Speaking of the 2000GT, everyone knows the success it had in the SCCA Championship, but not many people know the massive role one legendary car designer had in its success. Who are we talking about?

After Carroll Shelby heard of the 2000GT, he made it his mission to turn the car into a champion. Shelby stripped two of them of all unnecessary weight, increased the engine output, replaced the tires and suspension, and entered the two cars in the SCCA Championship. The rest is history.

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