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https://www.ebay.com/itm/CARROLL-SHELBY-ORIGINAL-VINTAGE-HELMET-RACER-Car-Racing-AC-COBRA-SHELBY-COBRA/372220648913?hash=item56aa145dd1:g:jSwAAOSwKXdaeDO1&vxp=mtr

Not mine, but that is a huge chunk of change for a one of these!

RARE VINTAGE SHELBY-COBRA RACING HELMET



SNELL 1968

Collector's item !!!


Brand: SHELBY-COBRA

Size: Don't have size reference but it is a Small to Medium - 55cm/56cm
Condition:  Excellent condition. Shell have some scratches and marks due the age. Inside was fully restored by a professional -lining and foam fully restored. Leather in excellent condition. Double head straps in working conditions. Includes original fiber glass Shelby peak. RARE item, Collector item!



Sorry, photos shows some light reflections...




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Our ref. 4522

$1,850 starting bid

I saw this today at CVS and couldn't resist.  A few interesting articles, and then a saw this ad from Shelby American.    I don't mean to stir up trouble, but can someone please explain this to me?

"Built by Legendary GT, after Carroll Shelby personally granted them a license, each is a piece of legendary American automotive history.  Every car is handcrafted and fitted with your choice, either a 428pi or a motor from the Shelby Engine Company, then placed in the official Shelby Registry.  It's just like owning an original GT 350 or GT500-like new once again!


What registry are they referring to?  It sure seems like they are hoping that stupid people will expect their 'new' GT350/GT500 to be in the SAAC Registry.

Just watched the latest episode of 'Restoration Garage' on Velocity.  It's called 'Hat Trick'.  It details the shop bringing their '46 Alfa to the 2017 Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance.  What caught my eye was the nightmist '67 GT350 that won it's best of class award.  It's only on screen for a second or so, but I was sure I recognized it.  I was parked next to it at SAAC 42.

https://www.cobblebeachconcours.com/winners

https://www.cobblebeachconcours.com/gallery-2017-winners

Congrats to Hunt Palmer and his wife.  Really nice folks with a really nice car.  Great to see some love given to a '67 at a Concourse d' Elegance. 

I got this from a friend who grew up at the track back in the day.

https://imageshack.com/a/kmpl/1

This 'petite' model seems to have cracked a cobra.   

 
We are currently planning our next joint SAAC Carolinas event.  On Saturday, April 14th, 2018, the Mustang Owner's Museum  ( https://www.mustangownersmuseum.com[/color]]https://www.mustangownersmuseum.com ) will be holding their inaugural event, "National Mustang Day".  This is a planned three day event to not only let folks show their love of America's favorite pony car, but also to showcase the new museum.  Our plans are to hold our event at the museum and let our southern neighbors know that the Carolina's do have a strong Shelby presence.  Our joint clubs will meet up on Saturday,  April 14th at 9AM at the Museum, located at 4030 concord Parkway, Concord, NC  28027.  Being that SAAC Carolina's is a Founding Club of the museum, we will have access to a meeting room and other privileges.

Denny Dietz, my doppelgänger representative from the South and I both plan on coming in to town early on Friday to attend some of the planned events.  If anyone would like to join us, please just reach out. 


To register for this event, simply click on this link:      https://www.mustangownersmuseum.com/event-details-2018-nmd.html[/color]]https://www.mustangownersmuseum.com/event-details-2018-nmd.html

Once there, you're on the "Event Schedule" page for the Museum. You'll notice a red colored, rectangular tab button, at the top of the page, click on that button and you'll see the event registration form. The first listing is the one you want to use. The price is $40 for the entire day of events.

Once there, change "Quantity" from zero to 1. Then click on 'Yes" to be entered to win a case of Pennzoil motor oil.

Next enter our Club Member Number of 0017. Then scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on "Proceed" to enter your billing information.



Our two Club's will meet up on Saturday April 14th at 9AM at Museum, located at 4030 concord Parkway, Concord, NC  28027



Please RSVP with either me or Denny.  Any questions please reply, or give me a call.



Thanks,

Brian   

919 265-4081



We hope to have a nice group of Shelby Mustangs show up



   

I just spoke with my restorer about rechromimg/ replacing glass/and new rubber seals for my vent windows.  He felt pretty strongly that the current reproduction vent window rubbers are less than desirable,    and to hold out for NOS if possible.  Is there a good reproduction seal using original Ford tooling, or does everyone just  go NOS if they are serious about doing the job right?

What are the current thoughts about glass dates?  How much sooner would the glass dates be as compared to the San Jose date on a 1967?  Are they all about the same (Windshield, side, rear, etc), or were some pieces completed earlier than others?

I had these saved, thought I should repost them.

Please share your thoughts on this.  I'm been looking at pictures of 67's online and noticed that the color of stain seen on their wooden steering wheels seem to vary greatly.  Back when they were first new, were they a lighter or a darker wood stain?  What is considered more correct?  I know when I restored my last steering wheel, I preferred a darker stain, but I never gave much thought as to what was more correct.  What do you prefer?

Today, I visited my friend Hunter Willard, well know Shelby restorer.  It's always fun to see what he has in his shop.  So I just wanted to post some pictures of this really cool 1969 Shelby that is owned by a customer of his.  This gentleman has owned it since 1974.  Hunter tells me this is not 'Grabber Yellow', but instead it is a WT code car.  This yellow is much brighter than Grabber in person.  Hands down one of the coolest Shelby's I've ever seen.  Pretty sure it's rare according to the Coralsnake:


http://www.thecoralsnake.com/1969paint

Spotted this in the toy store today.  Not bad looking considering they're made from Lego.

Can anyone tell me more about this feature.  Is '67 the first year for it?  I know both double digits I've owned have it, but about when did it stop?  It's just supposed to light up, no sound, correct?  I'm just checking if it's working right.


 

This is a request for info from any early '67 owners.  I'm trying to understand engine casting dates relative to head casting dates on early 1967 GT350's.  I've spoken with a few owners so far and found some interesting results.  You can contact me privately, you don't need to post any dates on here if you don't wish to.

Thanks in advance.

You've got to check out the latest edition of Barn Find Hunter from SAAC member and all around great guy Tom Cotter:

https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2018/01/24/ferrari-and-cobra-barn-find?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_term=npg3@yahoo.com&utm_content=18_Jan_24_HagertyNews

If this doesn't get you excited, you are dead.

I was dying to share this on the last Forum, but the 'Dark Days' were upon us.  Now it's just been relisted, pretty cool.  Anyone in the Maryland area care to check it out and report?  Steve, Corey?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/142664776808?ul_noapp=true

VERY RARE 1972 ** UNRESTORED** ORIGINAL SHELBY MEXICAN GT 351 MUSTANG.

ORIGINAL WHITE ON WHITE SHELBY DE MEXICO !!

351 4 BBL - 4 SPEED FACTORY CAR - RUNS AND DRIVES NICE - MECHANICALLY SOUND.

I HAVE NUMEROUS PUBLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION ON THE CAR, IT STILL MAINTAINS ITS MEXICAN REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATES.

BELIEVED TO BE "I" OF ONLY "200" BUILT. GREAT COLLECTOR GRADE CAR THAT YOU MAY NEVER SEE AGAIN,

LOADED WITH GREAT OPTIONS FOR 72, POWER STEERING - POWER DISC BRAKES - RAM AIR HOOD - RALLY WHEELS - 4 SPEED TOPLOADER TRANS - HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION - DUAL EXHAUST . ( ORIGINAL CARTER CARB IS INCLUDED IN THE SALE )

*** MORE THAN 60 PICTURES AND WALK AROUND VIDEO BELOW ***

BODY IS VERY SOLID AND HAS OLDER PAINT, SOME PAINT APPEARS ORIGINAL TO THE CAR. VERY SOLID UNDERCARRIAGE . VERY NICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR.

NOTICE THE SPEED ODOMETER IS CALCULATED IN KILOMETERS.

REAR OUTER WHEEL HOUSINGS HAVE SOME RUST.

RARE, ORIGINAL CAR TO ADD TO A SHELBY COLLECTION !

WALK AROUND VIDEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP7348DmXqk&feature=youtu.be

*** MORE THAN 60 PICTURES  BELOW ***

Please see my terms below - Thank you.


TERMS :
1. $500 DEPOSIT THROUGH PAYPAL IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS - NON REFUNDABLE - NO PAYPAL FOR FINAL PAYMENT
2. FINAL PAYMENT IN 3 DAYS - MONEY WIRE - CASH IN PERSON - OR CERTIFIED FUNDS ONLY . ALL FUNDS TO BE CLEAR BEFORE VEHICLE LEAVES.
3. CAR IS LOCATED IN MARYLAND ZIP CODE 21640
4. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE WELCOMED
5. I CAN ASSIST IN SETTING UP SHIPPING AT YOUR EXPENSE IF NEEDED. I WILL ASSIST IN LOADING OR ANYWAY NEEDED TO MAKE THIS A SMOOTH PROCESS
6. I HAVE BEEN ON EBAY FOR 18 YEARS AND HAVE EXCELLENT FEEDBACK
7. THIS ITEM IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS. - THANK YOU.

Buy It Now: $24,900 or Best Offer

If there is anyone near the Detroit area who can checkout a Shelby for me?  It's a pretty unique situation I guarantee you will find very interesting.  I don't need a full pre purchase inspection, just someone to take some pictures for the love of Shelby's.

Thanks,

Brian

Does anyone else find it interesting that there seems to have been no 1967's for sale at both Barrett Jackson and Mecum auctions this January?  Perhaps 1967's are becoming hyper-collectable, bypassing 1966's, 1965's and dare I say even Cobras in value?  They've become so valuable that literally no one wants to sell one.