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see you there 

there is also another thread with more pix:
https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?topic=32695.0

there is also another thread at:
https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?topic=32542.msg231867#msg231867

here are a few pics... but my outdoor (the driving demonstrations) are not that good









(I've only been there 5 times - so far - this month)

I wish that there was a recording of the special talk presented at the Museum (some number of years back) regarding the work done to the Coupe after Dr Simeone acquired it. I remember being surprised at what all was needed.
Agree or not... Dr Simeone's goal was to preserve the car (#1 in the HVA Registry) as much as possible.
IIRC, they noted that MORE time was spent to preserve vs what it would have taken to restore it.
I can barely imagine the patience and skill that must have been required just to remove all of Phil Spector's ridiculous lettering and graphics... 
If that car could tell stories - it would surely be quite the tale

"Load in" day for guest cars was Monday, I was in the "first wave" so did not get to see everything.
The "Exhibit" officially opens on 4/11 in conjunction with the Demonstration Day. Hope to see a good crowd there.
Here are a couple of "preview" pix.

The Simeone Foundation Museum in Philly continues their celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the USA with a special exhibit (4-10 thru 4-26-26) and Demonstration Day (4-11-26).
See Dan's preliminary post at:
https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?topic=31825.0

I copied and pasted other details from the Museum below.
Details for the Demonstration Day (nominally 11 AM to 2 PM)
"Carroll Shelby and the Rise of Professional Racing in America - Carroll Shelby carried America's ambition on his shoulders, proving that one determined dreamer could topple giants and redefine an era. Cars from the Museum's Collection to be highlighted include: 1950 Allard J2 (Caddy powered); 1954 Austin Healey 100; 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Pinin Farina Spyder; 1958 Aston Martin DBR 1; and THE 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe (CSX2287)"
The Museum folks note that "Shelby Events" always bring out a great crowd.

(side note: the cars have been selected - list is for reference)


Museum Website: https://www.simeonemuseum.org/

Full disclosure: my Tiger has been accepted for the Exhibit 

Thanks for posting.
I'm pretty sure that I saw the "flip top" car at LMC back in 2022... but that part of the collection was a strict no-photo zone. I wish that I had known a little more about it at that time. Wow  🏁

back in the 80s Tom Peters told the story... "it's all about the sizzle..." (forget the actual steak)  

Fantastic 

Great - thanks 

Sounds great - I'll watch for additional details and plan to see you there 👍
The Museum guys always note that Shelby events are very well attended.





The "Corvette" form shown is for a multi-week exhibit... what is planned for this?

Sweet car.

"Happy Wife = Happy Life" 🥰👍

[but talk about ease of parking - who's gonna fight you for a spot]

Ya know, with something like this, one of the first questions you'll always get is: "Where are you doing to park that thing?" 

    The answer obviously is: "Where ever I want!" 
    Scott.

Exactly. There was a recruiting ad for the Army years ago - probably during one of the eras of a gas crisis - that featured a Tank.
They noted the horrible fuel mileage. The punchline was (from my memory anyway), "but talk about ease of parking - who's gonna fight you for a spot" 

never any replies on this... seems a shame - but it will likely be in the scrap pile next time my buddy at work heads to the yard with his truck bed filled.
LMK if any other ideas. Thanks