Checkered Flag - Dave Mathews

[SCJSTU]

Big loss to the Shelby community....I feel we are losing history every month now as folks age out of life.

Dave mission accomplished......carry on in Heaven

[s2ms]

Huge loss, very saddened to hear this. Sincerest condolences to Dave's family.

[Vernon Estes]

Dave's passing has been a tough reality to come to terms with in the last 24 hours.

It is hard to put into words the positive influence that Dave had during my formative years in this hobby and business,... which carried through to the last time we spoke just a week ago. He was telling me about how he was in the middle of repainting his Nightmist 350 and how he was excited to make it perfect.

I cant believe he is gone.

Dave was so encouraging to me when I first got into the hobby, long before it became the way I make a living. Dave's enthusiasm for involving all of us in this hobby really stands out as I think back on my memories of Dave. Always positive, giving of an immense amount of his time to help us all, friendly, and willing to say the truth when it needed to be said.... he saved me from stepping in a hot steaming pile of sh#t more times than I care to admit. He went WAY out of his way on multiple occasions to have my back when there was potential trouble on the horizon.

I feel very grateful to have counted him as a great friend for so many years. My life has been significantly enriched by having a friendship with Dave.

Rest in peace Dave... we'll keep these ole cars going from here.

Vern

[bobtail]

Dave made me the deal on my first 66 gt350, He worked with me to make it happen otherwise I may not own the cars I have today, I loved the rock at his house, wish I had taken a picture of it, that was 1983, seems like yesterday, they only made so many great guys and Dave was one of them PS-should have bought the 65 he had in 1983, hindsight is 20 20 RIP Dave

[texas swede]

RIP my friend. Thanks for all your help over the past 40+ years.
Texas Swede

[HEMI429]

Dave's passing is devastating. Just a couple months ago I saw him pull in to a local cars & coffee in a 67. We had a great conversation about Shelbys and 69/70 mustangs. I will cherish all the great memories over the last 15 years. Dave was a kind, honest, and incredibly generous guy.

You will be missed my friend.


-Wes

[JD]

Thinking about you Dave - happy motoring!

[KR500]

I have been away for close to two weeks and just found this out. What a loss to our community.Talked with Dave many times over the years, hard to believe he is gone. RIP and condolences to Nancy and his family.