Carroll Shelby Licensing Response

[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.