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Old 07-12-2008, 08:42 AM
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Default New Shelby book but not by me

Title: SHELBY CARS IN DETAIL
Publsiher: David Bull
Author: Unknown to date
Length: unknown
Price: $149.50

Sorry that's all I know so far. I expect quite a hefty coffee table book as that price is about $50 higher than the most expensive Cobra-related book I bought so far (Trevor Legate's Britiish edition of his book)

More details as I get 'em. Maybe it will be at Monterey at Automobilia,

stay tuned,
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Shelby Cars in Detail
Cars of the Shelby American Collection

By: Frank Barrett & Boyd Jaynes
The Shelby American Collection-the official Shelby museum endorsed by Carroll himself-is a fascinating cross-section of historic and championship cars, from the Cobra's predecessor, the A.C. Ace-Bristol, to the innovative, high-tech Ford Mk. IV J-Car. Exquisite studio photography emphasizes each car's distinctive shapes, unique characteristics, and mechanical attributes. This original photography is supported by lively and authoritative chassis histories for every featured car.

Web price: £99.99
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This book is available for pre-order from Barnes & Noble on line for $112.46. Members price is $101.21. Free shipping.
Available August 1st.
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Damn! I knew I should have become a member... An extra 11 beans ain't bad.
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Damn! I knew I should have become a member... An extra 11 beans ain't bad.
I'm sure you can join now and take advantage of the discount.
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Ordered!
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To Ron:

Do you know which cars in the collection from the Museum the book covers?
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Default Wow the price is falling fast!

The publisher told me that they would be $149.50 but I guess once they get into the hands of retailers, all bets on holding the price are off.

Also this publisher is famous for offering special editions of his regular books so I would check on their website if you can get one of those, maybe more expansive binding, etc. I would think if you get it autographed by famous Shelby drivers/ mechanics, etc. it would be a real keeper.

Does it contain historical photos of the same cars in their original racing career?

If I see it at Monterey, I'll give a holler. There is a sort of circus midway at the Monterey Historics where books, posters, sculpture and model cars are sold and I hope to see it at a publisher's booth but maybe they will be at the Quail, too toney an event for me...

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Check out some photos here:
http://www.boydphoto.com/#a=0&at=0&m...=10000&s=0&p=1
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Beautiful! Now, about that Ferrari...
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Did,nt Carroll Shelby race that car for John Edgar or Parravano ?
Beautiful pictures.
BTW, I believe Art Evans has a new book out in october about Carroll Shelbys racing career.
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I know I'm a peasant, but it's disappointing to see so many "fashion photos."
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"Fashion photos" as far as careful lighting but I applaud the shooting of a car in
bare aluminum and in finished form as well as the tattered interior shown--as enthusiasts of the marque we need
a few unrestored Cobras (grunge cars?) on the scene like Lynn Park's yellow 289 to show
people what original Cobras look like before they are all dolled up with $20,000 paint jobs. Pebble Beach
is making more of their unrestored car section in the 2008 concours, so they too recognize that if every car is shown only in restored shape who will remember what they looked like originally?
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I know I'm a peasant, but it's disappointing to see so many "fashion photos."
Ron,

I bet if you had the equipment to take photos like that, you would...
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I don't consider them 'fashion' photos, just the product of a really good camera and a ***** great light source (plus a few reflector panels and about 25 years of practice). Great fun though and can keep a simple soul like me entertained for hours.

On the topic of originality, I note that a large number of Bugattis and other early classics that remained the property of the Schlumpf family, (not the ones from the museum) have been sold privately, but ONLY on the understanding that they will remain unrestored - just dusted and maintained in working order, but no big-money make-overs that frequently destroy the originality. Several are en route to the USA....wonder if and when they will surface at Pebble Beach?
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A real master. Art work deserving of a place on a wall, even if its a garage wall.
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If I see it at Monterey, I'll give a holler. There is a sort of circus midway at the Monterey Historics where books, posters, sculpture and model cars are sold and I hope to see it at a publisher's booth but maybe they will be at the Quail, too toney an event for me...
Will be there also! will be in my Red Cobra CSX4766. If you see me say hello.
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Can any one please provide the ISBN # for SHELBY CARS IN DETAIL?
And a store to purchase it.

Thank You R.H.M.
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This book is available for pre-order from Barnes & Noble on line for $112.46. Members price is $101.21. Free shipping.
Available August 1st.

I've searched the B & N website up and down and can find no reference to this book at all. Anyone have any idea why?
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I've searched the B & N website up and down and can find no reference to this book at all. Anyone have any idea why?
It appears that Barnes & Noble no longer lists the book.
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