I am sure I will pay for this reply, But here it goes? I am sure this forum was started back before we had the restomods or the Day 2 cars . It was designed for the time when we grew up seeing the cars from our age of growing up in the 60'and 70' and wishing we had such a nice car. Fast forward , some of us have been fortunate enough to carry out our dreams in our 60's and 70's like myself. Sure I don't mind the restomods , but this forum was built on keeping these cars cars as they were built on the the day they left the factory. I myself would love to get all the info from the people that have the knowledge that the Alumni members have. So lets leave the Restomod's have there day in the Sun another time. That is just my opinion? Thanks Steve
Steve, I would like to respectfully challenge your opinion on this topic. First, this forum wasn't started until 2000-something so there were literally decades of Day 2 and restomod Shelbys before this forum came to be. Near as I can tell, this forum was created to be an online discussion group for ANYONE interested in classic Shelby American vehicles. Ownership was (and is) not required. The purpose of SAAC and this forum is clearly stated on the SAAC Memberlodge website which is linked at the top right of the forum page in addition to the SAAC website.
In view of that, I am dismayed at the desire of some forum members to fragment the relatively small community of people with an interest in classic Shelbys by promoting exclusive rather than inclusive sentiments. There are only a few thousand of us who are actively promoting and preserving the Marque and I can't see the wisdom in dividing that number over what amounts to personal taste issues.
I'm not a purist although I can appreciate those who are. I find it fascinating that there are those who know every finish, every marking, every bolt head stamping that make an original Shelby correct. And I appreciate those who have undertaken the incredible effort to restore their Shelby to assembly line correctness. There is a need for every one of them. But I also appreciate Day 2 cars (full disclaimer - I own one of those). I've always been one to think that the way a vehicle (or device of any kind) was originally manufactured is just a starting point. There are always areas where improvements can be made. What some people have done with their classic Shelby can be a source of inspiration and admiration, or it can be cringeworthy to the point of tears, that's just the way it is and nothing that we can do, short of purchasing the car and changing it to our liking, will change it one bit.
I believe that this forum should strive to be inclusive of all those who desire to participate, regardless of their personal tastes, but remain uncompromising in the documentation and pedigree of the original Shelby American automobiles. If there are those who disagree, so be it. But I promise I won't advocate for running you off.