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Originally Posted by OnyxRider
What you say is true....however....
Shelby did lie about stating he had some left over tubs stashed somewhere. Since the originals were made in the 60's Shelby tried to get California to recognize the paperwork for 60's Cobras. Shelby was asked by the state of California for an affidavit or notarized statement that he did in fact have tubs from the 60's. Shelby didn't want to commit perjury or a false statement so he let things drop. Cobras were being made by McClusky as new Cobras.
One time Shelby got caught with his pants down.
I guess no one wants to get into the details....
This may be one of those Cobras.... 1966 AC Cobra 427 SC for sale | Hemmings Motor News
Now you mention Eleanor that is a whole 'nother can of worms I know just a little about.
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I was just trying to keep it VERY simple so this thread wouldn't devolve into crap. There are threads and pages about this story here on CC and in the SAAC Registry. I just wanted to give the OP a brief summary.