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.
