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1968 Shelbys are awesome, but don't settle if you really want a '67.

I'm posting this for a guy I know.  He is located in the Raleigh/research triangle area.  This was his forever car but a family health emergency forces him to sell it. 

Here is what I know:

1968 Cougar XR7-G
Strong Numbers matching 390
C6 rebuilt with shift kit
Headlights converted from vacuum to electric
Holley carb
Factory AC (all components replaced new except dryer)
New leather interior
Custom center console
JVC stereo with apple/droid
All switches work properly
Sequential tail lights work properly

He has a Marti report stating it's an XR7-G, though it doesn't have the sunroof, hood or hood pins.  Anymore and you have to speak with him.

Here are some pics: 

https://imageshack.com/a/ghb57/1


Asking $40,000 but he is open to reasonable offers.  The car was originally born with paint code W, Saxony Yellow.

If interested, reach out to me and Ill give you his contact info.

This Memorial day weekend saw the Sandhills Motoring Expo in Pinehurst, NC come off with what started out as a rainey morning but quickly became a stellar day.  If any of you haven't made out to this wonderful event, you really should plan to in the near future.  It kicked off on Friday night with a party sponsored by Hagerty Insurance.  I'm sure many of you  know our local Hagerty representative and friend of the SAAC Carolinas club Paul Kaperonis pkaperonis@larryhelms.com   Give him a call if you need any insurance help.

The diversity of cars present was wonderful, and everyone could find something there they liked.  The town of Pinehurst is lovely and makes the perfect backdrop for an event like this.

Congratulations goes out to SAAC Carolina's members Mike and Debbie Rogers who were awarded Best in Show for the sporting class. Their car, CSX-3131 is one of only 32 Shelby 427 narrow hip Cobras produced in 1966 and one of just 10 known to remain in original body configuration with its original engine and drivetrain.  It is considered by many Cobra experts to be one of the finest examples in the world.

�There was also a red 1967 GT350 fitted with a Paxton supercharger present, though most spectators had no idea what they were looking at.  It just tells me that we still have a lot of educating left to do about our wonderful vehicles, and events like these are the perfect venue to accomplish this.
 
Here is a link to a bunch of pictures taken from this weekend:

[ https://imageshack.com/a/PPT57/1]

   
We are but a few days away from the 2026 Sandhills Motoring Expo.  There are multiple events that take place starting on Friday, May 22nd  , concluding with the concourse event on Sunday May 24th from 8:30 am to 4 pm.

To find out more information please go to:  https://www.sandhillsmotoringexpo.com/#

I'd like to thank everyone would braved the weather and came out for last Saturday's SAAC Spring event.  It took place at Gibson Mill in Concord, NC and Tom Cotter was the perfect host.  The location is perfect for car events like the Cars and Coffee that took place concurrently. 

Here is a link to some pictures from the day:.   https://imageshack.com/a/Dot57/1

We even managed to have three original Shelby Cobras (two small blocks, and one big block) on location.  We hade three 1966 GT350's, one 1967 GT350, one 1968 GT500, one 1970 GT350 convertible, three Sunbeam tigers, multiple replica Cobras, and modern GT350/500's in attendance.



A special thanks to Mike Rogers who was a long way from his usual circle at Pebble Beach.  His 427 Cobra (CSX 3131) was runner's up in its class this year.  What a privilege to have it on hand in all its 'narrow hip' glory.  Mr Cotter also brought out his famous 289 Cobra (CSX 2490), always a pleasure to see, and a small block Cobra in the midst of a full restoration.  (CSX2429).



Also, thanks to Don Nelson for bringing his '67 GT350 no. 2343, A striking combination of red with bright white LeMans stripes. Don Whitehead's carryover 6S251 and the infamous 'Mr Bill' who drove from South Carolina in his concourse restored 1970 Orange convertible GT350.  Rumors were that Bill had a full support team for the trip, including a enclosed trailer, with a bar and jacuzzi, which he ditched a mile up the road to appear like he drove all that way.  Ah, it must be nice to be rich.  There were others, and I'm sorry I didn't get everyone's name and car number.



The highlight of the day was the tour of Tom's classic car dealership and restoration shop, the Auto Barn.  He shared with us his personal workshop which included a long lost Indy race car and an original Cunningham that idled smoother than my 2025 Kia!  Amazing.



It truly was a lot of fun.

[one more time:]

As Kenny Loggins once sang many years ago, "This is it!"  Our SAAC Carolinas Spring Event is next Saturday.  Please remember, our fledgling little group depends entirely on having members show up to our once a year event.  This year it is located in what is perhaps one of the simplest to attend locations, and many folks are coming specifically just to see some unique and classic Shelby Automobiles and their corresponding replicas.  Let's not let everyone down with a poor showing, shall we?

So for redundancy sake, here are the particulars one more time: 

When:  Saturday, May 9th, 2026
At 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where:  Gibson Mill
325 McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC 28027

I have included a map to help with locating where we will be and where to park a trailer if you are utilizing one.  Please note, make sure to bring appropriate wheel chocks to stabilize your trailer as I'm told the parking lot has a slight pitch to it.

If you are lost, confused or just want to converse with another Shelby nut, you can always reach out to me at:

919 265-4081

I can't wait to see you all there.


Brian





Sincerely,

Brian R. Glover
SAAC Carolinas' Northern Representative

SAAC Carolinas
180 Providence Road
Suite 3
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919 265-4081
919 748-3012 Fax
SAACCarolinas@gmail.com

Don't we know that guy???lol
Very cool, congrats.  I never knew you owned a 67, Nevermind one of the original 40 Paxton cars.  Then put original owner, unrestored and the coolness factor is off the charts. 

Just another reminder that our spring event is coming up fast! If you have a Shelby, a cobra replica or anything blue oval related or are a fan of Shelbys, please make the effort to come out on Saturday, May 9th.

 It's in a fantastic location, and the wives will have an amazing time walking through the antique shops while the guys will enjoy going to Tom Cotter's vintage car dealership. It's really quite a sight to see. He has a nice set up there, including huge amounts of room to store vehicles if anybody needs in the off-season.

There are multiple places to eat, and the weather is supposed to be fantastic. Anybody who is planning to come out that day please reply to this if you can, we want to try and get some excitement going.

I'll be with Tom a couple of days after that, so as much as I'd like to shuffle down there, I have to pass on this one
Besides it would cost me a small fortune in gasoline, 11 MPG in the car with high test, and if I trailer it 6mpg in the truck of regular it would be an 8 hundred mile round trip.
You do the math

Steve, I would've thought you had converted your Hertz to electric by now?

[SAAC Carolinas 2026 Spring Event]

SAAC Carolinas 2026 Spring Event

 

Can't you just feel the excitement brewing?  We are but a mere 21 days away from our much anticipated SAAC Carolinas Spring Event!  It is occurring on:

Saturday, May 9th, 2026

at the easily accessible:      Gibson Mill, in Concord, NC.

We will be starting around 8:00 am (though earlier is just fine) and quitting around 2:00 pm. 
It is an excellent opportunity to show the common folk what masterful machines old Carroll Shelby produced during those years of peace, love and drugs.  But seriously, Tom is also holding his regularly scheduled cars and coffee event at the Mill, but since being a member has its privileges, we will be sectioning off an area just for our group.
 
To gain access to the SAAC Carolinas members only section you must know the secret code:

"Ferrari's ass is mine."

For those unfamiliar with where Gibson Mill is, the address is:
         

305 McGill Ave NW, Suite 100, Concord, NC 28027

There is ample room for trailer parking in the rear and as mentioned in the previous email, there are multiple places to satiate your palate when the time is right.  I can't wait to see you there, just stop by 'Scarlett' and say hi. 

 

Also, a friendly reminder for us car guys that can more easily recall the date Ford beat Ferrari at Le Mans than the day we were married, the next day, Sunday May 10th, is Mother's Day.  Don't forget!

[SAAC Carolinas Spring Event 2026]

SAAC Carolinas Spring Event 2026

Saturday, May 9th, 2026

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I am happy to announce that the details for the 2026 SAAC Carolinas Spring Event have been finalized and we are definitively scheduled for Saturday, May 9th, 2026.  Last year we held our spring event in one of the most picturesque areas of North Carolina, Shelton Vineyards in North Carolina's Yadkin Valley.  Unfortunately, it was a bit too far for most members, so attendance was not what we were hoping for.

This year we are going to keep it simple.  How about a nice spring day to come out, show off your vehicle in a centrally located venue, and let folks who never get the opportunity to see real Shelby automobiles, and classic Mustang vehicles admire them in person? 

You have to admit there aren't many things in this life that give as much sheer pleasure then a vintage Shelby automobile.  The sad fact is that there are folks who may spend their entire lives never actually seeing one in person, only sad copies on the internet, or even worse, an Eleanor that they are told was designed, built (and signed) by Carroll Shelby himself.  In some ways it's our duty as the current custodians of these wonderful works of rolling art to let the world see these them up close and personal. 

Where:     Gibson Mill.    Located 10 minutes north of Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, Gibson Mill is a historic textile mill that is truly behemoth at 650,000 square feet in size.  It holds an almost endless display of indoor antiques, a sizable food market made up of a variety of restaurants, a coffee shop, two brewery/restaurants and the famous Auto Barn classic car dealership/restoration shop/indoor storage facility.



When:    8:00am to 2:00pm.. Take your time and enjoy lunch at either the food market, or one of the two breweries on site, the Cabarrus Brewing Company and the High Branch Brewing Company.

https://gibsonmillmarketnc.com/

https://www.cabarrusbrewing.com/

https://highbranchbrewing.com/



Address:      305 McGill Ave NW
                     Suite 100
                     Concord, NC 28027


Details: 

We will be having Shelby trivia with prizes, a display of historic Shelby collectables and trinkets, and of course, the cars.  Need a break from the outdoor heat? Walk the miles of indoor antique booths set up in what used to be the historic mill.  Better yet, pay a visit to the AutoBarn classic car dealership.  This facility is equally huge and taking a walk through their inventory is like taking a trip to a good car museum.  They restore automobiles, store them for folks and hold numerous events inside their building to promote the hobby and introduce the younger generation to the love of classic cars.  It's owned by SAAC member and YouTube celebrity/author Tom Cotter so you know you'll be treated fairly should you decide you just can't live without something siting in their inventory.

Speaking of Tom, he will be asking his 'Cobra friends' to try and show up and make it a full Shelby experience for all.  Historically, Tom puts on a nice, quaint cars and coffee on the second Saturday of the month which will be happening concurrently, but we will be reserving a Shelby only section in the lot for our group.  I just ask that if possible, please  RSVP as to your intentions so we may save enough room to accommodate everyone.

Please email SAACCarolinas@gmail.com   or text/call Brian at 919 265-4081


This will be a fun, family friendly event that you shouldn't really miss.  There is ample room for trailer parking in the rear and overnight lodging is available, just reach out if you need help.

Thanks to both Dave Ebner and Tom Cotter who went out of their way to help me with this task.  Once again it just proves to me that car guys are truly the best. 

Thanks to everybody that made suggestions. I think we may have an answer. It looks like he'll be passing by Asheville and Dave E (6T6Shelby) has graciously offered to hold onto the wheels till I can come get them.

I'm hoping somebody on here can give me some sound advice just like you always have. I just purchased four restored original  Magstar rims with speedways mounted on them from a gentleman up in Philadelphia. Serendipitously, he is coming down to North Carolina to purchase a car and he can bring the four mounted wheels for me. My only issue is that the place he is going to is five hours away from my house so it's a 10 Hour drive both ways. The wheels are being dropped off in Hayesville, NC 28904 and I live in Chapel Hill, NC 27517. I've been trying to find a company that will ship wheels, but nobody wants to touch it unless it's a car nobody's very much interested. Does anybody have any suggestions? Does anybody live near Haysville? If I could get the wheels to the Charlotte area that would also be a huge help if anybody travels that way. Thanks for reading this either way.

These were available in the 1960's Shelby catalog, and the Pilsner mugs were available for only a short time.  The smaller/larger typical mug is much more common.  The Pilsner Mugs were available as either small or large, and both of these are the larger sizes. (they measure 6 inches high).  The don't come up for sale very often, so if you collect these items you already know that.   I included a typical(5") mug for comparison, which is also available, if you are interested.

The price is $1200 each or the pair for $2100.