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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.

   
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/#

[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

[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.

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. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjYnSXzRTmk


What Happened to Jim Morrison's 1967 Shelby Mustang "Blue Lady"?

Looking for a set of 4 NOS center cap emblems to fit a 1967 10 Spoke wheel.  I currently have the horrible mustard colored repops, Ugh!

I wonder who is even renting that address these days?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/906893645612694

Yes, this is THE uber rare vintage Shelby collectible that everyone who owns a 1965 Shelby GT350 knows about.  It is an original, unsent 1965 Shelby GT350 post card.  If you collect Shelby memorabilia, than you know what this is.  What makes it even better is it came in a Tasca Ford envelope with an enclosed business card from High Performance Parts Specialist Glenn Tiberiis.  Tasca Ford of East Providence, RI. 

Tasca Ford, the home of the Cobra Jet and seller of many 'golden age' vintage Shelbys is one of the best know dealerships from back in the day.  Check out the back of the envelope, it has a full color depiction of the Tasca Ford Dealership.  So cool!  If you own a Shelby from Tasca, or just ever dreamed you did, this is your opportunity.  You probably won't get another chance to purchase such a fine example again.  This item comes from a non-smoker's home and well known vintage Shelby memorabilia collector.

(Please note: the image has been obscured to thwart counterfeiters, the real item does not have a yellow star, lol.  item is located in Chapel Hill, NC.  Shipping available.)

Price: $3,500.00

I picked up this California black plate about 8 years ago.  The guy sold it to me via eBay, and said he wasn't sure where he got it, but that it was on his garage wall for 30 plus years. Can anyone help me identify which dealer it corresponds with?  Having the Downtown Ford ring on it, obviously doesn't mean it's from there, but it would be cool if it were.

I did research that black plates were originally used in California from 1963 to 1969, the golden years in our hobby.

Anyone interested in obtaining a 2026 SAAC Carolina's Calendar?  Not only does it feature some beautiful member's cars, but it also lists all the most important Ford/Shelby dates a true afficionado needs to know and be able to recite back at a moments notice!  I'll bet no other calendar in the world lists Carroll Shelby, Enzo Ferrari and Chuck Cantwell's birthday all in the same resource! 

The cost is only $20 plus shipping. Here is a preview:

http://imageshack.com/a/Bwf17/1


Just PM me if you want one and I'll include you in this first order. 



Brian

       This is just a friendly reminder for you to start taking pictures of your favorite Shelby ride for inclusion in the upcoming 2026 SAAC Carolinas member's rides calendar.  The higher the resolution, the better and uniquely themed pics stand a better chance at snagging the coveted holiday months.

This year's calendar will be on better, glossy paper and will once again include all the fun birthday facts related to our hobby.  For instance, did you know Lee Iacocca would have been 99 years old on October 15th this year.  Who knows, maybe when they preserved his body on ice (e.g. Walt Disney), they put him in a Ford Mustang or a Chrysler Mini-Van.   

I'll be waiting for your submissions.

Brian                                         .                                                                 

Does anyone plan on attending the Mustang Owner's Museum in Charlotte North Carolina this Saturday, October 11, 2025 for their all Fords car show? It is supposed to begin at 9 AM.

So I'm back with another Paxton question.  My car (not an original Paxton car) does have a unit dated to 2/10/1967 and according to Dave was installed by a previous owner back in 1980. My question is about the label on it.  I believe it should look like the picture posted with the round Cobra logo.  When was the CS logo used as found on my unit? 

I was at Hobby Lobby today and spotted two things fellow enthusiasts like us might like for our man caves.  First was a nice 24" x 24" print of a nightmist 1967 GT500 on canvas.  Price is only $36.99.







I like everything about it except the front license plate with the prancing Mustang logo on it.  Aside from that, it kinda reminds me of Michael (2112)'s car 0875, a personal favorite of mine.

Second is a 12" x 15" metal sign of a 1968 GT350, more specifically car 0020.  It only cost $5.99.







I found it rather odd that they would include the full VIN plate for the 1968, but I guess it's a well known car and the current owner (Ken Carlson of Tacoma, WA) has nothing to worry about.  Still, would you let them pust your VIN plate on the sign?  Am I just being paranoid (as usual)?

[A Call to Action]

A Call to Action

This is an open invite to anyone in our club who would like to participate in an upcoming event. On Tuesday, October 7, Jerry Heasley of internet and automobile book fame will be filming his latest video for his Barn Finds series in Raleigh, North Carolina. Brian Styles, the creator/director/savant of the 1967 Shelby Research Group will be uncovering a car previously lost to the world.  One that has not seen the light of day since 1987.  It's a 1967 GT 500, no. 0244, and it's been sitting in a garage, somewhat in pieces, in Raleigh, North Carolina .   Brian will be using this as a teaching moment for Jerry's audience about what to look for when finding, inspecting and validating long lost Shelbys.

Ideally, we would like between six and eight classic Shelby's there to show support.   It should be a lot of fun to participate in the event, and Brian has offered to give everyone who participates a 1967 Shelby Research Group mouse pad, a much sought after item that makes the perfect holiday gift for that someone special in your life who loves Shelbys.  If you are interested and would like to be there, please reach out to me and RSVP. I will give you all the details and we can go from there.   

What do you all use to glue the fender emblems and gas cap emblem on?  Obviously the NOS adhesive is long dead.

Thanks

Brian

Does anyone have an NOS 1967 Shelby GT350 Gas Cap Emblem?

I purchased one off of eBay from a known seller and it came destroyed.

Can anyone take pity and sell me one?