rumor control--has SAAC lost its use of Shelby name?

[70GT350]

Originally Posted by DougD

It's a shame. Once the almighty dollar is the reason decisions are made, it's the beginning of their downfall. It's not about the cars anymore. I see blame to be shared on both sides.

In my opinion, Kopec and crew have done it to themselves. They have provided themselves with a lifestyle bought and paid for by the "members" of SAAC, most of which are totally clueless as to how the "club" is run. While you can't take away from them what they have accomplished in the distant past, I feel they have squandered their current positions with their elitist attitudes and general complacency toward their "members". To say that Shelby is the only one doing this "just for the money" is only half of the story.

I would bet that a majority of club members KNOW how the club is run and I knew from when I joined in 1990. After seeing some clubs ruined by new leaders I am happy that the way SAAC has been diligent with these cars and the stability of the club has been there. Sure its not perfect but I feel that they have been great gatekeepers of the Shelby car documents. Could you imagine down the road the new club getting all those documents on our cars and then if this club goes away then what would happen to the documents? I hope SAAC wins the right(its in proceedings I hear) to keep the docs. A gift is a gift. Gary
1970 Gt350 convertible export car
1968 GT350 fastback