American Innovation At Its Best: The Ford vs. Ferrari Story with Shelby CEO Gary Patterson

Gary Patterson is the President and CEO of Shelby American, the legendary performance car company founded by racing icon Carroll Shelby. A lifelong automotive enthusiast and accomplished performance driver, Patterson has been instrumental in carrying forward Shelby’s spirit of innovation and competitive excellence. Under his leadership, Shelby American continues to produce high-performance vehicles that honor the brand’s storied heritage while pushing the boundaries of modern engineering. The company rose to international fame in the 1960s when Carroll Shelby led Ford’s historic campaign to dethrone Ferrari at Le Mans, a rivalry immortalized in the Ford vs. Ferrari story. Patterson serves as a guardian of that legacy, ensuring the same bold, rebellious spirit that beat Ferrari still fuels every Shelby today. Known for his hands-on leadership style, he regularly test-drives new Shelby models himself, embodying the passion and precision that define the brand. Through his stewardship, Shelby American remains a symbol of American ingenuity, speed, and victory on the world stage. Meet me at Home Service Freedom 2025 ⟶ https://homeservicefreedom.com/ Check Out My Social Media: Tiktok ⟶ https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymello Instagram ⟶ https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/ Facebook ⟶ https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/ My other podcast: Home Service Expert ⟶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G Live Q&A submission form: https://homeserviceexpert.com/questions 00:00 Introduction to Shelby American and Gary Patterson 01:10 The Legacy of Carroll Shelby 01:59 The Relationship Between Ford and Shelby 03:36 Innovation and Testing in Performance Cars 06:01 The Future Vision for Shelby American 10:14 Building High-Performance Vehicles 11:51 The Underrated Shelby Series 1 14:03 Timelessness in Automotive Design 18:42 The New Shelby Super Snake Unveiling TMM Director / Series Creator - Elaina Slayton Executive Producer - Jim Leslie Producer - Bianca Zhou Editor - Paul McAleavey Camera - Cullen Fleming