HARALD KELLEY Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 The September 2014 issue of Mustang Club of America's Mustang Times has an article that states that Carroll Hall Shelby Trust unveiled plans for a new Carroll Shelby Automotive Museum in Gardena. The museum being formed around CS private collection. The museum will be approx. 40,000 square feet while a "Shelby Snake Pit" lounge will be 5000 square feet. Construction to begin this year with a formal opening planned in early 2015. Also a mention that Akos Feher has rejoined Shelby American as VP of SPP. He will be heavily involved in research and development as well as retail sales. In addition Shelby American and Carroll Shelby Licensing have signed agreements with Stephen Becker's Planet Shelby Cobra to create a "Shelby Super Center" on the east coast with mod shop. Likewise an announcement will be made soon about Shelby Canadian, a new mod shop located in Alberta Canada as part of a partnership with Jeff and Julie Yergovich and Lawayne Musselwhite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Awesome news .... Go Shelby Alberta !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 The September 2014 issue of Mustang Club of America's Mustang Times has an article that states that Carroll Hall Shelby Trust unveiled plans for a new Carroll Shelby Automotive Museum in Gardena. The museum being formed around CS private collection. The museum will be approx. 40,000 square feet while a "Shelby Snake Pit" lounge will be 5000 square feet. Construction to begin this year with a formal opening planned in early 2015. Also a mention that Akos Feher has rejoined Shelby American as VP of SPP. He will be heavily involved in research and development as well as retail sales. In addition Shelby American and Carroll Shelby Licensing have signed agreements with Stephen Becker's Planet Shelby Cobra to create a "Shelby Super Center" on the east coast with mod shop. Likewise an announcement will be made soon about Shelby Canadian, a new mod shop located in Alberta Canada as part of a partnership with Jeff and Julie Yergovich and Lawayne Musselwhite. I wonder if they will be accepting applications to work in Gardena? I would apply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch Red Texan Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helge Ruchelski Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Good news all around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoChris Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Was this announced on TS anywhere? Really like the monthly MCA mag and well worth the membership dues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Was this announced on TS anywhere? Really like the monthly MCA mag and well worth the membership dues. The Gardena Museum has been discussed on Team Shelby in several threads. Not sure if the press release was ever posted but here is a link to it: http://www.shelbyamerican.com/newshome.asp?article=122 Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoChris Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Very cool, thanks Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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