Cali_KR Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Had some time after my design meeting and my flight out of LAX last Friday, therefore I thought I'd take this opportunity to drive by 1042 Princeton Dr in Marina Del Rey as I'd never been there, and in light of its recent sale (it is surrounded by high end condos very close to the beach) and with Carroll's passing a few days prior, I'd thought I'd better go take a look at this automotive landmark before it is gone. For those that don't know, this location was where Shelby American Cobra production was based from June 1962 thru March 1965 I took a number of pix, the best being the caricature I found taped to the front door. It really hit home when i walked up and saw that... I downloaded the vintage picture of Carroll Shelby & Steve McQueen to give you a point of reference (garage door and side access) from the pic I took from the street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt350lp Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Cool.....Thanks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Design meeting, 3 hours too long... Flight out of LAX, delayed 90 minutes... Short visit at 1042 Princeton Drive, Marina Del Rey and witness to where it all started, Timeless! Tom, Thanks for sharing the sketch and photo of 2 American icons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulthreestang Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I snapped a few pics there a couple of years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Had some time after my design meeting and my flight out of LAX last Friday, therefore I thought I'd take this opportunity to drive by 1042 Princeton Dr in Marina Del Rey as I'd never been there, and in light of its recent sale (it is surrounded by high end condos very close to the beach) I lived right down the street from there. 1962 to about 1965 or 66. Staight down Venice Blvd. towards the beach, make a right on Pacific Ave and about 4 houses down on the right...1912 A Pacific Ave, Venice CA. There was a storage yard right by Shelby's place that had big boxes of clay that we would steal, by lifing the chain link fence and sliding a box under. My mom still had many of my 'sculptures' when I cleared her Apt. out last year. We played in the Canals to the west of Shelby, down to Marina Del Rey. Man, I had some GOOD times growing up in that area. Then came Culver City and the street gangs...BAD place to be nowdays. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Great seeing pictures like these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amigo GT500 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Nice pictures...thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Great pics Tom, thanks for sharing, see you in 5 weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thank you Tom, I am including this location as one of our So Cal cruise tribute stops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Nice photos - same garage, different angle with more Cobras!: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Nice photos - same garage, different angle with more Cobras!: That was the pic we used for the award at the Cobra 50th Reunion in Pomona last month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I made this from Bing Maps - you can see how this historic Shelby building is being swallowed up by its surroundings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I made this from Bing Maps - you can see how this historic Shelby building is being swallowed up by its surroundings... WOW! The place is really built up! There was almost nothing there back in the day...Well, at least building wise. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 From this, it's pretty obvious that someone on the inside of the building - presumably the new owners - know what they have and its history. It is a piece of automotive history and needs to be documented but I can't blame the owners if they find their property has a "higher and best use". On the other hand where would we be if someone didn't keep the place that "George Washington Slept Here". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randylasaac Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg640/randylasaac/Beck6betweenbuildings.jpg http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg640/randylasaac/Beck5behindgood.jpg http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg640/randylasaac/BeckEnis.jpg Pictures in the back of 1042 Princeton Drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Nice pics Randy. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 http://i1247.photobu...enbuildings.jpg http://i1247.photobu...5behindgood.jpg http://i1247.photobu...ac/BeckEnis.jpg Pictures in the back of 1042 Princeton Drive. Beautiful car. Too bad you couldn't get it inside the building for some shots~ Now THAT would be priceless! Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted May 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 http://i1247.photobu...enbuildings.jpg http://i1247.photobu...5behindgood.jpg http://i1247.photobu...ac/BeckEnis.jpg Pictures in the back of 1042 Princeton Drive. Nice pix Randy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don JDWHSKY Theall 25695 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Stopped by 1042 Princeton this afternoon after the LASSAC Tony Sousa Memorial Car Show on the Santa Monica Pier. The building is being renovated but I still could feel Carroll's spirit lingering around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Nice pics, thanks for sharing. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 THANK YOU for showing and telling us all this! Very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgansandphillips Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Photos from the Shelby Club Visit last Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulthreestang Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Stopped by 1042 Princeton this afternoon after the LASSAC Tony Sousa Memorial Car Show on the Santa Monica Pier. The building is being renovated but I still could feel Carroll's spirit lingering around. Thanks for sharing the pic ! Beautiful black Shelby you have ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 The place really needs to be a Shelby museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Lights Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Just saw this thread, didn't see mention of the artist of the drawing but it caught my eye... I recognized Phineas & Ferb in the drawing, looks like the note is from Jeff "Swampy" Marsh - here is the info on him in Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_%22Swampy%22_Marsh the best being the caricature I found taped to the front door. It really hit home when i walked up and saw that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Just saw this thread, didn't see mention of the artist of the drawing but it caught my eye... I recognized Phineas & Ferb in the drawing, looks like the note is from Jeff "Swampy" Marsh - here is the info on him in Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia....Swampy%22_Marsh Good catch, to the right of the drawing, signed vertically, it looks like the signature says "swampy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Wow, a collector piece in its own right. I hope someone retrieved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Photos from the Shelby Club Visit last Friday Cool. It looks like they put back the garage doors from the pictures back in May. Did they say what the new use will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks for the pictures and the history lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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