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Brian,
I sold 6S1545 to Dan in Illinois in 1979 and he sold it to Bill B. (Hilton Head Island) in 1985. If you happen to see #1545 or Bill at your Spring Event I would love to hear about it. A picture would be great!
Thanks, Mike in WI

You may be referring to me but, let me explain.
After reading about Cobras, I saw my first Cobra (CSX 2313) on the streets of Madison, WI in 1965. I became friends with the original owner within a couple of months. In 1972 I purchased 6S 1023 (Green/gold Hertz), followed by 6S 1314 (green with stripes), and 6S 1545 (red, no stripes). I joined SAAC in 1978 and was a member until about 2000 attending some National Conventions and many events at Road America and Watkins Glen. I saved anything and everything (except the cars!) that I thought had value related to Cobras and Shelbys.
I continued to buy and sell over the years and lately I'm selling. I'm in my 80's and rather than see the remaining items I have go in the dumpster I plan on posting them to sell on the Forum.
If someone finds value in them that will be great. If not, well I'll be the one to put them in the dumpster.
Mike in WI

.     Location of said dumpster please.....LOL

I knew someone would be interested!

You may be referring to me but, let me explain.
After reading about Cobras, I saw my first Cobra (CSX 2313) on the streets of Madison, WI in 1965. I became friends with the original owner within a couple of months. In 1972 I purchased 6S 1023 (Green/gold Hertz), followed by 6S 1314 (green with stripes), and 6S 1545 (red, no stripes). I joined SAAC in 1978 and was a member until about 2000 attending some National Conventions and many events at Road America and Watkins Glen. I saved anything and everything (except the cars!) that I thought had value related to Cobras and Shelbys.
I continued to buy and sell over the years and lately I'm selling. I'm in my 80's and rather than see the remaining items I have go in the dumpster I plan on posting them to sell on the Forum.
If someone finds value in them that will be great. If not, well I'll be the one to put them in the dumpster.
Mike in WI

Terry,
I sent you an email.
Thanks,
Mike

Mike,
I sent you an email.
Thanks,
Mike

Corey, I sent you an email.
Thanks,
Mike

First some history: 
Meeting Don Courtney in 1966, the original owner of CSX2313, made a huge impact on my car life (owned 6S 1023, 6S 1314, & 6S 1545). Then meeting Ken Young and Jim Cowles in 1978 made a huge impact on my life of collecting, and I've saved everything since!  Common or obscure, it didn't matter.
Here is more I want to sell:
•   Watkins Glen 1948-1952, The Definitive Illustrated History by Philippe Defechereuh; $20
•   Ford products Showroom brochures (Mustang, Shelby, Bullitt, SHO, and more), 1967 to 2022.  169 items; $SOLD for all. 
•   General Motors The First 75 Years of Transportation Products by Automobile Quarterly Magazine; $15
•   Falcon Performance Portfolio 1960-1970 by R M Clarke; $SOLD
•   They Call Me Mister 500 by Anthony (Andy) Granatelli; $10
•   Ford The Men and the Machine by Robert Lacey; $10
•   how to rebuild your Small-Block Ford by Tom Monroe; $SOLD
•   Complete Book of engine swapping by Leroi Tex Smith; $5
•   Super Book of Sports Cars by Michael Shulan; $5
•   Sports Cars, Fine-Line Designs to Color by Phyllis Raybin Emert; $5
•   Contemporary Classics by Rich Taylor; $5
•   Stauffer Fast Times Classified (1990) & mailings; $5
•   Miles Ahead... The Cobra Bronze 4-page fold out; $5
•   VSCDA - Vintage Sports Car Drivers Association newsletters (1991-2007, 20+ copies); $5
•   Grand Bahama Vintage Grand Prix mailings & decals (1984, 1986); $5
•   Reincarnation (Summer 2019); $2
•   Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car (September & October 2005); $2
•   Auto Replicas Limited AR3-A.C. Cobra 289 model assembly sheet; $1
•   Indiana SAAC Regional News, March 1982 (CSX3244); $1
•   Road America programs & information, 1970 – 2000's; $SOLD
All prices will need shipping added.
Let me know if you have any questions.  Offers considered!
Mike Marini
Sheboygan, WI

The following have been carefully opened, inspected, and returned to original packaging:
'65 Mustang, Hot Wheels Ultra Hots, J2831, red
'65 Mustang, Jada Toys, DUB CITY GIGTIME MUSCLE, 070, red
'65 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C, Jada Toys, DUB CITY BIGTIME MUSCLE, 071, blue
'65 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C, Jada Toys, DUB CITY BIGTIME MUSCLE, 072, silver
ONLY ** for all four.  Shipping is extra. *SOLD*
Mike, Sheboygan, WI

I met Jim in 1978 when I moved to Green Bay.  I worked with Ken Young who introduced me to Jim.  Ken, Jim, myself and often others had lunch together talking Shelby's.  My first Shelby, a green/gold Hertz (6S 1023) had come and gone.  Through the encouragement of Jim and Ken I purchased 6S 1314 and 6S 1545 while in Green Bay.  Jim was also very helpful selling me the parts I needed, or providing me with a lead on something.  This was before the Internet. 

After moving from Green Bay, I still kept in touch with Jim.  Saw him at Road America, at SAAC Conventions, talked on the phone, or through emails.  There were many topics Jim was knowledgeable on in addition to Shelby's and he was a pleasure to talk to, but usually in a hurry.  Jim had energy!   I do miss him!
Mike

For Sale:
SHOP MANUAL 1966 Comet, Falcon, Fairlane and Mustang.  Ford Motor Company, First Printing, August 1965.  $28
The Carroll Shelby Story.  Pocket Books edition, 1st printing, March 1967.  $10
How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Ford.  Tom Monroe.  H.P. Books, 1978.  $8

All of the above in excellent condition although The Carroll Shelby Story's pages are yellowing.  Shipping is not included in above prices.
Let me know if any questions.

Mike
PM if interested