Carroll Shelby
General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: When I am done, the audience will be able to give a basic history of Carroll Shelby and several of his impacts on the automotive world. Central Idea: Carroll Shelby is a legend that has positively affected the automotive industry and children with severe medical problems. ... You look to your right and see a yellow Corvette and to your left is a shiny blue Shelby Cobra 427. ... Preview: Today I will be speaking about the man who created this, and other important cars, Carroll Shelby.