Mystery solved. Shelby Trust to sell Real Cobras

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Looks like some of us, me included, are about to sample some humble pie.

Can't wait to see what the boys from Provo did...

I have no doubt in my mind that anything produced by Kirkham will be nothing less than spectacular.

But, I still find myself skeptical that Shelby will find buyers for 43 Cobras that won't be driven at a track and can't be driven on the street. And I'm also very skeptical that Shelby will be able to source 43 "original" cast iron side-oiler blocks and 43 pairs of "correct" medium-riser heads.

Should be interesting for sure.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

And I'm also very skeptical that Shelby will be able to source 43 "original" cast iron side-oiler blocks and 43 pairs of "correct" medium-riser heads.

Should be interesting for sure.

I would imagine that Shelby Engine Company could just have new blocks and heads cast to the "correct" standards, IF the whole deal were to go that far...

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by Bernica

I would imagine that Shelby Engine Company could just have new blocks and heads cast to the "correct" standards, IF the whole deal were to go that far...

That is what the press release says will be done.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

That is what the press release says will be done.

"The engines will be period correct and supplied by the Carroll Shelby Engine Company, which is owned and operated by Bill DenBeste. Each will be fitted with an original cast-iron Ford side oiler 427 block, forged internals and correct medium riser cylinder heads."

I'll "buy" that the press release is ambigious on the heads, but original cast iron blocks? Anything is possible, but I originally set out to buy an original sideoiler block and found lots of crap.

Either way, as I said, it will be interesting to see the story unfold.