Can't dig up any more info on the original Shelby Mavs

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  1. Corbin Johnson

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    I emailed the National Director of the SAAC about info on the Shelby Mavericks, and here is what he said:

    "Corbin:

    We know very little about the Shelby Mavericks built in Mexico. Unfortunately, the guy who headed the project, Eduardo Velazquez, passed away a couple of years ago and with him went all of the details on this project. Apparently none were exported into the US. It is not known how many still exist today in Mexico. My guess is very few.

    Sorry I can't be of more help, but as far as these cars are concerned, I'm afraid it's a dead end.

    Rick Kopec
    National Director "


    I was wondering if anyone had heard anything else about these cars other than the info on this website. Are there any known still to exist? I know many of you are wondering the same, but maybe someone knows a litttle more. Thanks.

    -Corbin
     
    Corbin Johnson, Mar 26, 2003
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    Charlie maverick.to/grabber

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    No new info. Hell, it took years to dig up that information. I don't think anyone is actively looking for one of these cars so i don't expect one to turn up anytime soon.
     
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    jeremy I build t5's

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    this is a shot in the dark..
    but would shelby himself know anything??

    it may be worth an email or a call. You never know, it may perk his interest enough to get a reply from him

    I just ran into carroll shelby at the knotts ford festivle last year signing autographs...I wonder if he will be there again this year??]

    If he is, I promise to bring it up....
     
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    Cool, I was hoping to come down to Knotts Berry Farm this year, but I don't think it will happen. If you see him, and bring it up that would be great to see what he says.
    -Corbin
     
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    jeremy I build t5's

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    I'll give it a shot...Last year the wait for autographs was 2 hours, so I never stood in line. I just kinda stood at the end of the table for a minute or two and stared at him like a dumbass. Not every day you see a living legend.

    If he is there, however, I will ask him, I promise. I am going for sure to knotts.
     
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    I just sent a note to Shelby American in Las Vegas. Requested any info they may have. See what we can get.
     
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    Here is the response I got rom Shelby;

    Unfortunately we do not have any such information here and I'm not even
    sure where to tell you to look for it.
    Best of luck in your search.

    Gary Patterson
    Director of Marketing
    Shelby American, Inc.
    (702) 643-3000 ext. 25
    (702) 400-8511 cell
    (702) 643-5777 fax
    garyp@shelbyamerican.com <mailto:garyp@shelbyamerican.com>
     
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