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    Shelby Museum opening in Orange County CA

    Over 82 cars, mostly Shelby Mustangs.Very well funded by descendant of early settlers. I wish I knew the Grand Opening date. It was supposed to be September, 2021 but postphoned. Anybody know? I'll send a report if I attend. My email is [email protected]
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    Ford GT ('05-'06 ) scheduling rally in Scottsdale

    You need to go to the website to get all the details. https://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/threads/ford-gt-rally-xiii-registration.37860/ Something about 100 cars which sounds like a good showing expected. Below is quotes from the Club website: FORD GT RALLY XIII - REGISTRATION Dates Sunday...
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    The story of a Book:How I co-published 3 books on Ford GTs and didn't get rich

    How I published three GT40 books and didn't get rich... By Wallace Wyss When I met Brian Winer, who was driving a Lotus Esprit at the time, I was surprised when he said his favorite car was the Ford GT40. This was back in the ‘70s. I thought he was a furrin’ car guy. Turned out we both...
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    Bringing artwork on Ford GT to Shelby event at Zimmerman Museum El Segundo CA Sept.18th

    This is the LA SAAC club's annual tribute to their outstanding member Tony Sousa. This time round it's at the Zimmerman. the new name for the Automobile Driving Museum. Won't be hot there--sea breezes. I'll bring what artwork I have on '06 GTX-1, J-car, simulated F v. F movie poster with Matt...
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    Car art, 11"x 17" on paper but also 20" x 30" on canvas, from Kalifornia

    I'll post one here but I think there's four of original era GT40s, a couple more of the '05-'06s (including short lived GTX-1 conversions) four portraits of Shelby, two of them as race driver before he hung up the gloves. If you email me, I'll send a list and group shot of all in one photo, I...
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    Shelby tribute Sep, 18th Zimmerman Museum El Segundo, CA

    Sat, Sep 18, 10 AM – 3 PM In 16 Days The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum 610 Lairport St, El Segundo, CA Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 18th, 2021 OPEN TO ALL SHELBY, COBRA, MUSTANG, FORD AND SHELBY-INSPIRED CARS! Bring the entire family, food vendors will be onsite, plenty of...
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    New book on Shelby but how "new" is it?

    In the ad I saw, they didn't mention that it was written in '67 so I sispect this is The Cobra Story republished? But does it go beyond '67? It's obvious it's a new printing because it mentions the Ford v. Ferrari movie (may be called LeMans '66 in other markets). If anybody has it, tell us if...
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    Not real GT40s but the stars of Ford v, Ferrari, the movie, announcement of video bash in Los Angeles

    Ford v Ferrari - Perfect Lap Tour LA Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:00am-2:00pm Carroll Shelby International Headquarters: 19021 S Figueroa St, Gardena, CA 90248 Not the actors but the stunt men and Peter Miles and Charlie Agaipou to name two celebs
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    Memorabilia, bringing nearby to event celebrating Blue Ray of Ford v. Ferrari movie Feb. 15th Gardena CA

    The party is being thrown by Fox to announce the CD of the movie, heard the CD got a hour of extras. Also they will have some GT40s from the film there and a chance to try Virtual Reality, probably of driving a Cobra or GT40 at LeMans. And a panel discussion, including stunt drivers from the...
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    Two recent reviews of Ford vs. Ferrari, the Hollywood drama

    https://mycarquest.com/2019/11/ford-v-ferrari-film-review-this-movie-offers-a-different-view.html https://www.velocetoday.com/movie-review-ford-v-ferrari/
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    A previous version of Ford vs. Ferrari book is on Amazon.com

    Not as lavish as the Haynes book, but loads cheaper. Ford Vs Ferrari, the Battle for Le Mans Hardcover – 1984 by Anthony Pritchard (Author) A journalist friend of mine got together with Anthony Pritchard, and got the rights to reprint this significant book, about what is referred to as the...
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    Reviews of Adam Carolla's documentary called Shelby American Carroll Shelby

    Released Nov. 2020 https://www.velocetoday.com/better-than-ford-v-ferrari/#more-117271 https://mycarquest.com/2020/01/documentary-review-shelby-american.html
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    Interview of James Mangold, directr of Ford v. Ferrari (LeMans '66) on You Tube

    the most interesting thing he said is tha an early cut was 3 1/2 hours long and the intervewer was begging that the longrt version be releases maybe on Blue Ray but Mangold says he has argued with himself, and concluded that maybe it's better that the as-released version be the only one
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    Series of paintings imagined scenes from the upcoming feature about LeMans

    Only two done so far, one of the lead character playing Shelby in front of a '66 Mk. II the other of Enzo Ferrari in the pits behind a Ferrari prototype. Haven't seen the movie yet so don't know if they will show Enzo at LeMans; my understanding is that he didn't venture to races outside...
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    Interview of Bale & Damon in British GQ coming up

    https://mycarquest.com/2019/10/the-british-edition-of-gq-magazine-has-a-cover-story-next-month-with-interview-of-the-stars-of-ford-v-ferrari-aka-le-mans-66.html
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    Q & A on Ford GT40 program in '60s. Caught one mistake, any more?

    Exhibit Hours LVCC & Westgate Exhibits New Products Showcase Tuesday, November 5 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 8 9:00...
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    Los Angeles radio show blurs the line between 1st in class and winning LeMans

    https://mycarquest.com/2019/09/wishful-thinking-should-not-be-presented-as-truth-especially-about-important-car-races.html
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    Los Angeles radio show blurs the line between 1st in class and winning LeMans

    https://mycarquest.com/2019/09/wishful-thinking-should-not-be-presented-as-truth-especially-about-important-car-races.html
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    Two different names for identical movies , one for US and the other for GB and Yurrup

    Story in MyCarQuest.com tomorrow. I bet a lot of publishers are torn between using the name Ford vs. Ferrari or LeMans in ther book titles.
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    Will trade GT40 art (and dance on the table) for two tickets to the LA Premiere of F v. F Nov. 4th

    While the new film Ford v. Ferrari opens nationwide Nov. 15th, they are going to have the premiere in Los Angeles Nov. 4th. I was lucky enough to stumble across the announcement on the net but not smart enough to get on the invite list. Anybody that has two extra tickets to the premiere, contact...
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