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Quote from: 1109RWHP on February 19, 2018, 09:42:07 PM

Great color photo!
Looks like it could CSX2043 at the 1963 Road America "June Sprints"

Quote from: jguyer on February 08, 2018, 02:34:38 PM
Is the "Bulk Upload Many Pictures" feature supposed to work?

Also, is there a limit to how many photos we can put in our "My Gallery"?
I've got a lots from SAAC 40 and SAAC 33 that I can start posting.

Quote from: gt350shelb on February 17, 2018, 03:51:35 PM
67

longshot request. Anyone know the VIN on this 67.
(It looks just like #2811 that was there in concours except for the BFG's)

Quote from: shelbydoug on February 15, 2018, 04:09:31 PM

Quote from: Richstang on February 15, 2018, 01:58:32 PM

Quote from: shelbydoug on February 15, 2018, 01:38:03 PM
I'm surprised that no one has found a picture of Cosby with it yet? He was always borrowing the car.

Are you sure Cosby drove "Little Red", I thought it was the "Green Hornet" he talked about driving.

Yes, it was the red car. It was in LA, as was he. The green car is a Michigan thing.

It was said that Bill was often hanging out at the LA airport location and "often" borrowed the car.

I don't think anyone definitely defined what "borrowing" meant? It was said he was often at the Playboy Mansion as well. I can't imagine why though? 

DOH!
Of course that makes far more sense in the time and location.
I will start searching for Cosby in Little Red. You never know what may show up.

They may just be making space for something new. From what I've seen of the building photos it is jam packed with cars.

These are great John!
I'm getting a kick out of all the 70's white lettered tires that are nowhere to be found today.
The red '67 has the Magstar inner sections painted red. That's a new one too me!

Thanks for continuing to post these.

Quote from: BGlover67 on February 15, 2018, 01:48:07 PM
He took a lot of liberties when he restored this car.   Much of it was Ford aftermarket I assume since he worked at a dealership.  Funny how a car can win best of class at a concourse judging and yet be factory incorrect in so many ways. 

When I spoke with a fairly well known restorer recently, he told me he asks customers whether they want their car restored for SAAC Councourse (factory correct), or concourse d elegance(over restored).  I guess there is room for both.

It must be an exceptionally clean car to win at concours events. They are such a different crowd of people compared to a single mark event.

I imagine the cost difference is a factor as well. I'd be happy (and lucky) just to have a driver '67 Shelby. There's room for all of them in my book. 

Quote from: shelbydoug on February 15, 2018, 01:38:03 PM
I'm surprised that no one has found a picture of Cosby with it yet? He was always borrowing the car.

Are you sure Cosby drove "Little Red", I thought it was the "Green Hornet" he talked about driving.

Quote from: gt350hr on February 15, 2018, 01:31:14 PM
   Rich ,
     Attend SAAC 43 in August at Infineon Raceway. Mine will be there in the Original race class. 8 Original cars gunning to be THE fastest in attendance and win $$$ for doing it.

I would love to go, but being on the opposite coast makes it tough. I don't fly well these days with inner ear disorder.
I'm sure SAAC 43 will be spectacular with everything we're hearing.

I recall him talking about himself when no-one asked.  There was a few of us talking about a GT40 and he interjected out of nowhere. He bragged about who he knew, and what he was up to.


Normally one might be interested, but he was just off putting. I couldn't getaway fast enough.

A drag car with 9K miles....that's could be a ton of passes down the quarter. Does it still have it's original block?

After checking my spreadsheet, there were no 10-spoke cars made yet when they switched to the small letter Goodyears.
The majority were Magstars and maybe a few hubcap cars.

Don't get me wrong, I actually favor the large letter Goodyears, but at an MCA or SAAC event they wouldn't fly on that late of a build.

Quote from: roddster on February 15, 2018, 12:21:25 PM
  More of the Lil'Red story can be found in the GT/CS registry book.  It was given 4 pages by Pual Newitt. The photo of the engine compartment is in there.  Funny about the engine color which seems to be Chrysler Aqua, or the same color used on old flat headed Fords in the late 40's / early 1950's
   The car had a few iterations but the photos all seem to be of the latest example.  According to the GT/CS registry, it did not have a twin Paxton set-up.  According to the SAAC registry, it also had a four speed at one time as they left the clutch pedal on it.  Since it was a November/December 1966 build I'm sure it had MagStar wheels at one point.  It was shown at the January 1967 Los Angeles Auto Show.  It is a wonder no photos of it there have yet to be posted.
  Also from the GT/CS registry:  It had the 67 Shelby steering wheel.  Custom Connolly leather seats, Mouton carpeting, Magstars, The 3" wide seat belts (like the 65's), was used as the 67' Shelby de Mexico prototype.

  I'm building a tribute of it down to the metal underlined hood and deck lid - since it is that early of a Shelby conversion.

I'd love to see it in the Magstars. I've been searching for the 1967 January LA auto show pictures for years and still have yet to find anything showing even a hint of Little red there. There has to be photos out there of it!!!

Quote from: gt350hr on February 15, 2018, 12:17:06 PM
I am really surprised at the amount of period "drag strip" photos of the cars.  I feel like an outcast because I have and continue to drag race mine.
  Randy

You're no outcast...just a true diehard!
I would love to show up at a track and see a genuine Shelby run the quarter.

^^^Yes, I was thinking exactly the same. Anyone know what the "low" mileage is?
No matter what, it's a beautiful car, I'd love to have in my driveway!!!

Now about those large letter Goodyears!
uhmmm.....I don't think they were ever found on 10-spokes (never mind that late VIN), I have to look into that.

Your first post and already your stirring the pot?


Of course you know everyone will have a different opinion. They are all special for their own reasons.
'65's for the brute track set-ups
'66 for their slightly refined street - track performance
'67 for their GT40 influenced design and GT500 intro
'68 for the convertibles and cobra jet engines
'69 for their muscle car performance and luxury options