Thursday, May 28, 2026

Carroll Shelby’s 1954 South American Racing — La Carrera Panamericana, Shelby entered the race driving this Austin-Healey 100S for the factory team Shelby Racing.


 This 1954 edition was the last, it was discontinued due to safety concerns. At the 175-kilometer marker north of Oaxaca, Shelby T-bones a large rock and flips his Austin-Healey four times.

Shelby’s participation in this race was part of his broader 1954 campaign, which also included Sebring, Le Mans, and Monza.

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