I have bought several major parts (windscreen, fans, etc.)to complete my Kirkham thru Shelby American at their Las Vegas facility over the past few years , and found Bob Marsh and most of his team to be very pleasant and informative.
In 2001, my wife and I went on a SAAC sponsored 3 day cruise to Ensenada. Mr. Shelby was there, and we thoroughly enjoyed his company at several functions. I was surprised, though, with the coolness of several of the members (including some well known officers) toward us when they learned I was completing my Kirkham. I was politely reminded through the trip that it was a "kit car" and not a Shelby. (Knew that already). All happened to be GT 350/500 owners. Interestingly enough, though, the one member on the cruise who owned an original CSX3000 series couldn't have been nicer, and was very interested in discussing technical info about the car with me.
I decided to save my $40.00 dues for other things after that, but I doubt if SAAC will miss me....not with another "kit car" anyway...
Bud
