AndyGJ Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Very few men can touch the lives of others like Carroll Shelby did with this Foundation. It is impressive to think of how many more lives will be touched by his legacy. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hoss 540 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Some people have a different opinion. When you are gone the signatures should stop being produced. Takes away from having one imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05mustangman Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Only so many are "real" authentic autographs. The autopen signatures are more of a commemorative signature. There are differences between the two. It shouldn't take away anything from having his authentic autograph. I was lucky enough to get two autographs from him and would still send out items for the autopen even though they aren't "his" signatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Johnston Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I have dozens of original CS signature items that acquired from the Foundation or as gifts from CS directly over the past 30+ years. I have no problem continuing to support of the Foundation with or without a robo-signed item. Heck, many of the gift signature itrems have no "authenticity" paperwork and I do not care as they are will never be sold or auctioned unless completely for charity. Some have both both CS signatures, Carroll and Cleo. My Shelby vehicles support my feeling of road power so I enjoy paying back with support of Carroll's legacy charity. I have been through the various names of the chariyt: Carroll Shelby Heart Foundation, Shelby Childrens Foundation and the Carroll Shelby Foundation, all of which have the same focus of support the kids that need organ donations and recovery assistance. Some of his Carroll's last signatures taht I have are when he was ailing and are a bit shaky, not the clear standard ones of the past. Those mean even more to meas he was trying his best to keep the Foundation funded as long as he could at a difficult time. My support will continue no matter what. It meant everything to Carroll and I appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Some people have a different opinion. When you are gone the signatures should stop being produced. Takes away from having one imho. Boss Hoss 540, Yes, you are entitled to your opinion. But consider this. Carroll was blessed to receive a donor heart when he badly needed one. He then made a deal with the Big Guy upstairs that from that day forward, he would repay that blessing. Hence the Carroll Shelby Foundation. The CSF is responsible for helping untold numbers of sick children in their dire quest for good health. Is that not an admirable goal now and into the future? If Carroll approved of his commemorative signature as a vehicle to accomplish that goal, what right do we have have to be critical of his decision? Do you want to tell a child's parents, "sorry, I can't help"? Are you similarly critical of Newman's Own foundation and the method in which it is funded, now that Paul is no longer with us? If I need to buy salad dressing or marinara, it's a no brainer! This isn't whoring, it's about helping others who can't help themselves. Many, many celebrities (to ones credit) use their star status for the same charity purposes. Do you prefer those celebrities who are self absorbed, rebuff the public, but laugh all the way to the bank with your money spent on their movie, music, sporting event, etc? I think not... We are collectively the benefactors of Carroll having been one of the longest surviving heart transplant patients on record. Had this not been the case, I doubt the recent resurgence of "muscle cars" would have unfolded as it did. We would not have had the opportunity to relive a part of our youth that harkens back to the 60's or that is similarly appreciated by younger enthusiasts today. To payback (or pay forward if you will) that gift we were given, I support the CSF and Carroll's goals, whether it was for 2 dashes, or the 3 going forward. Just sayin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Boss Hoss 540, Yes, you are entitled to your opinion. But consider this. Carroll was blessed to receive a donor heart when he badly needed one. He then made a deal with the Big Guy upstairs that from that day forward, he would repay that blessing. Hence the Carroll Shelby Foundation. The CSF is responsible for helping untold numbers of sick children in their dire quest for good health. Is that not an admirable goal now and into the future? If Carroll approved of his commemorative signature as a vehicle to accomplish that goal, what right do we have have to be critical of his decision? Do you want to tell a child's parents, "sorry, I can't help"? Are you similarly critical of Newman's Own foundation and the method in which it is funded, now that Paul is no longer with us? If I need to buy salad dressing or marinara, it's a no brainer! This isn't whoring, it's about helping others who can't help themselves. Many, many celebrities (to ones credit) use their star status for the same charity purposes. Do you prefer those celebrities who are self absorbed, rebuff the public, but laugh all the way to the bank with your money spent on their movie, music, sporting event, etc? I think not... We are collectively the benefactors of Carroll having been one of the longest surviving heart transplant patients on record. Had this not been the case, I doubt the recent resurgence of "muscle cars" would have unfolded as it did. We would not have had the opportunity to relive a part of our youth that harkens back to the 60's or that is similarly appreciated by younger enthusiasts today. To payback (or pay forward if you will) that gift we were given, I support the CSF and Carroll's goals, whether it was for 2 dashes, or the 3 going forward. Just sayin... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Boss Hoss 540, Yes, you are entitled to your opinion. But consider this. Carroll was blessed to receive a donor heart when he badly needed one. He then made a deal with the Big Guy upstairs that from that day forward, he would repay that blessing. Hence the Carroll Shelby Foundation. The CSF is responsible for helping untold numbers of sick children in their dire quest for good health. Is that not an admirable goal now and into the future? If Carroll approved of his commemorative signature as a vehicle to accomplish that goal, what right do we have have to be critical of his decision? Do you want to tell a child's parents, "sorry, I can't help"? Are you similarly critical of Newman's Own foundation and the method in which it is funded, now that Paul is no longer with us? If I need to buy salad dressing or marinara, it's a no brainer! This isn't whoring, it's about helping others who can't help themselves. Many, many celebrities (to ones credit) use their star status for the same charity purposes. Do you prefer those celebrities who are self absorbed, rebuff the public, but laugh all the way to the bank with your money spent on their movie, music, sporting event, etc? I think not... We are collectively the benefactors of Carroll having been one of the longest surviving heart transplant patients on record. Had this not been the case, I doubt the recent resurgence of "muscle cars" would have unfolded as it did. We would not have had the opportunity to relive a part of our youth that harkens back to the 60's or that is similarly appreciated by younger enthusiasts today. To payback (or pay forward if you will) that gift we were given, I support the CSF and Carroll's goals, whether it was for 2 dashes, or the 3 going forward. Just sayin... Thanks SVT NAJA.............great post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 The bottom line is that the foundation is not self-sustaining yet (or at least not so we've been told), and needs income from signatures etc. to help funding. Even if it were self-sustaining the contributions from signatures just help more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creilly333 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Boss Hoss 540, Yes, you are entitled to your opinion. But consider this. Carroll was blessed to receive a donor heart when he badly needed one. He then made a deal with the Big Guy upstairs that from that day forward, he would repay that blessing. Hence the Carroll Shelby Foundation. The CSF is responsible for helping untold numbers of sick children in their dire quest for good health. Is that not an admirable goal now and into the future? If Carroll approved of his commemorative signature as a vehicle to accomplish that goal, what right do we have have to be critical of his decision? Do you want to tell a child's parents, "sorry, I can't help"? Are you similarly critical of Newman's Own foundation and the method in which it is funded, now that Paul is no longer with us? If I need to buy salad dressing or marinara, it's a no brainer! This isn't whoring, it's about helping others who can't help themselves. Many, many celebrities (to ones credit) use their star status for the same charity purposes. Do you prefer those celebrities who are self absorbed, rebuff the public, but laugh all the way to the bank with your money spent on their movie, music, sporting event, etc? I think not... We are collectively the benefactors of Carroll having been one of the longest surviving heart transplant patients on record. Had this not been the case, I doubt the recent resurgence of "muscle cars" would have unfolded as it did. We would not have had the opportunity to relive a part of our youth that harkens back to the 60's or that is similarly appreciated by younger enthusiasts today. To payback (or pay forward if you will) that gift we were given, I support the CSF and Carroll's goals, whether it was for 2 dashes, or the 3 going forward. Just sayin... Well said.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 While I got several signatures over the years, it really is about the many lives CS touched through the Foundation. That is priceless. Just ask the families. The signature is just an added bonus. Hope folks can see beyond the signature. Just a bump. Its beyond the signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Boss Hoss 540, Yes, you are entitled to your opinion. But consider this. Carroll was blessed to receive a donor heart when he badly needed one. He then made a deal with the Big Guy upstairs that from that day forward, he would repay that blessing. Hence the Carroll Shelby Foundation. The CSF is responsible for helping untold numbers of sick children in their dire quest for good health. Is that not an admirable goal now and into the future? If Carroll approved of his commemorative signature as a vehicle to accomplish that goal, what right do we have have to be critical of his decision? Do you want to tell a child's parents, "sorry, I can't help"? Are you similarly critical of Newman's Own foundation and the method in which it is funded, now that Paul is no longer with us? If I need to buy salad dressing or marinara, it's a no brainer! This isn't whoring, it's about helping others who can't help themselves. Many, many celebrities (to ones credit) use their star status for the same charity purposes. Do you prefer those celebrities who are self absorbed, rebuff the public, but laugh all the way to the bank with your money spent on their movie, music, sporting event, etc? I think not... We are collectively the benefactors of Carroll having been one of the longest surviving heart transplant patients on record. Had this not been the case, I doubt the recent resurgence of "muscle cars" would have unfolded as it did. We would not have had the opportunity to relive a part of our youth that harkens back to the 60's or that is similarly appreciated by younger enthusiasts today. To payback (or pay forward if you will) that gift we were given, I support the CSF and Carroll's goals, whether it was for 2 dashes, or the 3 going forward. Just sayin... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amigo GT500 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Who has more signatures than him? http://cgi.ebay.com/...EWAX%3AIT#v4-42 40th anniversary.....asking more than $100K He explains: *Of these signed items, four are auto parts-Airbag Cover, Sun Visors, Dash Plaque (engraved with VIN number). *The remaining eleven signatures are on Documents, Certificates, and other assorted "Paperwork" on this car. The items are as follows: one 40th Anniv. folder; one 40th Anniv. picture with different color 40th cars; one Build Sheet; one Mod Shop Build Sheet; one GT500 Owner's Guide; one Shelby Supplement; two Window Stickers (one original and one copy); one clear-coated Owner's Guide and Shelby Supplement Leather Case. *Auto parts and Owner's Manual Leather Case have been treated and preserved with two coats of Krylon Flat Clear.* All of the paperwork is kept in a Custom Leather Briefcase (Black with Silver stripes, Shelby deck lettering, Cobra emblem, and the 40th Anniversary GT500 Logo.) There are two copies of all documents/paperwork inside this briefcase, one of which has been laminated and preserved for the lucky owner of this vehicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spclmstngs Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I don't mean to sound stupid but my trunk liner that was signed by Carroll has only one visible horizontal slash. Is this going to affect the Integrity or authenticy of the product that is on my car. I guess my question is really directed to Robert or Sharon. Thanks for any information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I don't mean to sound stupid but my trunk liner that was signed by Carroll has only one visible horizontal slash. Is this going to affect the Integrity or authenticy of the product that is on my car. I guess my question is really directed to Robert or Sharon. Thanks for any information. Isn't that a embroidered item? If it's a true signature, signed by Carroll Shelby, you will have a Cert. Of Authenticity (COA) with it to prove it's real. Without a COA or at least a photo of Shelby signing it...it is worthless ON THE COLLECTORS MARKET (i.e. to sell). That's not to say it's worthless to you, just to someone considering it for purchase. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stg Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I have checked everywhere,,, how do u get the computer sig, and donate ??? I have a dash part to send in Thks T/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I have checked everywhere,,, how do u get the computer sig, and donate ??? I have a dash part to send in Thks T/ stg, Here you go... It's for a great cause!!! http://www.cscf.org/donate/get-carrolls-autograph/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stg Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I printed up the old one ,changed it to $75.00 just got back from the ups store,, the sunvisor is on it's way. I would rather do this then deal with some of the people on ebay !!!, God Bless Carrol Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spclmstngs Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 I have a COA that came with it and I purchased the item from the Shelby store almost 2 years ago. I was just wondering just for the fact it only has one hash mark. Also it is not embroidered but signed with a silver sharpie. It looks great but I was just curious about the hashes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Canfield Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 I've got some pieces with a COA that have only one hash mark. The one item I was present while he signed has no underline nor hash mark, but that was done before COAs. If that's going ot mean that people don't believe it's the real deal then that's their loss, but these items arent' up for grabs anyway. I'm quite sure fakes are being made up as we speak(type?), but there are plenty of legit signed product out there, mostly the ones that aren't for sale right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticfdguy Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Am I able to purchase a commemorative shelby plaque with my VIN # on it for 2007 Shelby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Am I able to purchase a commemorative shelby plaque with my VIN # on it for 2007 Shelby? yes, you will need to contact the Shelby Performance Parts @ (702) 405-3500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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