Hello From Eastern Oregon

[Jack]

Hello everyone my name is Jack and I have just registered to your site so I can share some of my memories of Sebring . My late friend Joe Sheppard operated Sheppards Imports in Tampa. Joe had a relationship with Carol Shelby during the Cobra and GT40 days. He also was close with Ken Miles having both driven together on the 62 Sunbeam Alpine factory sponsored team. I have included a cou of photos from that era. Look closely and you can see the Sheppard banner above the crew’s.

 

[Brian Kissel]

Welcome to GT40S Jack. That is some interesting history there. I hope someone can help you identify the car you are referring to in your other post.
Best of luck !!
Enjoy the forum !!
Regards Brian

 

[Jack]

Thanks Brian ! Hopefully i can put the dots together.

 

[Davidmgbv8]

Where in Tampa was the shop located?

 

[Jack]

Joe relocated from Howard Ave location when the dealership was sold to Dave Heinz to a small shop on McDill Ave just a short drive from McDill AFB.

 

[Jack]

Same location today on McDill aave

 

[jamie crane]

I saw the Gt 40 when it was sitting in the Howard ave location it was in Gulf colors then

 

[Jack]

That was probably a different car , Shelby used the Howard location a number of times during the Cobra/GT years. The car Joe worked on was at the McDill location In the early 70’s.