Arizona Shelby Cobras

rl1956 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-22-2010, 03:55 PM

Does anyone have any experience with Arizona Shelby Cobras? I'm considering buying a CSX from them.

Thanks.

dcdoug · #2 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 04:48 AM

I don't know them specifically (although I think I remember them having one of the better websites), but I called all of the CSX dealers before I bought my car (although I don't really have a local dealer). I would call Stephen Becker at PlanetCobra and George Andersen at Gessford. Both are outstanding. I bought from Stephen because he had more inventory and already had what I wanted in stock. He was great to work with.

Anyway, that's my $.02, so take it for what it's worth.

EDIT: I just heard that Richard Creel, one of the owners of Arizona Shelby Cobras, "is on extended leave from the Company" and "return time is unknown". Not sure what that means, but it would concern me, so I thought I would share it. They may have also lost their Shelby dealer license, so I would confirm that too....

cobrakalas427 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 07:57 AM

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

dcdoug · #4 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 09:20 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 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dcdoug

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 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 10:16 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 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 11:24 AM

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 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dcdoug

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.

Bob Broberg SPF667 460BB · #9 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 09:15 AM

Doug, I would go through either Hillbank in CA (Lance Stander) or Gary Patterson in Las Vegas. Both been around a long time and both display together at Barrett Jackson and elsewhere. Knowledable, honest guys.
Here is a link to all Shelby dealers:
http://www.shelbyautos.com/dealers.asp

AZ Bob

dcdoug · #10 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Broberg SPF667 460BB

Doug, I would go through either Hillbank in CA (Lance Stander) or Gary Patterson in Las Vegas. Both been around a long time and both display together at Barrett Jackson and elsewhere. Knowledable, honest guys.
Here is a link to all Shelby dealers:
http://www.shelbyautos.com/dealers.asp

AZ Bob

I am an owner already, its rl1956 that's looking, but for the record I did speak with someone at Hillbank and thought they were knowledgeable. I don't think you can buy from Gary since he works at Shelby, but he seems to be one of the best at Shelby. Now that they have culled the dealer list, my guess is that they are all pretty good.

cobrakalas427 · #11 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 01:08 PM

I looked at their website earlier today and didn't see anything that stood out regarding about Richard Creel no longer being involved. Maybe he's ill and his wife is running the show in his absence...You could contact Tony Emmert at SAI and see if he knows anything about Arizona Cobras otherwise Shelby Distribution might be the best contact.

twobjshelbys · #12 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 05:06 PM

What ever happened with the 42gal tank idea?

csx4910 · #13 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 05:23 PM

Sounded like a great idea until I got quoted almost $4000 from Shelby for just the tank, not counting labor to switch it out or about $3200 to have a regualr tank(not fuel cell) made custom plus labor. Too rich for my blood

dcdoug · #14 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by csx4910

Sounded like a great idea until I got quoted almost $4000 from Shelby for just the tank, not counting labor to switch it out or about $3200 to have a regualr tank(not fuel cell) made custom plus labor. Too rich for my blood

Did you contact Nick Acton (Mickmate)? I know that he does tanks.

csx4910 · #15 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 05:56 PM

No I have only gotten the quote from Shelby and the Csx dealer here in Az
Ron

dcdoug · #16 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by csx4910

No I have only gotten the quote from Shelby and the Csx dealer here in Az
Ron

PM Nick and see what he says.

http://www.actoncustom.com/plugins/a...ype=1&bgStyle=

twobjshelbys · #17 (**permalink**) 04-23-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by csx4910

Sounded like a great idea until I got quoted almost $4000 from Shelby for just the tank, not counting labor to switch it out or about $3200 to have a regualr tank(not fuel cell) made custom plus labor. Too rich for my blood

Hmmm, that's a lot of ching for just the tank. The two independent sources aren't too far off base either, assuming that the SA tank was a fuel cell.

The 23 gallon tank in mine and I get along just about right. With the mileage I get a tank full is just about the right amount of seat time to a stretch.

pecobra · #18 (**permalink**) 05-05-2010, 07:56 AM

AL G,
T&E now offers a 5-Speed transmission; we are also offering Shelby Cobras built to the customers specifications instead of one specific style Cobra with all options. If you are interested we have a New Shelby Cobra on Ebay its item number 130388660692. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.

Jennifer Hinderberger
Business Office Manager / Sales
T&E Legendary Classics, LLC
2681 Morgan Lane Ross, Ohio. 45013

Office: 513-748-3071
Fax: 513-738-5006
Cell: 513-673-7209
Web: www.teshelbycobra.com

Slither · #19 (**permalink**) 05-05-2010, 10:37 AM

Richard Creel is on an extended vacation. Leave it at that. Crystal Creel knows the CSX Cobra market and is quite capable of answering any of your questions. She can handle the sale, the installation and the after service commitment. I have transported Cobras across the country for Arizona Shelby Cobras in the past. Arizona Shelby Cobras is a stand up CSX dealer! My .02!

dcdoug · #20 (**permalink**) 04-24-2010, 03:50 AM

I agree with twoshelbys. My 23 gallon tank has a range of about 200 miles, which is good enough for me (I know that his has better range). Not sure why you'd need more range, want the weight and want to lose trunk space.