Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby American manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products through dealers and partners worldwide. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company builds authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles; it offers the Shelby GT, 1000, Super Snake and GT-S post-title packages for the 2005-up Ford Mustang. Shelby American also builds the Shelby Raptor muscle truck.

Founded in 1988, Carroll Shelby Licensing is the exclusive holder of trademarks and vehicle design rights worldwide for some of the most recognized muscle cars and high-performance vehicles produced. Today, Carroll Shelby Licensing product lines include cars, car parts, component vehicles, aftermarket styling and performance parts, toys and hobby products, collectibles and memorabilia, computer and electronic games, graphics and art, film and entertainment properties, branded apparel and accessories.

Carroll Shelby International, Inc. has two wholly owned subsidiaries: Shelby American, Inc. and Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., called the Shelby Companies. Together, the Shelby Companies are engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of performance vehicles and related accessories worldwide, as well as the licensing of the Shelby brand to third parties in connection with various products, including vehicles, memorabilia, video games, models, toys, branded apparel, styling and performance parts.