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Art: Camilo Pardo – “The Shelby Years”

11 years ago
1 min read

by Michael Satterfield
@TheGentRacer

If you happen to be in the Los Angeles area this weekend you should be sure to swing by William Turner Gallery. The gallery will be hosting an exhibit of Camilo Pardo’s work “The Shelby Years” featuring a selection of his automotive art focused on the cars crafted by Los Angeles Sports Car Legend Carroll Shelby on August 24th from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. The gallery is less than 4 miles from the original Shelby factory where in 1962 Shelby started building his legendary Cobras.


Camilo is best known as the designer of the Ford GT, which recreated the legendary Le Mans winning GT40. He is also currently starring in new TV show called Motor City Masters  on TruTV.

The event will also serve as the launch of The Shelby American Team Film a major motion picture about Carroll Shelby and the team of men and women who worked for him at the Venice, California facility between 1962 and 1966, legends like Ken Miles, Peter Brock, Phil Remington, Bob Bondurant and Joan Sherman. The team that beat Ferrari in the FIA Championship and won Le Mans. Patrick Kriwanek, Producer/Director of the film will also be presenting at the exhibit.

Portions of the proceeds from this evening’s event will be donated to the Legends Connection Fund which maintains this important history and the annual Shelby American Team Employees reunion.

William Turner Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 453-0909

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield, founder of The Gentleman Racer, is a storyteller, adventurer, and automotive expert whose work blends cars, travel, and culture. As a member of The Explorers Club, he brings a spirit of discovery to his work, whether uncovering forgotten racing history or embarking on global expeditions. His site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados, known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective. A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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