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Title: Great story about a man and his 66 Shelby
Post by: deathsled on July 09, 2022, 12:22:39 PM
An older article so forgive me if it was already posted before.  I love reading these types of stories.

https://drive-my.com/ford-mustang-shelby-gt350-cop-s-30-year-love-affair/
Title: Re: Great story about a man and his 66 Shelby
Post by: Side-Oilers on July 09, 2022, 02:46:59 PM
Very enjoyable read.  Thanks, Richard, for posting.
Title: Re: Great story about a man and his 66 Shelby
Post by: deathsled on July 09, 2022, 03:57:16 PM
Most welcome, Van.
Title: Re: Great story about a man and his 66 Shelby
Post by: GT350Lad on July 09, 2022, 07:06:00 PM
Great read. Hasn't seen that one before

Cheers
Title: Re: Great story about a man and his 66 Shelby
Post by: FL SAAC on July 09, 2022, 08:22:13 PM
Fantastic story

Love this comment:

"The Ford had certainly been enjoyed. When I bought it in 1981, it had already been around the clock once. I've seen it pass twice and it's now done about 350,000 miles. I like cars that have had a life – these low-mileage GT350s that make crazy money at auction are to me like a cheerleader who's never seen the inside of a boys' locker." 
Title: Re: Great story about a man and his 66 Shelby
Post by: 427hunter on July 10, 2022, 01:22:12 PM
Greg loves that car, his 66 has a good vibe if you didn't know any better you would think it's a survivor. All the miles he racked up just add to the cars vibe. For years we would meet at super car Sunday in Los Angeles and his car always attracted a crowd, much to the chagrin of the exotic car owners.
Title: Re: Great story about a man and his 66 Shelby
Post by: deathsled on July 10, 2022, 04:40:15 PM
Quote from: 427hunter on July 10, 2022, 01:22:12 PM
Greg loves that car, his 66 has a good vibe if you didn't know any better you would think it's a survivor. All the miles he racked up just add to the cars vibe. For years we would meet at super car Sunday in Los Angeles and his car always attracted a crowd, much to the chagrin of the exotic car owners.
Cool that you know him.  It truly is a small world.  That car has many stories both told and untold that resides within the memory of the chassis as seen through the headlights.
Title: Re: Great story about a man and his 66 Shelby
Post by: Tomdeg on July 10, 2022, 08:30:45 PM
Just saw Greg and his '66 last night at a show. Super guy.
Title: Re: Great story about a man and his 66 Shelby
Post by: FL SAAC on July 11, 2022, 09:37:47 AM
Quote from: deathsled on July 10, 2022, 04:40:15 PM
Quote from: 427hunter on July 10, 2022, 01:22:12 PM
Greg loves that car, his 66 has a good vibe if you didn't know any better you would think it's a survivor. All the miles he racked up just add to the cars vibe. For years we would meet at super car Sunday in Los Angeles and his car always attracted a crowd, much to the chagrin of the exotic car owners.
Cool that you know him.  It truly is a small world.  That car has many stories both told and untold that resides within the memory of the chassis as seen through the headlights.

That is a ICONIC statement  !
Title: Re: Great story about a man and his 66 Shelby
Post by: deathsled on July 11, 2022, 10:33:19 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 11, 2022, 09:37:47 AM
Quote from: deathsled on July 10, 2022, 04:40:15 PM
Quote from: 427hunter on July 10, 2022, 01:22:12 PM
Greg loves that car, his 66 has a good vibe if you didn't know any better you would think it's a survivor. All the miles he racked up just add to the cars vibe. For years we would meet at super car Sunday in Los Angeles and his car always attracted a crowd, much to the chagrin of the exotic car owners.
Cool that you know him.  It truly is a small world.  That car has many stories both told and untold that resides within the memory of the chassis as seen through the headlights.

That is a ICONIC statement  !
Cars are very much alive metaphorically speaking.  The headlights are the eyes, the four tires are the appendages like an animal or a human, they breathe air (ICE cars that is), they drink liquids (gasoline), they get injured, they heal under the right hands, they have a voice through the horn and the engine...and so on.