Shelby Heritage Center @ Shelby America

[CBattaglia]

I just went for the first time last week. CSX 2000 was great to see in person. We had a great guide. Being a Superformance owner I asked about the relationship before I told him I owned one. He had very complimentary things to say about the relationship, quality, etc. I felt a little more proud of my car after his comments.

The Ford GT in the showroom was a cool story as well. Ford sold the prototype to Shelby for a dollar. It had a code name that escapes me now, but it was something like Isabell. Also confirmed the GT 350 name was derived from the number of steps from shelbys office to the shop.

I signed the wall and off I went! Cool scene.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by CBattaglia

The Ford GT in the showroom was a cool story as well. Ford sold the prototype to Shelby for a dollar. It had a code name that escapes me now, but it was something like Isabell. .

If it is a 2005-2006 Ford GT the car that Shelby has is referred to as "Workhorse 1". The program code name for the Ford GT was Petunia.

[CBattaglia]

Petunia. That's it! Thanks

[1985 CCX]

Great share.