[Charlie]

It's funny how Mr. Shelby has changed his attitude toward these replicas of his car over the last 10 years. Right now, I am looking at an article in Nov 1991 Kit Car mag written by Steve Temple, with smiling Carroll standing next to . . . not one, but two of those embarrassments from Contemporary Classic, one a 427 SC and the other a Daytona. According to the article, the replicas were on display there at the San Diego Automotive Museum for Mr. Shelby's induction into the Hall of Fame (that's funny! replicas representing his cars at his induction into the Hall of Fame). When asked if he would mind being photographed with the Cobra replicas, he responded, "Certainly not. Not when they look like this". And there he stands, smiling warmly between the two cars.

I seem to recall that he signed at least one dash of a replica years ago, but I haven't found that article yet. Perhaps one of you guys owns a replica signed by Mr. Shelby. I bet he wouldn't do that today!

Hmmmm . . . you don't suppose money has anything to do with his new attitude toward the replicas, do you?