Staff Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 SHELBY AUTOS BECOMES SHELBY AMERICAN Name Change Honors Anniversary of Two Legendary Shelby Cars Team Shelby (Las Vegas) – Dec. 15, 2009 – Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), will honor the 45th anniversary of the 427 Cobra and Shelby G.T.350 by consolidating its operations under the Shelby American banner. Carroll Shelby founded the original Shelby American in 1962 to create the legendary sports cars and muscle cars that forever changed the performance world, and it is only fitting that Shelby Automobiles join the original team. “Enthusiasts have asked us many times to bring back the Shelby American name over the past several years,” said Shelby. “Though I’m proud of the cars that we built as Shelby Automobiles, we’re fulfilling that wish for fans worldwide. Using the Shelby American name will better connect our current vehicles to our heritage of building great cars like the G.T.350 and Cobra.” One of America’s greatest race car drivers, Shelby dominated sports car racing in the mid-1950s, including a victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After retiring from racing due to a heart ailment, he founded Shelby American to manufacture performance cars. His band of hot rodders created the legendary Cobra sports car in 1962. Three years later, they unveiled a big block version of the Cobra. About that same time, Ford asked Shelby to turn the Mustang into a dominant muscle car. The Shelby team put Mustang at the pinnacle of the performance world with the Shelby G.T.350 and Shelby G.T.500. Shelby American also offered high performance parts, modified cars for individuals and was involved in racing. From drag strip triumphs to victories at Le Mans and America’s first World Manufacturer’s Championship, Shelby cars dominated performance circles. “We’re still building genuine Shelby Cobras and have been involved in some of the most exciting Ford Mustangs ever to wear a Shelby badge,” added Amy Boylan, president of Shelby American. “With the anniversary of Shelby American’s two most revered models, it’s the right time to return to our roots through a name change. And just like the 1960s, the Shelby American name will soon appear on one of the most exciting vehicles we’ve ever built.” Since 2006, Shelby Automobiles has been building small and big block Cobras. The company also worked with Ford Motor Company to build 1,571 total 2008 and 2009 Ford Shelby GT500KRs and approximately 5,500 total 2007-2008 Ford Shelby GT Mustangs. Shelby Automobiles also built 500 Shelby GT-H coupes in 2006 and 500 Shelby GT-H convertibles in 2007 for the Hertz Corporation. Shelby American will continue to offer the small block street (CSX8000), FIA (CSX7000) and big block Cobras (CSX6000). The company also will offer the Super Snake, Prudhomme drag racing edition and “SE” post-title package for the 2007-2010 Ford Shelby GT500. Fans can also have a post-title Terlingua Racing Team package installed on 2005-2009 V6 Ford Mustangs or the “SR” package for 2005-2009 Ford Mustang GTs. The Shelby “SC” and “SR” post title packages are also available for the 2007 and 2008 Shelby GT. About Shelby American, Inc. and Carroll Shelby Licensing Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby American Inc., (www.shelblyamerican.com) manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. Shelby American is a division of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK). Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., also a wholly owned division, is the exclusive holder of Carroll Shelby's trademarks and vehicle design rights. It also holds trademark rights for Shelby-branded apparel, accessories and collectibles. Info is at www.carrollshelbyinternational.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt500dvr Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 This is the best news I have heard in a long time. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Kocon 2417 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I think the G.T.350 is coming around the corner. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakalas427 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I think the G.T.350 is coming around the corner. :happy feet: I would have to agree with you...Especially since the 45th Anniversary of the GT-350 is rapidly approaching!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 :beerchug: Thats great, having been an entusiast my entire life, I'm always refering to them as Shelby American anyway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
check6 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Cool...they should have done this long ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 GT350?! I havent heard a peep about that...news to me! So it hasnt always been Shelby American? Ive always called them that...LOL oops, well...I wasnt wrong, just ahead of the curve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 It surprised me that no one caught on to the www.shelbyamerican.com website before today's announcement. Anyway what a great way to celebrate a certain upcoming anniversary :party2: Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 It surprised me that no one caught on to the www.shelbyamerican.com website before today's announcement. Steve *This* is the part I'm surprised no one has commented on: Shelby American will continue to offer the small block street (CSX8000), FIA (CSX7000) and big block Cobras (CSX6000). The company also will offer the Super Snake, Prudhomme drag racing edition and “SE” post-title package for the 2007-2010 Ford Shelby GT500 "SE" post-title package??? I'll be one of the first people in that line if I decide not to go Super Snake. Phill Pollard 2010 Kona Blue/White GT500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 *This* is the part I'm surprised no one has commented on: Shelby American will continue to offer the small block street (CSX8000), FIA (CSX7000) and big block Cobras (CSX6000). The company also will offer the Super Snake, Prudhomme drag racing edition and "SE" post-title package for the 2007-2010 Ford Shelby GT500 "SE" post-title package??? I'll be one of the first people in that line if I decide not to go Super Snake. Phill Pollard 2010 Kona Blue/White GT500 I thought the SE package was old news? I was really surprised when I learned about this and I love it! Time to change your signature! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I thought the SE package was old news? Not for the 2010. It was posted that there would be no specal editions for 2010 other than the Super Snake. Phill Pollard 2010 GT500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thats great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dh777 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Interesting, are email addresses changing then also? I have tried to email Sharon a few times today and they keep bouncing back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I have emailed Robert today, and just an email back from him...from the shelbyautos.com email address Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Not for the 2010. It was posted that there would be no specal editions for 2010 other than the Super Snake. Phill Pollard 2010 GT500 I see. Good to know. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAFSoldier Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 *This* is the part I'm surprised no one has commented on: Shelby American will continue to offer the small block street (CSX8000), FIA (CSX7000) and big block Cobras (CSX6000). The company also will offer the Super Snake, Prudhomme drag racing edition and “SE” post-title package for the 2007-2010 Ford Shelby GT500 "SE" post-title package??? I'll be one of the first people in that line if I decide not to go Super Snake. Phill Pollard 2010 Kona Blue/White GT500 I'm in for a 2010 SE package!!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68KR07Shelby Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 SHELBY AUTOS BECOMES SHELBY AMERICAN Name Change Honors Anniversary of Two Legendary Shelby Cars Team Shelby (Las Vegas) – Dec. 15, 2009 – Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), will honor the 45th anniversary of the 427 Cobra and Shelby G.T.350 by consolidating its operations under the Shelby American banner. Carroll Shelby founded the original Shelby American in 1962 to create the legendary sports cars and muscle cars that forever changed the performance world, and it is only fitting that Shelby Automobiles join the original team. “Enthusiasts have asked us many times to bring back the Shelby American name over the past several years,” said Shelby. “Though I’m proud of the cars that we built as Shelby Automobiles, we’re fulfilling that wish for fans worldwide. Using the Shelby American name will better connect our current vehicles to our heritage of building great cars like the G.T.350 and Cobra.” One of America’s greatest race car drivers, Shelby dominated sports car racing in the mid-1950s, including a victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After retiring from racing due to a heart ailment, he founded Shelby American to manufacture performance cars. His band of hot rodders created the legendary Cobra sports car in 1962. Three years later, they unveiled a big block version of the Cobra. About that same time, Ford asked Shelby to turn the Mustang into a dominant muscle car. The Shelby team put Mustang at the pinnacle of the performance world with the Shelby G.T.350 and Shelby G.T.500. Shelby American also offered high performance parts, modified cars for individuals and was involved in racing. From drag strip triumphs to victories at Le Mans and America’s first World Manufacturer’s Championship, Shelby cars dominated performance circles. “We’re still building genuine Shelby Cobras and have been involved in some of the most exciting Ford Mustangs ever to wear a Shelby badge,” added Amy Boylan, president of Shelby American. “With the anniversary of Shelby American’s two most revered models, it’s the right time to return to our roots through a name change. And just like the 1960s, the Shelby American name will soon appear on one of the most exciting vehicles we’ve ever built.” Since 2006, Shelby Automobiles has been building small and big block Cobras. The company also worked with Ford Motor Company to build 1,571 total 2008 and 2009 Ford Shelby GT500KRs and approximately 5,500 total 2007-2008 Ford Shelby GT Mustangs. Shelby Automobiles also built 500 Shelby GT-H coupes in 2006 and 500 Shelby GT-H convertibles in 2007 for the Hertz Corporation. Shelby American will continue to offer the small block street (CSX8000), FIA (CSX7000) and big block Cobras (CSX6000). The company also will offer the Super Snake, Prudhomme drag racing edition and “SE” post-title package for the 2007-2010 Ford Shelby GT500. Fans can also have a post-title Terlingua Racing Team package installed on 2005-2009 V6 Ford Mustangs or the “SR” package for 2005-2009 Ford Mustang GTs. The Shelby “SC” and “SR” post title packages are also available for the 2007 and 2008 Shelby GT. About Shelby American, Inc. and Carroll Shelby Licensing Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby American Inc., (www.shelblyamerican.com) manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. Shelby American is a division of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK). Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., also a wholly owned division, is the exclusive holder of Carroll Shelby's trademarks and vehicle design rights. It also holds trademark rights for Shelby-branded apparel, accessories and collectibles. Info is at www.carrollshelbyinternational.com. so the GT350 will be announced in January at the birthday party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky 2 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Good News. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 so the GT350 will be announced in January at the birthday party? Was there not a recent post from Amy stating there was some talks with Ford, but a GT350 was not happening, I'm sure I saw this on our forum, anyone else remember that quote? Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I think the G.T.350 is coming around the corner. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 It surprised me that no one caught on to the www.shelbyamerican.com website before today's announcement. Anyway what a great way to celebrate a certain upcoming anniversary :party2: Steve They have so many "Shelby" websites how can anyone keep track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 What was old is new again! :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Johnston Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Great to get the original name back. I am confused by the press release as Shelby Autos was producing Cobras prior to 2006 under the Shelby Automobiles name. In 2006 the Mustang Shelbys started to roll out in addition to the roller Cobras. The factory name as Shelby Autos predates that time by a few years after the Series 1 demise. The shop has been in Las Vegas since the mid-1990s(originally as Shelby American before the change to Shelby Automobiles). Am I missing something here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Was there not a recent post from Amy stating there was some talks with Ford, but a GT350 was not happening, I'm sure I saw this on our forum, anyone else remember that quote? Yep, it was on a post in the 2010 GT500 area. Maybe as far back as one month, month and a half. Phill Pollard 2010 GT500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 The GT350 is the worst kept secret in Shelby history, I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fontech Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 You have to love a company with AMERICAN in it. Congrats on the name change. So, SAI will stay the same. lol Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I love being part of Shelby American I just love saying it. :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500forme Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Noticed that there was no mention of the 40th Anniversary package (the FIRST post title Shelby package offered) in the press release...is that package dead or done now? I do like the name change however. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 The GT350 is the worst kept secret in Shelby history, I'd say. Wait until January 18th..... Phill Pollard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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