12-15-2009, 08:02 PM
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Well there was a serious lawsuit going on between Shelby and a couple of other manufacturers. Notably FFR and SPF. As I understand it SPF came to the conclusion that it was just good business to settle with Shelby and stop spending money on costly litigation. OK, makes sense. Beyond that I believe SPF's position is that Shelby really DOES have a case and thus they (SPF) support his efforts sue OTHER manufacturers. That's that part that really burns my azz.
I don't agree with their position, me and a few thousand other people. Shelby lost the right to the Cobra body shape fair and square after much deliberation and much money was spent in court(s). It passed to the public domain, where anyone is free to copy and use that shape. No replica manufacturer owe's him anymore than a "tip of the hat" and a "hearty thank you", which he deserves, but financially, nothing more that. Shelby continues yet another suit against FFR, while SPF basks in the glory of a Shelby license deal. Disgusting...
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