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Why is it always assumed Shelby talked to GM "first"? I've never seen anything (but speculation) that even remotely suggested that is the way it happened.

And this connection with the three Italian Vettes doesn't change my opinion on that for a second! Shelby was a CONSULTANT on the Vette project which was carried out by someone else.

Through the 50's he was racing for various Euorpean car marques. He DID have a plan to build his own car, largley due to his heart condition. He KNEW he could not continue racing as a driver, building a car was the next logical step for him.

I'd bet Chevy was no where near the "first" one he talked to.