[Excaliber]

Capt Bob, it AINT true.
Think about it, your going to build a 'hot rod' or a 'race car'. You go through a whole series of questions in the process.

What kind of motor? What kind of car? Where will I get the money? Who will sponsor it? In the 50's Shelby was leaning toward OLDSMOBILE, which he ultimatly did when he built the Series 1. Shelby went to Donald Healey for a body before he went to AC. Does that mean his FIRST choice was Austin Healey?

Shelby was 'shopping' for SOMEONE to sponsor a ride, for a 'deal' he could put together. The Cobra could have been an Austin Healey or any number of other 'suppliers' with a Olds, Buick or what ever engine had fate dealt him a different hand.