Superformance teams with Shelby and Ford to bring the Shelby GR-1 to production

[cycleguy55]

It was my understanding one of the requirements under the legislation is that vehicles are to be reproductions of previous PRODUCTION vehicles with a minimum production volume. That rules out Daytona Coupes (racing only, 6 produced) as well as the GR-1.

The final regulations will allow low-volume automakers to sell up to 325 cars each year that resemble production vehicles manufactured at least 25 years ago.

[A specially produced motor vehicle…] Resembles the body of a motor vehicle, on an overall 1:1 scale (+/- 10 percent) of original body lines, excluding roof configuration, ride height, trim attached to the body, fenders, running boards, grille, hood or hood lines, windows, and axle location, that had been commercially manufactured during consecutive model years, for sale not less than 25 years after the latest model year, with a production run of at least 50 units of a unique body style, before production of the current model year motor vehicle — CAL. CODE REGS. tit 13, § 2209.1 (2018)

https://www.rcnmag.com/news/nhtsa-is...sed-rulemaking

Perhaps something has changed in the regulations.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

It was my understanding one of the requirements under the legislation is that vehicles are to be reproductions of previous PRODUCTION vehicles with a minimum production volume. That rules out Daytona Coupes (racing only, 6 produced) as well as the GR-1.

The final regulations will allow low-volume automakers to sell up to 325 cars each year that resemble production vehicles manufactured at least 25 years ago.

[A specially produced motor vehicle…] Resembles the body of a motor vehicle, on an overall 1:1 scale (+/- 10 percent) of original body lines, excluding roof configuration, ride height, trim attached to the body, fenders, running boards, grille, hood or hood lines, windows, and axle location, that had been commercially manufactured during consecutive model years, for sale not less than 25 years after the latest model year, with a production run of at least 50 units of a unique body style, before production of the current model year motor vehicle — CAL. CODE REGS. tit 13, § 2209.1 (2018)

https://www.rcnmag.com/news/nhtsa-is...sed-rulemaking

Perhaps something has changed in the regulations.

Hmmm.... I do recall it had to be licensed from the original manufacturer as well, but didn't remember the production part. Unless something changed. I guess we'll see.

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Hmmm.... I do recall it had to be licensed from the original manufacturer as well, but didn't remember the production part. Unless something changed. I guess we'll see.

Nothing is finalized yet, but I wouldn't discount the possibility that Superformance and/or its agents / lobbyists have been able to convince regulators as to the value of allowing something like the GR-1 to be produced. Regulations can always be changed if there is sufficient and compelling reason.

Watch the driveways and garages to see which elected or appointed officials end up with one of these. Cough, cough...

Pardon my cynicism...

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

Nothing is finalized yet, but I wouldn't discount the possibility that Superformance and/or its agents / lobbyists have been able to convince regulators as to the value of allowing something like the GR-1 to be produced. Regulations can always be changed if there is sufficient and compelling reason.

Watch the driveways and garages to see which elected or appointed officials end up with one of these. Cough, cough...

Pardon my cynicism...

Nah they dont make enough money as a senator or representative to afford it. Oh I forgot somehow on that meager salary they all become millionaires.

Pardon my cynicism