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In Memoriam: Dave Mathews, 1967 Registrar

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dave Mathews, our 1967 Registrar, on October 7, 2026, at the age of 78.

Dave served as our '67 Shelby Registrar since 1983, generously sharing his wealth of knowledge to protect the authenticity of these classic cars. Many of you worked with Dave, relied on his expertise, or simply enjoyed talking Shelbys with him, and his unwavering dedication and honesty will be deeply missed.
Dave is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy, and his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford, CT, on Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 am. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Committee for the Great Salt Pond (https://www.cgspblockisland.org/) or Forgotten Felines (https://www.forgottenfelinesct.org/).
Dave's full obituary is available here: https://www.guilfordfuneralhome.com/obituaries/David-P-Mathews?obId=49826311.
Please join us in keeping Nancy and Dave's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

If you have a favorite memory of Dave, we invite you to share it below.

[Bob Gaines]

In Memoriam: Dave Mathews, 1967 Registrar

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dave Mathews, our 1967 Registrar, on October 7, 2026, at the age of 78.

Dave served as our '67 Shelby Registrar since 1983, generously sharing his wealth of knowledge to protect the authenticity of these classic cars. Many of you worked with Dave, relied on his expertise, or simply enjoyed talking Shelbys with him, and his unwavering dedication and honesty will be deeply missed.
Dave is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy, and his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford, CT, on Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 am. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Committee for the Great Salt Pond (https://www.cgspblockisland.org/) or Forgotten Felines (https://www.forgottenfelinesct.org/).
Dave's full obituary is available here: https://www.guilfordfuneralhome.com/obituaries/David-P-Mathews?obId=49826311.
Please join us in keeping Nancy and Dave's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

If you have a favorite memory of Dave, we invite you to share it below.

What a loss to the Shelby community. He was a giant in the field. Condolences to his family.He was always helpful and insightful. My favorite Memory was being on a question and answer talk with Dave and Chuck Cantwell at a convention some years ago. I felt like I had really accomplished something by being honored to be included with those two. 

[greekz]

I am very saddened to hear of Dave's passing.  He has been a tremendous resource over the years and he will be greatly missed.  My best to his family.

[JD]

I'm dumfounded! 
My heart goes out to Nancy.

Dave was so involved in many aspects of the club for soo long, his regard for the cars, especially the '67's, and devout "protection" of the integrity of the VIN's to prevent fake and duplicate cars.

Can't believe we'll not have any more phone calls.

SAAC has lost a very key person.

[Coralsnake]

Truly a loss to our community. Dave was always willing to share and defended the clubs interests

😢

[J_Speegle]

Hmmm Wow. Lost for words.

Will certainly be missed and his passing will leave a void for decades to follow. In this time Nancy, his family and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers.

[Bill]

Our condolences to his family and friends


Bill

[Bigfoot]

We loved you Dave and we will miss you.
RIP my friend.
So glad we spoke 2 weeks ago.

[BGlover67]

I literally just spoke to him.  I feel like I want to throw up.  He was such a good guy, a rarity in this hobby.  God Bless his wife Nancy.   

[George Schalk]

Sending my condolences to Dave's family.  Rest easy Dave.

[Cobra Ned]

Wow. I am shocked and saddened. Dave was always the guy one could talk with when you wanted the straight story. We shared a lot of thoughts over the years, and the club will be missing a giant without his presence. Prayers and happy thoughts to Nancy and Dave's family. We'll miss you, Dave!

[Bigfoot]

Wow. I am shocked and saddened. Dave was always the guy one could talk with when you wanted the straight story. We shared a lot of thoughts over the years, and the club will be missing a giant without his presence. Prayers and happy thoughts to Nancy and Dave's family. We'll miss you, Dave!

Facts

[shelbydoug]

He was always there since the begining. I guess I somehow thought he always would be like Superman?

He was a Super Hero to me.

I am crushed.

So, so sorry for everyone's loss but especially for your's Nancy.

[Sixx7shelby]

This hits so hard, very shocked and saddened to hear. We were just at a cars and coffee a few weeks ago and Dave gave me a very special document for my GT350 that show what type of guy he is. Our hearts go out to Nancy and I will cherish our every other Sunday get togethers talking cars and Shelbys. Rest in peace my good friend

[DC-DD]

Just talked with Dave about a month ago while he was on his boat clamming.  This comes as a shock.  Condolences to Nancy, family and friends. 
I met Dave back in 1979 when I purchased my 1967 Shelby.  Dave was such a wealth of knowledge for the '67s.  We have talked sooooo many times over the years with me giving him locations of cars that I knew were not in the registry that I came upon, also having questions for him on other cars and updating him on '67s we purchased.
Diana and I really enjoyed see him and Nancy in person at Shelby conventions and getting a change to catch up. 
Dave will truly be missed by myself, Diana and surely the Club too.

Dominic (& Diana)