Inside Shelby American: Wrenching and Racing with Carroll Shelby in the 1960s

In the late 1950s, John Morton developed a passion for sports car racing. In 1962, he enrolled in the Shelby School of High Performance Driving. After his final class, Morton asked Carroll Shelby if he could work for the newly formed Shelby American. Shelby hired him on the spot, and Morton left college to begin his racing career. Over the next three years, Morton witnessed firsthand the development of one of the 1960s' most iconic sports car builders and racing teams. His account includes perspectives from key Shelby American personnel: designer Pete Brock, fabricator Phil Remington, and drivers Dan Gurney, Ken Miles, Bob Bondurant, and Phil Hill. The company produced notable vehicles including the AC Cobra, Mustang GT350, Ford GT, and Daytona Coupe. This book combines Morton's personal narrative with recollections from other Shelby staffers of the era, supported by historic photography, to tell the story of Carroll Shelby and his racing operation.