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Title: Checkered Flag - Dave Friedman
Post by: computerworks on February 27, 2026, 09:16:59 AM
Picked up from social media... more details will follow

"...Waking up to the sad news that Dave Friedman - the official Shelby American photographer from 1962 to 1965 - passed away yesterday at the age of 86. "
Title: Re: Checkered Flag - Dave Friedman
Post by: SFM5S000 on February 27, 2026, 09:44:06 AM
How sad, the loss of Dave Friedman. He witnessed and photographed the incredible history of Shelby American. His photography in black and white captured the personalities of the people, the building and development of the cars, the races etc. Again, an incredible archive of images.
Condolences to his family and friends.

Godspeed.

Earl J Castillo
Title: Re: Checkered Flag - Dave Friedman
Post by: rkm on February 27, 2026, 11:01:30 AM
Very sad news.But thank God he was around to capture all that history for us!
Title: Re: Checkered Flag - Dave Friedman
Post by: trotrof1 on February 27, 2026, 12:55:46 PM
You know these guys are sitting around together having a beer alike the Doolittle Raiders.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag - Dave Friedman
Post by: Royce Peterson on February 27, 2026, 03:51:55 PM
I envy Dave for being there and taking all those great photos. Rest in Peace sir. You deserve it.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag - Dave Friedman
Post by: daltondavid on February 27, 2026, 05:08:34 PM
What a great Photographer! He was doing it back when it took way more skill and effort to accomplish successful shots! We salute you Sir!!
Title: Re: Checkered Flag - Dave Friedman
Post by: Don Johnston on February 27, 2026, 05:25:41 PM
His photos help maintain the legacy of the cars, racers and personnel of an amazing era.  I had the pleasure of chatting with Dave at a the Indianpolis SAAC Convention when his Shelby American book was being released.  He was such an interesting man and a keen eye photographer. While he will be midded, his works, thanksfully, remain.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag - Dave Friedman
Post by: Kent on February 28, 2026, 06:06:04 AM
RIP Dave, I have all the books from him so his legacy will never be lost.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag - Dave Friedman
Post by: deathsled on March 02, 2026, 08:42:53 PM
RIP to Mr. Friedman.