tears in my eyes. So beautiful.
i have goosebumps when jeremy narrates the heritage part with that bgm...
2:52 music name : Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory - Ruthless (Reprise) by Amon Tobin
Nobody asked loser
I noticed that and was like what??? Why is there splinter cell soundtrack playing in this! Lol. That’s very very VERY random wow..
Thank you
Novae Rog exactly
Novae Rog piss off you sour pos
I can't help but wonder what Shelby would think of the new GT350. I'm inclined to think he'd like it
He probably designed it.
he was dead before the gt350
Papa Panya Before it was produced. You have any idea how long it takes to design a car as great as the GT350? It probably took about 10 years to develop.
Papa Panya Yes that's why I'm wondering what he would've thought about it, because he never saw it.
LOOOOL
Hearing that engine roar is music to my ears. And I love that blue color and white stripes paint job.
That tribute was one of the most grandiose piece of journalism of all time
Genuinely a timeless design and the most stunning mustang to me even in 2018. This platform really had the most soul ever in a mustang and in my opinion ford has STILL not been able to truly top it even years later.
Yeah this one is the coolest one of them all. I was considering swapping an ls7 into my old bmw but I might just get a gt500 lol
As someone who's loved mustangs since I was a kid (as most young boys did) and as the owner of a 2021 GT...
I completely agree.
Searched for, liked and favorited for the Carroll Shelby tribute.
I lived in Europe, and i can tell you that when i was in 2nd grade we had a 1970 mustang pass by our school, and when everybody saw it they literally jumped to the window to watch it pass buy, i even remember how 1 girl said that when she gets older she wanted to buy that car, this car has character, and everyone always knows what it is when it passes by
I love how they always do these races, they are mostly what I like to watch on the show. And when they have exotic cars
The little history lesson and tribute to Carroll Shelby was great, he is very inspirational and I love his life story.
3:13 no its not "lavishly equipped" the point of a Shelby is not to be the most luxurious car but to really make a connection with the driver. Driving it (even at slow speeds) you feel it and respect it. And from what I've seen, you can really do some crazy stuff with it once you get to know it.
such an absolutely legendary car, the history behind it is amazing!
Ohhh that's why he hates American cars. We made them too fast and it made the uk post speed limits because of it... I would be pissed too
Greg Dragoo he doesn’t hate American cars he’s joking he owned a ford gt
@@scottwhitley3392 he loved it so much, he bought it twice
Greg Dragoo speed limits on the highway are lower in the US than in the uk and other European countries
Gabriel Afonso well, you tried
Owen Bailey-Waltz True. Speed cameras in France and Britain are ridiculous.
This episode is the pride of Top Gear. Fun to see how the Mustang turned Jeremy around. You know all three of them loved that car but can only express it in a begrudging, restrained way.
Americans like cars very simple... they care about power more than comfort, unlike Europeans! A base mustang has 305 horsepower where as a BMW 328i for example only has 240 horsepower... In America BMW is $10000 more than a mustang! Shelby GT500 is a true muscle car it was never designed for great handling, but its a true power house
***** Mine isn't Shelby but still I know what you're saying... specially in a rainy day it's really scary to drive it
yes the gt500 looks awesome and the acceleration is INSANE. The bmw is more... normal... still is a great car
***** European is opera and American is rock n roll. I know which one makes for a better party.
Sean Peterson You want to compare a small Mustang with a 328i? You might reconsider starting that argument, there is exactly no way you could win it ...
Sean Peterson and in norway a mustang is 50k USD ++++ more than a bmw :/
I'm a proud owner of a Shelby GT500 & proud member of Team Shelby and I was lucky enough to meet the legendary great Carroll Shelby before his passing and my license plate pays tribute to him. RIP Mr. Shelby.
Great history lesson.
Watching in 2019. Oh yes, there's even going to be a movie this year with Matt Damon as Carol Shelby.
Ford Vs. Ferrari is the title of the movie eh!
The irony how at 0:16 he says “the French love a strike” and now the UK has strikes every month in most sectors 😂😂
Nothing will ever beat old top gear when it comes to tributes like that.
i dont think there is any other production car that sounds as well as the mustang out of the factory.. hands down the best..
mercedes benz c63 amg?
albboy96 not even
Listen to a Ferrari.
Mark Ducusin yup hellcat tops this mustang to
2007dalin F-type R ?
I Love Jeremy's "small history lesson"! The song makes it Epic!
Such an incredible tribute. Every time I watch this I get chills.
such a beautiful car...
Mustang and Challenger is my favorite american cars
Emka953 But why not have a Pagani as a profile pic.
spartan1171865 i said American cars not at all
Emka953 True you did, I miss read that. Sorry :)
spartan1171865 it's ok :)
Emka953 Me too :)
Rip mr Shelby .... the gt 500 still lives with proud today
Every time. Every single bloody time. It reduces me to tears. What some people don’t realise is that Shelby was a god in the car world. A true god. The man didn’t have a lot, but he embarrassed people who did
God bless mr shelby soul for this great creation :)
at 2:15 Yannick Noah - Destination ailleurs (Clip officiel) is the name of the song
thx mate
This is the car i want to have.... It has an amazing look.
Great episode. I'm glad that Jeremy respects the tradition of Carroll Shelby. Mr. Shelby made these vehicles for the working man to afford. An attainable goal that one could reach, and not cost you six figures. This is so much more than a car.. It encapsulates the dreams and aspirations of millions of people.
I remember this watching this on top gear tv
5:26 that beautiful roar..
Don't know why you guys keep saying Clarkson hates the Mustang. He says it's a good-looking car and describes the power as "intoxicating". Not to mention the heritage. C'mon guys, drive a new Jag and compare the engineering and refinement. The Jag rates much higher in these categories. Which one do you really think would be more pleasant on a very long drive?
Well the intrior of a shellby is not bad its good and if you want luxury intrior u should pay more like how u pay for a jag ... and btw the mustang live longer than the jag.... jag's parts are expansive and its not a real car like the mustang ...
h80282 I suppose the plastic makes it a real car? Any Jag is quality made, lesser so is the mustang, but to say a Jag isn't a real car? C'mon man.
Little do you know that's only the base model......
greg raines the Mustang because you won’t have to stop every couple hundred miles to repair something.
Ron Atkinson ," Did he play Mr Bean?" Lol
Mustang in the Thunbnail: *Heavy Breathing*
Great tribute to my hero! Just FYI, Carroll Shelby did make the grade! In an Aston Martin ... winning LeMans ... like a legend!
That tribute to Carrol Shelby gave me goose bumps
At 1:59, when he’s checking out the inHgs 😂 as a Mustang driver I keep looking at my InHg dial now as well…
Amazing car!
A Mustang is my dream car
My dream car when it's comes to Ford always have been and always will be. But I got alot of respect for their other cars as well. All are incredible as well as wonderful powerful high performance machines.
Yet another reason to hate the Daily Mail, as if I needed another.
This was the exact episode i fell in love with mustang 7 years ago
What is the music that starts at 2:52? Top Gear has used it before, and I find it kind of intriguing.
Amon robin/The cargo-splinter cell chaos theory soundtrack
Pause it at 3:05 /// is that 98 octane petrol?? That’s impressive for a gas station
Music is - Max Richter - Infra 5
The greatest car show ever, and Amazon is making a serious mistake. Most people don’t have time to do reviews but every guy I know who’s not a total weirdo watches the show. You cannot duplicate the chemistry.
the mustang is the nicest looking car ever!
till the ugly 2015 !!!
FlyBoy787900 NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Yess!
It's also the coolest car in the world
Yay!!!! I have been waiting a long time to see the 2012-14 Mustangs being driven by Top Gear BBC!!!! MORE...MORE!
Never seen a better tribute ever since Thierry Henry left Football Thank you very much Mr Shelby :'(
I love this episode so much, I bought myself a 2014 GT! I couldn’t afford a GT50 so I bought the 5.0 instead, same color! I love it.
I have a mustang 2003 v6 and i have to say its not hard and inexpensive to maintain compare to a damn audi or a bmw were they are hard to work with and marts cost more! So i don't know why many people say that europeans cars are better than a american car or a Japanese cars! Jet people say that european cars are more reliable than others wells thats a lie it depends on how well you maintain your car!
ps31871 Are you European ? because here in Europe it is pretty hard and not inexpensive to maintain a Mustang.
Neo587 lol mustangs are the easiest car to work with! they have a lot of room and parts are easy to take off! i replaced the head gaskets and it was easy and i didnt had experience at all it only took time to do it!
Neo587 ummm ebay or amazon, in other words online!
ps31871 Sure.
I had the pleasure to drive one of these: inside, it feels like you're in a small capsule that has immense power at your disposal. It is also surprisingly comfortable. Very nice vehicle.
I LOVE YOU TOP GEAR ! I LOVE YOU MUSTANG
2:10 do you guys in england have even radio stations? like 94.4 fm for example
SHELBY GT 500 in france are just amazing :) i love american muuuuscle car
2:52 I can’t believe they have the soundtrack from splinter cell chaos theory. So very random.. I love that soundtrack though.
This is why i love RUclips, come to any favorite car you have, particularly american and you will have Europeans complaining and start fighting over some stupid issue that has very little if any value. True car enthusiasts respect all cars, no matter what country they come from or how they are made, with the Exception of the Toyota Prius.....
i thought of coming back here to this video after watching the 2019 ford vs ferrari movie. may god bless shelby for the cobra 427, gt40, and the gt500 lineup.
***** The most powerful v8 in the world is a pretty incredible feat if you ask me. The fact that this car made it into exotic territory point blank is an iconic feat. Shame on you for suggesting it doesn't live up to its name.
To the ones that love or own or both a shelby, mustang, GT40 or a viper should know this. Thank you shelby for giving us this car and making it something to drive.
0:50 Hammond looks like Al pacino from Godfather
Two times this man got me! This tribute to Shelby and a funeral for a Ford when it all ended.
4:10 what is this music?
+Commander Shepard Max Richter - Infra 5
Thanks you ❤ @@frenkie0902
The best looking modern Mustang. No debate.
Radio stations ending in an odd number is normal in America where the Mustang is from, so can it, Jeremy.
Haha, "Can it", I haven't heard / seen this phase in ages.
How about " Pipe down!"
Was about to say that lol
It's still stupid though. There no reason why it can't scan all the frequencies.
In America radio stations only end in odd numbers so there would be no point for it to scan them all.
The best looking Mustang to my eyes. And so much more badass than the current one
best shellby ever made ...
This is the good BBC top gear they make u wait 6 months for part 2
2:19
whats the song name???
Did you ever find out😭😂
Its called Destination Ailleurs by Yannick Noah, Shazam
Does anyone know the app Hammond is using on the train to check his speed? 0:30
Also, That's a nice Shelby Mustang GT500. :)
4:06 - Who is this woman behind Shelby? What a beauty.
The mustang cobra is the most FUN car you will ever drive and this guy is always ragging on them ! it's not a Bentley it's an American powerhouse and it's built for one thing in mind giving the driver the most fun you'll ever have behind steering wheel !!!!!
Steviedee supermoto "The most fun"? I think that depends on who you are and what you like in a car. Personally, I like Mustangs (RIP solid axle =( ), but I think I myself would have more fun in a Toyota AE86 or a BMW 2002 or E30 3-Series. Just because drag racing and doughnuts aren't my idea of automotive heaven. Anyway, I certainly wouldn't pay the ridiculous prices they charge for a new German luxury car, just to have slightly better comfort and handling and so I can show off how much money I can afford to waste on a car that isn't fundamentally any better transportation than a Toyota Yaris.
I drove a Ferrari 458 once. It was much more fun than a mustang.
+Jose Mourinhos Blue Bus sure you did
Truly incredible Carol Shelby tribute.
RIP Shelby!
2:24 As a Liverpool supporter, Hammonds answer to Mays question deeply offends me, lol.
Lol "peel"... Pele
2:51 someone on the sound team had Chaos Theory on the brain that day.