Shelby Chooses Authorized Mod Shop

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From Hemmings e-Weekly Newsletter:

Muscle Cars
Shelby Chooses Authorized “Mod Shop”

Shelby Automobiles Inc. has chosen Quantum Performance as its third Mod Shop location to build high-performance versions of current generation Shelby and Ford Mustangs for enthusiasts in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisana. Quantum Performance will open its shop in the Dallas suburb of Farmers Branch, Texas, in November 2007.

“Carroll took a bunch of hot rodders and welded them into a ferocious team in 1965, so we’re doing the same thing in select areas of the country,” said Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Automobiles. “By teaming with the pros at Quantum, we’ll bring more ‘Shelby magic’ to enthusiasts in Shelby’s home area. This is a significant milestone that demonstrates our commitment to revving up the delivery of packages like the Super Snake GT500 and authentic Shelby performance parts.”

Authorized mod shops will support the Las Vegas factory and modification facility by offering packages that enhance the handling, styling and power of current generation V-6 and V-8 Ford Mustangs and Shelbys. Each vehicle that Quantum builds will sport an official Shelby badge denoting the origin of all modifications for inclusion in the official Shelby Registry. “As passionate enthusiasts who love to make cars faster, we’re thrilled to work with Carroll Shelby and the Shelby Automobiles team,” said Quantum Performance President Jim Mango.

Quantum was founded on five decades of business and automotive expertise. The team has built scores of high-performance contemporary and vintage vehicles, enhanced hundreds of muscle cars and owned dozens of Shelbys. For more information, visit www.shelbyautos.com.
- By George Mattar