NVWSSV Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 I know the GT500 will be included in the National Shelby Registry, but has anyone seen any info on a special Shelby numerical plaque somewhere on the car? Did the Shelby's of yesteryear have a dash plaque and a numerical plaque in the engine bay? Please correct me if I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 I know the GT500 will be included in the National Shelby Registry, but has anyone seen any info on a special Shelby numerical plaque somewhere on the car? Did the Shelby's of yesteryear have a dash plaque and a numerical plaque in the engine bay? Please correct me if I'm wrong. The Shelby Registry is a painful compilation of every serial #'d vehicle Shelby ever laid his hands on, or authorized production of, from the 60's-early 70's. It's about 2,500 pages of info on- especially- Shelby Mustangs, Cobras, and the like. Each car in the registry usually has some story--a list of owners, race history, etc, that people can research. So, no: Shelbys did not have dash plaques, but they had traceable serial #'s and documented histories. The registry is updated periodically--every couple of years--with current information (status of car, who owns it, or if the car is missing/stolen/destroyed/recovered. This registry is also very useful if you are researching a vehicle and need to authenticate it. It's nice that the new cars will be in the registry, and this will allow for the continuation and expansion of SAAC (Shelby American Automobile Club). Sooo, that's what the registry is in a nutshell--a great document produced by a group of dedicated members of one of the best car clubs in the USA. Hope this helps! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWSSV Posted January 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 The Shelby Registry is a painful compilation of every serial #'d vehicle Shelby ever laid his hands on, or authorized production of, from the 60's-early 70's. It's about 2,500 pages of info on- especially- Shelby Mustangs, Cobras, and the like. Each car in the registry usually has some story--a list of owners, race history, etc, that people can research. So, no: Shelbys did not have dash plaques, but they had traceable serial #'s and documented histories. The registry is updated periodically--every couple of years--with current information (status of car, who owns it, or if the car is missing/stolen/destroyed/recovered. This registry is also very useful if you are researching a vehicle and need to authenticate it. It's nice that the new cars will be in the registry, and this will allow for the continuation and expansion of SAAC (Shelby American Automobile Club). Sooo, that's what the registry is in a nutshell--a great document produced by a group of dedicated members of one of the best car clubs in the USA. Hope this helps! B) Great info Crispy. I should have used the term VIN instead of plaque though. What I want to know is if there will be a VIN # tag on the car like this - I have not read or seen any info, just wondering if anyone has or if Robert saw something like it at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Ahhh, I see. Regardless of that, Ford & SAAC will keep records of the serial #'s of these cars for sure, if not for anything else, just to prevent fraudulant repros...but it would be a nice touch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 I don't think the car will get a Shelby plaque, because it is not built by Shelby American. Although from 68 and later they were not build by them either. It certainly would give a nice touch. Even better with a stamped CS signature too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Great info Crispy. I should have used the term VIN instead of plaque though. What I want to know is if there will be a VIN # tag on the car like this - I have not read or seen any info, just wondering if anyone has or if Robert saw something like it at the show. That would give this car even more of an authentic CS identity and uniqueness.It would also fit in with the retro theme. What do you think Mr. Shelby and Mr. HTT? How about it? B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastbackman Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 I haven't seen anything about these cars being numbered or having a unique plate in the engine compartment, but I've been hoping they would surprise us with just such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 The SVT engine surely will get their builders names on a plaque. But I agree, a Shelby with consecutive number on it would be very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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