Here's a Ford in-house film, narrated by and featuring Carroll Shelby.
His short introduction, explaining how he started his manufacturing career, may be a little light on AC's contribution. But bearing in mind the subject was really (at the time this film was made) the future prospects of the GT 40 and Ford racing, I think he can be excused.
It might also help explain the overly AMERICA FIRST!! aspect of the "controversy" regarding the Cobra.
I think he (Shel) comes off pretty well, considering...
(considering it's a scripted sales tool for Ford - I'm sure Shelby didn't actually write the script, though certainly had a hand in it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Pjw6Iiwxg&feature=related