I found this at the Mucum Auction web site. Is it for Real? ********************************************************** For forty years there was only one 1967 Shelby GT500 convertible. Now, thanks to Legendary GT Continuation Cars, the legend continues with the EXP500CSS convertible, a Shelby-certified authentic replica of that famous car. Painted in Bright Red with black interior and white top, the car wears white sill stripes with “EXP 500 CSS” lettering and a facsimile of Carroll Shelby’s signature on the doors. All the original 1967 GT500 styling cues are present: Shelby GT500 badging, twin-scoop fiberglass hood and custom front- and rear-end treatments, integrated rear spoiler and Thunderbird-style taillights, Cobra quick-release fuel filler cap and rear fender side-scoops. Goodyear tires on Kelsey-Hayes Magstar wheels are mounted over power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes. The 428ci Police Interceptor engine is in the classic GT500 style: twin four-barrel Holley carbs mounted atop an aluminum tunnel-ram intake are nestled between large-valve Le Mans-spec heads. The top end is finished with cast aluminum “Cobra Le Mans” valve covers and oblong air cleaner. Exhaust is handled by Cobra Jet header manifolds, integrated as original with a correct and properly functioning Ford emission-control system. Power winds through a specially-built C6 automatic transmission and on to the Ford 9-inch Detroit Locker rear end containing 3.0:1 gears. The interior features the car’s only departure from originality in that the rollbar has been upgraded to the stronger 1968 version. The rest is a combination of professionally refurbished or NOS components, including new top, window glass and seating. The driver is presented with the full range of controls, including those for the air conditioning and AM radio. Instrumentation includes the under-dash Shelby twin gauge pod. Everything here is beautifully finished in black, chrome and brushed metal save for the handsome wood-rimmed aluminum spoke steering wheel. As is his practice, Shelby has added his personal touch by hand-signing the dash above the glovebox door. The signature theme is repeated in the trunk, which features a facsimile stitched into the custom spare tire cover. Shelby’s Continuation Series concept was a stroke of genius that has created a whole new generation of great cars, including this absolute jewel, for enthusiasts of all ages. And as with all Shelbys, this exceptional car is welcomed by the Shelby American Automobile Club and is eligible for the World Shelby Registry. ********************************************************** Also, are the Grill and Trunk Emblems mounted on the wrong side? David.
IMHO - yuk. I guess in a few years we will be seeing Shelby Charger Turbo & CSX Shadow "Authorized" replicas as well? Mike
It depends what your defintion of "real" is.....in my opinion another lame attempt to make money off the legacy and dilute the original cars.
Real as in, "Is this a Carroll Shelby Licensed Build and IS it going in the Shelby Registry as stated"? David.
Not in my opinion. If the car wasnt built in 67 by carroll shelby and shelby american, it is in no way real. Reproduction Reproduction Reproduction Reproduction Reproduction Reproduction Reproduction Reproduction Reproduction Reproduction Best Regards, Vern
I would invite everyone to read Keith Martin's article 'Shifting Gears' in the October issue of Sports Car Market Page 10.
A-Snake, that was a excellent article to point out ,it sums up what most of us already know, some know but wish to gloss over , and what the manufactures of the "Replica" cars would like us to forget Great post! Mike
Exactly, thanks for posting the link. BTW, stopped by your shop to say Hi last week, you were closed - looking through the front window, you have a lot of PC's to fix! Mike
Well, thats pretty much what I am asking here. Did Carroll Shelby actually sign off on this or is the owner blowing smoke? I personally had a Contract signed by Carroll Shelby licensing me to produce the 1994 to 2005 Tribute Edition Shelby Mustangs and the 1997 to 2005 Tribute Edition Shelby Hauler's (Ford Trucks). Did Carroll Shelby ever have any dealings with the company that built this Car? The artical sounds like they plan to build more. David.
My understanding is he does have a licenseing aggreement. He has had quite a extensive display at various Shelby conventions but with prices almost as much or more then what you could buy the same vintage Shelby car for in a similiar condition. He used to claim the cars were done exactly like they came off of the assembly line but a cursery examination indicated that who ever was doing the builds had a incomplete knowledge of the correct way they came from the factory. (That is very nicest way I could put it). I think now he has abandoned the talk about assemblyline correct and is pushing the things that he has added to make the car better. I heard through the grape vine that Amy/Shelby was in fact bothered not by inferior build techniques but the fact that in all the years he had licenseing he has not done anything with it and has only sold a couple cars and some he even bought back for some reason. This is by far the most aggressive he has been at trying to sell some cars we will see if he sells , buys back himself or has a high reserve with a no sell.
If this auction is like the others.....someone in the crowd who has no clue what they are doing will buy it thinking it is real. Best Regards, Vern