Is Shelby owned by Ford?
However, Ford doesn’t own a high-performance manufacturer. Shelby American has remained an independent company throughout its existence. Although Shelby is perhaps best known for its modified Mustang sports cars, the relationship with Ford never went beyond a strong partnership between the two companies. The Shelby American name has been used by several legally distinct corporations founded by Shelby since his original shop in Venice, California, began operation in 1962. The current iteration is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International, Inc.Shelby American CEO Joe Conway was hand-selected by Carroll Shelby in 2009 to lead his company. As chief executive officer, Joe oversees all operations at Shelby American.