Carroll Shelby Museum, Automotive museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Description
The museum features over 30 original Shelby vehicles spanning six decades of automotive design, including the legendary Cobra and high-performance Mustangs displayed across a 15,000 square foot (1,394 square meter) facility.
History
Founded in 2013, the center honors Carroll Shelby, a former race car driver who became Sports Illustrated Driver of the Year in 1957 before health issues ended his racing career and led him to automotive design and manufacturing.
Culture
The museum hosts weekly Saturday morning gatherings where car enthusiasts showcase their muscle cars, trade collectibles, and participate in automotive community activities that celebrate American racing culture and Shelby's enduring influence.
Practical
Free self-guided tours are available Monday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm, with optional guided tours available for 39 to 49 dollars per person that include production facility access.
Did you know?
Visitors can watch real-time production of modern Shelby performance vehicles in the adjacent 150,000 square foot (13,935 square meter) manufacturing facility, observing craftsmen as they build and customize contemporary muscle cars using traditional techniques.
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