During the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Las Vegas Oct. 15-18, 2008, Carroll Shelby's first race car will be on auction at No reserve. A part of the earnings from the auction of Carroll Shelby's first race car will be donated to one of its charities.
Carroll Shelby's first race car is a dark green MG TC powered by a 1250cc, 4-cylinder engine with a 4-speed transmission that has since been tuned up to 100-plus horsepower and is race-ready. Mr. Shelby drove this MG to victory in a road race in Norman, Okla., in 1952.
"We’ve sold some special cars during our 37-year history, but this MG ranks among the most significant vehicles to ever cross the
Barrett-Jackson auction block," said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. "In 2007, we sold the ultra-rare 427 Shelby Cobra Super Snake, followed by Carroll’s personal ‘69 GT500 convertible this year in Scottsdale. Now, we’re offering collectors a chance to nab the race car that started it all for the legend over half a century ago, while also benefitting one of his charities. Carroll is an American icon both behind the wheel and under the hood – an inspiration to enthusiasts of all ages."
"My good friend in Dallas, Ed Wilkins, owned the car and let me drive it in the race,” noted Carroll Shelby. “Because it was early in my career, I still had a lot to learn but knew how to go fast. This MG changed my life, because from that point forward, I knew that I wanted to be involved with racing and sport cars."
