Carroll Shelby Licensing Response

[sYc]

I have read what both sides have written and I for one believe Mr. Kopec is in the right here. There is no doubt he did not steal the records, he simply took, with permission, what at the time was considered worthless paperwork. To ask him to step aside, and turn over what he has worked hard to put together the last several years is not right. If not for him and other members of the SAAC, would CS, or anyone else for that matter, know, or care, about the written history of Shelby cars? It is obvious CS was not going to do anything with the paperwork or he would not have allowed it out of his sight.

Carroll Shelby should be thanking the SAAC for what they have done the past ten years, working with him in keeping the Shelby legacy alive. Yes, the SAAC has thrived, but CS, though the Shelby Foundation has reaped major benefits as well. The sad part, because it is being played out on the Internet, the biggest loser will be the Shelby name.

Of course, CS is not the first to wake up one morning and decide to bite the hand that feeds it. I know of at least two groups within the Chevy ranks that are experiencing the same problems as the SAAC. It is amazing, and often times shameful, what chasing the almighty dollar will cause one to do. Most members who attended the Fall Chevy/Vettefest know what I mean.

[67 GTO]

The finances *should* be open to scrutiny, but it looks like CS is hoping to replace the SAAC with his own people.

"The bottom line is my legacy should be left in the hands of my family and real enthusiasts."

But he's wanting to claim the registry that others worked on for himself?? If he were to use the records he wants returned he could eventually rebuild the list, but that'd take some time. From my viewpoint, when you read the next line, it sounds like he's already figured everything out...

"Team Shelby won't be run that way. You have my word on it."

[agtw31]

the only ones coming out ahead in this whole situation are the attorneys.
too bad something couldn't have been worked out.

[1970Bluel78]

SYC??? Why did Shelby even keep the paperwork in the first place and not just toss it out. No he kept it, albeit in the attic. Who is to say nowadays with everything worth so much that CS might have had someone put it all in order later??

[sYc]

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SYC??? Why did Shelby even keep the paperwork in the first place and not just toss it out. No he kept it, albeit in the attic. Who is to say nowadays with everything worth so much that CS might have had someone put it all in order later??

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As they say, hindsight is 20/20. At the time, if CS had felt the paperwork had any value, I am sure he would have kept it, but he did not. Why should the SAAC be pentalized for having the foresight that CS apparently did not have? If CS wants control of the SAAC, there are better ways to do that rather then destory it.

I am not knocking CS, as I am in awe of the cars he built (well, excpet the Dodges ), giving him his due respect for his accomplishments, I just feel the SAAC is right in this situation.