JeffJ Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 This year looks like another great year for the Shelby Christmas party at the Shelby American Collection in Boulder. Many more great names coming this year. Who is going? Carrie and I will be there. Saturday December 6th, 2008 This year is a tribute to the many talented people without whom Shelby American would not have enjoyed its great successes. From engineers, mechanics and manufacturing people to office and support staff members, many people played critical roles in building what would become an automotive legend. This year, as in the past, we are pleased to have several important contributors to the success of Shelby American join us to celebrate our Twelfth Anniversary. Led by Carroll Shelby, an extraordinary list of special guests will join us this year including: Phil Remington - Director of R&D, Shelby American Lew Spencer - Shelby American Driver and Shelby TransAm Team Manager Chuck Cantwell - Shelby American GT-350 Project Engineer Charlie Agapiou - Shelby American Mechanic/Fabricator Ron Butler - Shelby American Mechanic/Fabricator Bernie Kretzschmar - Shelby American Mechanic/Fabricator Ted Sutton - Shelby American Mechanic/Fabricator Sue Schafran Warne - Personal Secretary to Ken Miles, Phil Remington and Al Dowd Bob Bondurant - Winner 1964 Le Mans GT and 1965 F.I.A. World Manufacturers’ Championship Jack Sears - Winner 1965 F.I.A. World Manufacturers’ Championship Sir John Whitmore - Winner 1965 F.I.A. World Manufacturers’ Championship and 1964 GT TT Tom Yeager - Shelby American and TransAm Driver Bill Neale - Renowned Automotive Artis This year’s party will feature a silent auction of Shelby American memorabilia including many interesting and collectible items. There will be an open bar with hors d’ouvres served. Doors open at 6 pm. Admission is $125.00 per person and is limited to 350 guests. Sign-up deadline is November 26th. Register by mail or by fax using the enclosed form. Autograph Session Carroll Shelby has agreed to sign a very limited number of autographs at the party. Autograph session tokens will be available at the Museum for $100 each. Tokens will be available 1 per person on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please do not bring car parts for signatures. These items will not be signed. The autograph session will begin promptly at 7:30 pm. Details here: Shelby American Collection Picture from last year of my wife and I and Carroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I'm sure Shannon & I will be there. Just got our invite package in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I dont think Ol Shel goes anywhere anymore without Bill, Tom and Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 My wife and I will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoShelbyGT Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I went last year, but I'm going to have to pass this year. Wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backafter20 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I think I'm going. See ya there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhood Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Can't make it this year as I am taking my employees on a ski weekend in Winter Park. Have not missed it in several years so I'm bummed out a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backafter20 Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Can anyone confirm that Carroll will actually be there? I'd be rather miffed if I went and he wasn't able to make it. I'm actually surprised that he has agreed to attend again. Being nearly 86, chances are decent that he just won't feel like it. Then again, if he's there, I don't want to miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Can anyone confirm that Carroll will actually be there? I'd be rather miffed if I went and he wasn't able to make it. I'm actually surprised that he has agreed to attend again. Being nearly 86, chances are decent that he just won't feel like it. Then again, if he's there, I don't want to miss it. Well, they're selling Carroll Shelby autographs for $100 each, so he better be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoTheDigitalDiva Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 It looks like the husband and I will be there - yay! It may be my last chance to meet Mr Shelby in person. Now I need to figure out what I want him to sign (if I can get one of those tokens). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backafter20 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Last year I spoke to the guy who runs the place and asked him when was the best time to arrive. He said 6 o'clock. I said, "No, I want to make sure that I can get a signature token. I've never met Carroll." He said 6 was fine, and that these events weren't really that crowded. No need to come early.... yeah, right! I got there a few minutes before 6 and the line to get in wrapped around the building. And yes, all the tokens were sold out by the time I got in. I was ticked! Don't be late, Melissa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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