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Old 08-05-2020, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by desgros@vtlink. View Post
Didn't Shelby first talk with Chevy wanting to use their SB but was turned down and then went with Ford.

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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.

Last edited by Armrer; 08-05-2020 at 05:01 PM.. Reason: additional facts
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