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Amazing car....

Did you post on foureyedpride?  I'd say it would be pretty popular over there. 

http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=7210.0

Now that's some cool fox body history and car!

Quote from: SFM66H on September 01, 2019, 12:49:43 PM

Quote from: papa scoops on September 01, 2019, 12:37:38 PM
why do they all have 65 grilles? phred

And why do they all have hubcaps/whitewalls?

Who cares....that's just so cool!   

https://journal.classiccars.com/2019/08/22/documentary-shares-the-shelby-story-the-real-one/

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There are no movie star actors in Shelby American.  It's purely a documentary that features vintage footage and more-recent interviews with those who were with Carroll Shelby during his colorful life, from family members and racers to members of the Ford family.

Quote from: Richstang on August 07, 2019, 07:18:54 PM

Quote from: JD on August 07, 2019, 07:09:57 PM
Dang that's impressive!

(hope you have those backed-up!)

Thanks to lots and lots of help...especially from you JD!


I don't save them on my computer...external storage.

Make sure to back up the back up......just sayin'

I'll have a whiskey too, what the heck.

Quote from: Shelby_r_b on August 03, 2019, 01:46:21 PM
FYI - this car just hammered sold for $250K - $275K all in.

Congrats to the seller.  I think this car/restoration was discussed in Forum 1.0?

Exactly.  I don't think anyone who left after the forum crash ran out and sold their cars. 

What is being talked about here is the lack of an organized effort to offer enthusiasts a place to gather and share information as well as document and promote the cars.

Sure a club and a forum isn't necessary for the enjoyment of the cars, but sure helps bring folks together. More importantly in the long run may allow for the interest in these cars to continue to the next generation as well as finding new care takers when owners need to make that decision.   

The future is the big picture that has to be considered otherwise SAAC, the cars and interest will slowly fade into oblivion as we are seeing happen in front of us. 

Don't believe me, ask anyone who was active in Forum 1.0 compared to today.

We have been here many times before.

The fact is there is no club support for the forum. Complain all you want nothing will change.  The current leadership has a stranglehold on the club and forum. 

If they don't relinquish control to folks willing to make it go again, the only option is for departing members to start fresh with a new organization. When there is a new Shelby Autos Enthusiast Group started, I'll write a membership check.

SAAC and the forum are comatose and if you don't believe that you are fooling yourself.

Many have left after the crash realizing that. Pete and the other great folks here are/were trying to keep it going but are burning out.

I think their efforts and energy would be better well spend starting something new that is more of a membership based organization, promoting the cars and limited public access.   

https://www.mecum.com/lots/PA0819-379986/1967-shelby-gt500-fastback/

Quote from: 6s1640 on July 18, 2019, 03:07:13 PM
Did anyone capture some images off the listing?  This is why I always comment on other threads to post images for when the original ad disappears.  It is good for the historical record on the SAAC Forum.

Thanks

Cory

Only if the forum is backed up.

For what it's worth....

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/avo/d/washington-crossing-mustang-shelby-hood/6933976366.html

Quote from: Coralsnake on July 15, 2019, 08:00:07 AM
Seems like a small number, last time in PA there were a dozen 1968s?

Its unfortunate the club hasnt found a way to address the concours issues.....especially in light of the fact, so many club members think its important to keep it viable.

Hopefully this cyclical and not a trend.

Less cars, less issues.

No cars, no issues.

http://theoldmotor.com/?p=176195

How much of the success was due to teaming up with Team Shelby?

I saw an article in a local Pittsburgh paper and the majority of the comments about the outing were regarding Team Shelby.

If this partnership is a key to the success and longevity of SAAC maybe it's time to throw some support to TS?