Rod Creger, long time Nor Cal Shelby member and co-owner of the Mustang Ranch in Santa Clara, passed away of a heart attack suddenly this past Sunday Night.
Many Shelby Club members met Rod back in the late 70's early 80s when he had a business in Sunnyvale called Automobilia.
The Mustang Ranch formed in 1981/82 and he was a constant enthusiast of all things Ford/Shelby related in that entity. Rod was involved with Shelbys and the club(s) from the very beginning and was a great resource and good friend.
He was excited about the Cobra's and replicas, and often talked about building an 289 FIA at some point. we used to joke about "how original" can a "original" cobra be>?
- points distributors, Auto-lite 4100's and points distributors anyone >?
Rod worked on several original Cobras and AC's over his tenure, but the car I think he liked the most of all was his 67. -- "BUZZ" a 1967 Trans Am Mustang. In fact, he and Ray had just put a new motor in Buzz this last long weekend.
UPDATE: Photo of lydia and Rod with BUZZ. from about 2001.
Sadly , he didn't get to see it fire up this time.
Our Friend Rod will be missed and we are awaiting arrangements notification(s) from the family.
We are intending on having a couple of car focused remembrance events in the not too distant future.
As many of you know, -our friend suffered with diabetes and it really took its toll in later years.
Joe and I talked last night , and we would personally recommend if you want to really remember Rod, donations in his name to the American Diabetes Association would make perfect sense, as that was a sad and significant contribution to his early departure.
https://donations.diabetes.org/site/...m_campaign=HON
As for the Ranch, the doors are definitely open for business.
Joe and I are continuing the Ranch along with our highly trained veteran staff, - and look forward to new projects and our commitment to provide quality products and services is stronger than ever before.
Watch this post for updates on events.
Thank you all for your kind words, -
Steve
UPDATE: June 10th ,--
The Family has arranged private services at the Lima Funeral Home on Thurs June 17th at 6PM.
We will be holding a service at the Ranch "After Hours" on Wed June 23th. (5:30PM to 7:30PM) for all friends and fellow bench racers!
Steve