This was my second year attending the Carroll Shelby Memorial Classic and just like last year, a lot of fun. A bit bigger event this year with almost 80 cars between the upper and lower parking lots. Very well organized and attended, Jim and the Shelby crew along with the Blackhawk staff did a great job. Hats off to all that brought their cars out to the show.
Peter Brock gave a very interesting presentation and the stunning Daytona Coupe CSX-2299 from the Miller Motorsports collection was on display inside the museum, quite an event to have both the man and the machine there to tell the story. The rest of the Blackhawk collection is something to see, not one to miss.
By my count there were six original Cobras along with numerous continuation and replica Cobras. Jay’s #2124 is a beautiful example of an early car. The Cobra Experience bought four originals, one 289 and threes 427s. The 289 #2579 is one of a handful of automatics produced, they also bought two narrow hip 427s #3142 & #3158. Wade, the new caretaker of Dick Smith’s iconic #3035 bought it for all to see, hear and enjoy.
Lots of Shelby Mustangs from ’65 to ’69 and large contingent of very cool 2007 to 2014 Shelbys as well. There was also a very nice Tiger, two Ford GTs, GT-40, Daytona Coupe and lots other Shelby related cars. I did not make it to the lower parking lot, so I missed a bunch. Something for every Shelby enthusiast, so many great cars to look at and nice people to meet.
Here are a few photos from the main plaza.
- Tim
#2124
#2579
#3158
#3035
#3142
