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Originally Posted by desgros@vtlink.
Didn't Shelby first talk with Chevy wanting to use their SB but was turned down and then went with Ford.
John
ERA #3010 Slabside 289 SB BRG
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He did, but was for a different car made in Italy. Very period Ferrari-ish looking thing. Chevy brass saw it, decided the Corvette didn’t need any competition. Well before Shel saw the later upcoming SB Ford engine and AC losing the Bristol I-6 source.