Arizona Shelby Cobras

cobrakalas427 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 08:57 AM

Hey Doug - Before you bought your CSX from Planet Cobra, did you check out T & E in Ohio?

dcdoug · #2 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cobrakalas427

Hey Doug - Before you bought your CSX from Planet Cobra, did you check out T & E in Ohio?

I don't think I did, but can't remember exactly.

cobrakalas427 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 11:08 AM

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I don't think I did, but can't remember exactly.

That's ok...I was just curious if you had any feelings one way or the other that caused you to buy in GA.

dcdoug · #4 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cobrakalas427

That's ok...I was just curious if you had any feelings one way or the other that caused you to buy in GA.

Since I am in DC, nothing was "local". Mostly, I enjoyed dealing with Stephen Becker and that was the clincher. He was very responsive and also had more flexibility than most of the others on a few issues important to me.

rl1956 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 12:24 PM

They're still listed on Shelby's dealer website. Is there a way to confirm they still have a dealer license? I assume Shelby would drop them from the website if not.

cobrakalas427 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 02:10 PM

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Since I am in DC, nothing was "local". Mostly, I enjoyed dealing with Stephen Becker and that was the clincher. He was very responsive and also had more flexibility than most of the others on a few issues important to me.

I've read articles about him...he seems to be one of the most loyal Shelby enthusiasts around. I'm glad all worked out for you.

Al G · #7 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 03:09 PM

Arizona Shelby Cobra is on my short list of dealers to buy from, hopefully soon. I visited them last week and they were very knowledgeable and professional. I spent almost 3 hours with Christal Creel and their lead builder Tom Blessin. Richard wasn't there but I didn't think much of it. I've been exchanging email with Christal for a few months and her signature block always identified her as "Owner". Christal is listed as the sole owner of their sister company RC Performance. I did notice this week that her name changed to Christal James. I don't care what goes on in her personal life and never thought about any affect on the business or their relationship with Shelby. I saw no red flags during my visit and am still keeping them in serious consideration for my business as soon as I am ready.

I also had some good exchanges with Tom at T&E Legendary Classics and they are also on my short list. But since they only do 4-speed transmissions they might drop off. I was undecided on 4-speed or 5-speed until I rode in the 5-speed in Arizona. I now understand the 5-speed argument about lower (and quieter) RPM at cruising speeds.

I had a couple of exchanges with Stephen Becker but his answers were very short. I got the feeling he didn't need my business.

Like dcdoug I don't have a local dealer so someone I feel comfortable with is more important than location.

Al G · #8 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 03:21 PM

Also, if you search this forum for "Wickenburg" you find lots of entries about gatherings there. I assume someone from Arizona knows of Arizona Shelby Cobra's reputation and can help the OP.

RC427s/c · #9 (**permalink**) 04-23-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Al G

Arizona Shelby Cobra is on my short list of dealers to buy from, hopefully soon. I visited them last week and they were very knowledgeable and professional. I spent almost 3 hours with Christal Creel and their lead builder Tom Blessin. Richard wasn't there but I didn't think much of it. I've been exchanging email with Christal for a few months and her signature block always identified her as "Owner". Christal is listed as the sole owner of their sister company RC Performance. I did notice this week that her name changed to Christal James. I don't care what goes on in her personal life and never thought about any affect on the business or their relationship with Shelby. I saw no red flags during my visit and am still keeping them in serious consideration for my business as soon as I am ready.

I also had some good exchanges with Tom at T&E Legendary Classics and they are also on my short list. But since they only do 4-speed transmissions they might drop off. I was undecided on 4-speed or 5-speed until I rode in the 5-speed in Arizona. I now understand the 5-speed argument about lower (and quieter) RPM at cruising speeds.

I had a couple of exchanges with Stephen Becker but his answers were very short. I got the feeling he didn't need my business.

Like dcdoug I don't have a local dealer so someone I feel comfortable with is more important than location.

To correct the record about Az Shelby Cobra and RC Performance.
I ( Richard Creel ) started both companies and was the driving force behind them until I could no longer stand to be in the marriage. I agreed to sell ASCO to Christal ( my X) and her boyfriend Tom, who defrauded me as they did to MANY others and were later forced out of Shelby dealership net work by Shelby. They are being sought by several "injured parties" seeking to recoup some fairly large sums of money.