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I am not familiar with this edition though it may have been discussed before. 

https://www.motortrend.com/features/mump-0505-14-shelby-europa-mustangs-euro-european-mustang/

https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/shelby-europa

There is a nice article about a green 1968 GT500 fastback in the Jan/Feb 2024 AACA "Antique Automobile" magazine.  The owner inherited the car from her father, who first let her drive it as a teenager.  The car has been recently restored and the owner has lots of original memorabilia. She drives quite often. I do not know the VIN.  The Shelby is owned by Sarah Patterson, wife of Gary Patterson, president of Shelby American in Las Vegas.

For your perusal: https://fordauthority.com/2023/12/all-new-1967-shelby-gt500-reproduction-announced/

For the price, an original would be more my preference than a reproduction. 

In case you care:

https://www.shelby.com/multimedia/News/ArtMID/5059/ArticleID/122/SHELBYS-LEGAL-BATTLE-OVER-THE-%e2%80%9cELEANOR%e2%80%9d-CAR-IS-OVER-AND-SHELBY-WON

It is year old news now, but Shelby Licensing sent out the news, again.

https://www.goodwood.com/grr/race/historic/2022/7/is-this-the-best-looking-cobra-to-race-at-goodwood/

Found this link on the SAAC Northwest FB site.

Go rev 'em up!

It sounds really suspect to me.  Wasn't CS still with Chrysler and promoting the Viper in early 1990s and associated with Ford?

https://www.hotcars.com/super-rare-ford-python-shows-up-for-sale/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox_HC2&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3IC5oYV2JM5Yt6SBOT3684p_7X9xVrQjYmGjso1Onz52M88ncgPTpWhTs#Echobox=1679139484

https://www.tourneau.com/watches/brands/breitling/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20230321_Breitling_Top_Time%20%2801GW2AX5BED7WMYK51QFKXCGJE%29&sl=email%20subject&bxid=01FVDS3SC1BTHAZK04WH2MZQ7H&_kx=bOhd9nWsQt8Mq7rPYCqK-HFUypbs652OZLOOMgEpoIU%3D.SyVRhG


Anyone have one?

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1138933_ac-provides-first-look-at-modern-cobra?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A%20Trending%20Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0Ta7KYuh33GwGMvxDkpGzeLUiXHyMvrXTmm1uaK4OEze8FLh5_Hq7JMrY

Not my car.  Spotted this auction sale that did not meet reserve.  Any information on it may be helpful for a registry update.

https://autohunter.com/Listing/Details/34048372/1966-Ford-Mustang-Shelby-GT350?fbclid=IwAR3uP2tVTzGZSwdgxLBGFDiLR4jeKfXWPwNYr0xW0F6OzD630Itlx4hsBHQ

I spotted this today.  Information from the Shelby American Registry is shown with them.  Anyone know details?

https://journal.classiccars.com/2023/02/13/rare-and-registered-three-shelby-mustangs-for-auction/?fbclid=IwAR1wog2DKfSsfnboM76kUvYljZglSy0VgdJ9hhOJgVfS4j6MLrGhugPivZ8

https://fb.watch/irQ6AO5lba/

What a wonderful description, especially that  "It has a unique history". 

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1967-FORD-MUSTANG-SHELBY-GT500E-262706?fbclid=IwAR0MHMeLP6S9TnoJ-dul2KdJ1qD4nsWq4RCd78TH59AIoobq8CnVQQ1ufN4

Doing this for an elderly owner of #2732 here in Hawaii.  The GT500 was sold at Gaplin Ford in Sepulveda, CA.  Build date 5/26/69.  He needs the a/c repaired and is working on conversion from R12 to R134a coolant.  What compressor and evaporator does he need to order?  Hoses or other items?  He will retain the original pieces for the next owner.  His a/c repair guys say there are two possible different compressor units depending on date of build.(??).  Any input would be appreciated as to what to parts to get and recommended source(s).  Shipping incorrect parts in and back  from Hawaii gets expensive, if not annoying.

Thank you.

And it is not all EV:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/girl-power-send-your-carburetor-to-rileys-rebuilds-the-teenage-tuners/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_SaturdayRoadTrip&hashed_email=116c421bbd020c44acdb75886dd89d2a5226e986481fd0b0da40018dd7115888&fbclid=IwAR2t1Zv_g5HWtUbPl1aALcNrQNX2YDmmT6qm0UlABB7uJkkbmfBbV8hb6qY

https://www.facebook.com/IsaacsAwesomeAdventures/videos/1197196884388116

Very nice read:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/superstars-and-stripes-a-stroll-through-the-shelby-american-collection/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_DailyDriver_Wednesday&hashed_email=8ab4088a5e0233d776ec7306a3e1bbd7c91d0f24a1b98f479c84bba5b95084c9

Only ten carbon fiber,  800 horsepower, 60th Anniversary Cobras will be made.  Priced at $1,200,000.00

https://www.shelby.com/Vehicles/Shelby-Carbon-Cobra

Looks like it will be the next auction fever object as I doubt any will see more than parade laps on a track as it is not street legal and rather production limited.  But I could be wrong (again) and some owner might risk some full speed runs on a speedway somewhere.

Anyone have CSX Smith & Wesson with serial number 2000?  Would be interesting.

I spotted this today about CSX2427.  Not sure of the accuracy.  too lazy to check the SAAC Registry.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/meet-dragonsnake-the-forgotten-shelby-cobra-dragster-169017.html?fbclid=IwAR1ZITt7uYwosoi0Mnu1L39YCcl7RFqKVUDmyqtuBKEQ0emhJw4GuNkpfI0