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

[1ntCobra]

Well this thread seems to be suddenly back on track with its subject line.

What'saCobra? mentions money flowing from FORD to SAAC. For what purpose to buy out (and maybe shut down) SAAC for their registry information?

A while ago I thought that Amy said something like SAAC could continue to do their registry. Maybe SAAC could return the original documents, but keep copies for the SAAC's registry purposes? It does not make sense to me that the Shelby people think they should get access to the SAAC collected registry information since 1996 though. What would make the Shelby people think they would have any right to get that information?

I wonder what SAAC's intentions are? From their press release, it sounds like SAAC is concerned that Team Shelby could take over what SAAC has been doing, but could easily be shutdown and then where would we be? I agree. But what does SAAC expect to get from this? The right to keep their registry research (to me, I would assume Shelby has no right to that anyway). Maybe a license renewal?

And asking for all licensed items to be turned over to Shelby? That seems ridiculous. SAAC should be able to sell off all of their tshirts, posters, etc. prior to the license expiration. Or perhaps they could have a big bonfire. Instead of a fire sale, perhaps SAAC can sell their remaining items as limited editions.

I hope that Shelby and SAAC can find a way to get along and let SAAC continue to do their thing.