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The History => Shelby American History => Topic started by: Coralsnake on July 10, 2021, 11:19:18 AM

Title: Keeping it on target
Post by: Coralsnake on July 10, 2021, 11:19:18 AM
The website that stays on point has another update.

I have added some great stuff...The first GT500 KR, the first GT500, a new dealer article and the best page you will find about 1968 Shelby options.

Thanks for the support.

www.thecoralsnake.com  ( to come in the front door )


www.thecoralsnake.com/new ( the executive entrance if you have seen it all )

Title: Re: Keeping it on target
Post by: 683760 on July 10, 2021, 02:43:28 PM
Pete,  Great update as always.  thanks for all you do for the hobby
Title: Re: Keeping it on target
Post by: Special Ed on July 10, 2021, 04:10:54 PM
Pete i dont see any mention about factory headrest option in the 68 option section. My old loaded KR had that option and its on the buildsheet and all the paperwork and  marti verifed it so was it special ordered for someone special that we all know HAHA?
Title: Re: Keeping it on target
Post by: Coralsnake on July 10, 2021, 04:32:16 PM
Ed, you are special.

😀
Title: Re: Keeping it on target
Post by: honker on July 10, 2021, 05:00:18 PM
Pete, great work as always on the new additions ! In the updates for Koon's Ford, the section on the decal,  maybe this has already

been pointed out ? the first image of the dealership at night, the first '65 GT350 on the left, looks to have steel wheels in the front

and Cragars on the back ?

Mike

I've taken the liberty of including your image  ;)
Title: Re: Keeping it on target
Post by: Coralsnake on July 10, 2021, 05:25:15 PM
I never noticed that, something looks funny
Title: Re: Keeping it on target
Post by: J_Speegle on July 10, 2021, 06:37:17 PM
Pete Thanks for another great update
Title: Re: Keeping it on target
Post by: Coralsnake on July 10, 2021, 06:57:58 PM
I always appreciate the recognition. Thank you all that help.
Title: Re: Keeping it on target
Post by: KR Convertible on July 11, 2021, 01:04:00 PM
Awesome as always!
Title: Re: Keeping it on target
Post by: propayne on July 12, 2021, 08:24:08 AM
I find this fascinating - the dash emblem on #56, the first GT500 'vert, was obviously designed around the more rounded snake design.

Would love to know the story as to why the snake was changed for the production emblem, which no longer follows that contour.

Great stuff!

- Phillip

(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/134-120721081522.jpeg)
Title: Re: Keeping it on target
Post by: shelbymann1970 on July 12, 2021, 09:05:04 AM
Pete, I absolutely love when you add new stuff and  especially period pics.  Best web page out there. I noticed on the KOONS link in your pics one Koons ad mentions mink stoles and MIDGET Mustangs and you ref  mink stoles and "mini-Mustangs". Sign of our times in the politically correct spectrum.
Title: Re: Keeping it on target
Post by: shelbymann1970 on July 12, 2021, 09:13:31 AM
Pete, I assume you or an owner of #56 have contacted the original owner? A people search shows him in Highland Mi(age 70s).
Title: Re: Keeping it on target
Post by: Coralsnake on July 12, 2021, 09:35:48 AM
The complete ownership chain was documented

Yes, he was contacted