Checkered Flag - Dave Mathews

[propayne]

I am truly truly saddened by this news.

Much love and strength to his family, at our age we have all lost loved ones - it is never easy.

Dave had a huge impact on our hobby - and I know for me as a registrar he is a shining example of how to handle the position with grace and honesty.

- Phillip

[deathsled]

I have fond memories of meeting Dave Mathews back at Lime Rock Park 1996 I think it was where he allowed me to sit in his R model Comstock car, allowing my dad to take a ton of pictures of the car, video and so on. Great times  Condolences to his family.

[69gtconv]

Sorry to hear this

[gt350shelb]

dave is a big reason why the forum exists ....  damn i will miss this guy    hugs to Nancy

[67 GT350]

It is just.....hard to think and believe. RIP and thank you for all your help over the years. Fran

[Bigfoot]

dave is a big reason why the forum exists ....  damn i will miss this guy    hugs to Nancy

Yes Brother.

[Special Ed]

Another great loss to the shelby community especially the 67 shelby guys will be at a lost as he dedicated alot of his time running 67 registry. RIP Dave M. you will be missed.

[Mongo]

Condolences and i'm sad. RIP

[Kent]

My deepest condolences to his family and friends. I´m speechless and trying to find words to explain how much Dave and his wife helped me in the last 25 years. We both often written letters in the beginning and later then e-mails he was an awesome guy and he really loved his family and his hobby. His knowledge and helping hand is something I will absolutely miss and also just talking or writing with him about other things.

Godspeed Dave.

[TransamEd]

One more of the 'ol" road mates has vanished. Sorry to hear about his death and my condolences to his family. Seems to be an eternity since we exchanged the first mail to share information about potential Shelbys. I am glad I helped him a bit in 2005 by checking out a local 67 GT500 from a bavarian wrecking yard that he could buy and restore.

[daltondavid]

I became close with Dave after I bought 67 GT350 #165  and then the SAAC v Shelby legal matter arose. we joined forces in a grand effort to save SAAC! I had a vision-to create this forum. I reached out to Ron Richards and got him involved and Dave Mathews was our heavyweight to sell the idea to Kopec. Jay Talbot was also pulled into service.

This very forum would never exist today without his efforts. He and Nancy were great friends to My son Dalton and I ever since. they hosted us at their Home several times. He came and visited us.  we shared knowledge back and forth for the last 20 years.

We are heartbroken at this sudden loss of a man who has been so crucial to our lives.

I will remember him as a guy who lived his life his way. He enjoyed his life with Nancy immensely.
they loved Sailing. enjoying their cars and friends. and of course their shared passion for the 1967 Shelby Mustang!

Godspeed to Dave Mathews!

[Road Reptile]

Very sad news and shocking as well. This is a huge loss and all thoughts and prayers should be with Nancy and the family. Deepest condolences to all.
A friend of many,a gift to all, he will be forever missed by Nancy and the group that has joined us all. R.I.P. Dave
Anthony

[QuickSilverShelby]

Rest in peace Dave.  Thank you for contributions to this great club.

QSS

[T-Bone68]

God bless you Dave. Thank you for being so helpful when I bought my dream 67 Shelby. Their lives, histories, and stories have been forever preserved because of you.

[roddster]

  Condolences to the family.  What a treasure to us 67 owners.  IF there was a 67 Shelby museum, a statue of Dave would be there at the entrance.
  I'm bummed.....