Carroll Shelby International, Inc. Retains JMPR, Inc. As Public Relations Agency of Record

LOS ANGELES, June 11 -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GSGF) , the new parent company for Shelby Automobiles, Inc. and Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., today announced that it has retained the Woodland Hills, Calif.-based public relations firm of JMPR Public Relations, Inc. as its public relations agency of record.

JMPR will provide Carroll Shelby International, Inc. with media relations, event coordination, strategic planning and campaign formulation, press material development and distribution, and brand management assistance for a wide variety of CSI projects and programs.

"We are very excited to have JMPR as our partner in this new and exciting venture," says John Luft, acting president of CSI. "JMPR's experience and strength in the automotive, aftermarket automotive and performance industries will greatly strengthen our efforts as we aggressively pursue new licensing channels for our Shelby hallmark brands and properties. JMPR also has a proven track record with automotive clients, building and reinforcing brands and delivering nationwide, targeted media coverage."

With more than 25 years of experience, JMPR Inc.'s client portfolio includes an amalgamation of prestige brands, representing luxury and lifestyle products, cutting-edge technologies, museums and galleries, publishing enterprises and entertainment venues, with a special emphasis on automotive industry-related clients.

JMPR ( www.jmprpublicrelations.com ) is based in Woodland Hills, CA and was founded in 1977. Its clients, covering a wide variety of automotive and lifestyle industries, include Automobili Lamborghini, The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Bombardier Recreational Products, duPont Publishing (duPont Registry), Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Petersen Automotive Museum, Discovery Channel (Monster Garage), Meguiar's, Hagerty Insurance, Boyd Gaming Corporation, Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., Coker Tire Company, RM Auctions, etc. Past clients include Vespa, Indian Motorcycle and Rolls Royce-Bentley Motorcars.

Under the auspices of renowned racer, automobile manufacturer, and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby, Shelby Automobiles, Inc., is building the latest in a long line of performance cars. Shelby Automobiles, Inc. manufactures the legendary Shelby Cobras, and will be involved in specialty car manufacturing, design and engineering projects. The company plans to further increase production and availability of its historic cars through an expanded dealer network and direct sales under a license agreement with Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. For more information, call 702/325-4851 or visit the company's web site at www.shelbyautos.com .

Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., founded in 1988, is the exclusive holder of automotive manufacturer and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby's trademarks and vehicle design rights, which include some of the world's most famous muscle cars and high-performance vehicles. This includes the car that captured the first and only FIA World Manufacturers Championship for the United States in 1965, the famous Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe. It also holds trademark rights for Shelby-branded apparel, accessories and collectibles. For additional information about the company or licensing opportunities, call 310/914-1843, or fax 310/914-1853, or write to: Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. 11150 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 1050, Los Angeles, CA 90064 or visit www.carrollshelby.com .