This does not directly apply to GT40s (yet), however I just
saw on Autoweek that Mr. Shelby is suing Superformance over making a replica of the Daytona Coupe. The story went on to say that Superformance designed their replica with the help and blessing of Peter Brock (the original Coupe designer who was employed by Shelby at the time).
Apparently, Mr. Shelby recently obtained either a patent or trademark for the Coupe, and on that basis, US Customs
impounded one of the "Brock" replicas upon entry into the
US.
Presumably Superformance is mounting the same defense that
Factory Five successfully utilized in it's lengthy struggle
with Shelby, but you never know what will happen with the
insane legal system these days.
I NEVER wish anyone ill will...but I almost wish Mr. Shelby
would just pass on to the next life and leave us alone.
MikeD
saw on Autoweek that Mr. Shelby is suing Superformance over making a replica of the Daytona Coupe. The story went on to say that Superformance designed their replica with the help and blessing of Peter Brock (the original Coupe designer who was employed by Shelby at the time).
Apparently, Mr. Shelby recently obtained either a patent or trademark for the Coupe, and on that basis, US Customs
impounded one of the "Brock" replicas upon entry into the
US.
Presumably Superformance is mounting the same defense that
Factory Five successfully utilized in it's lengthy struggle
with Shelby, but you never know what will happen with the
insane legal system these days.
I NEVER wish anyone ill will...but I almost wish Mr. Shelby
would just pass on to the next life and leave us alone.
MikeD