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

[Cobrabill]

Originally Posted by cobraviper_99

Why is the vibe here getting so hostile?

No hostility here.Just your GTO reference was out in left field.And the JZD reference is in the parking lot beyond the stadium.If Delorean ran GM today,in about 5 years,they'd be back on top.Conversly,if CS ran GM today,in 90 days they'd be insolvent and Toyota would own them in 2 years.
Your average auto exec would give his left nut to be able to put JZDs accomplishments at GM on their resume.The same can't be said of CS(Driving history is another issue)


Also, Cobrabill, the book "Grand Delusions" by Hillel Levin is a remarkably detailed account of the John Delorean debacle. It documents clearly that the idea for the GTO was first discussed by Delorean, Pete Estes, and Bill Collins while visiting a GM proving ground to see the new-for-1964 Tempest. Delorean would play the pivotal role in the styling and engineering of the GTO, and it was his joint efforts with Jim Wangers that resulted in the spectacular advertising campaign which launched the car to immediate success. The fact that Delorean's folly with his own sports car occurred years later doesn't disqualify the reality that he is yet another automotive icon who fell from grace, was convicted of serious improprieties, and cars which he is most identified with remain popular without the odor of his malfeasance.

JZD never dis-connected himself from a product and then 25 years later started yelling"Do over,do over"like a 6 year old at recess.
JZD-never tried to extort money from people
JZD never had a lawyer on speed dial

I've met McKellar and know Arnie Beswick & Jim Wangers.Trust me,i know what went on in the early days.
I'm not here for a fight neither.Just calling you on your Delorean comparison.

Digression concluded