How did Gentleman Car become the official Shelby importer in Europe?

In this interview conducted by Robert Wuyts, journalist at Automag.be, Philippe Médart looks back at the history and creation of Shelby Gentleman Car, from the first steps taken with Shelby to the development of the business across Europe.

He talks in particular about his meeting with Carroll Shelby, made possible thanks to his long-time friend Claude Dubois, a former Shelby importer, and the few minutes that ultimately led to a relationship of trust and the agreement to import the brand.

Philippe also discusses the challenging early years of the business, the need to explain the difference between a replica and a Shelby Continuation, the gradual development of the French market, and the expansion of Gentleman Car across Europe and then internationally.

The interview also explores what defines Shelby Gentleman Car today: its passion for the Shelby world, historic vehicles, Carroll Shelby’s Motorhome, the period transport truck, and the desire to keep this legacy alive through the cars, events and services offered to customers.

A story of passion, encounters and trust that began almost 17 years ago and continues to be written today around Shelby Cobra, GT40 and Daytona.

🎙️ Philippe Médart — Shelby Gentleman Car
🎥 Interview: Robert Wuyts — Automag.be
🏁 Shelby Gentleman Car — Official Shelby Importer