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Discussion in 'Shelby History and Miscellaneous Topics' started by cobra1219, May 31, 2013.

  1. cobra1219

    cobra1219 New Member

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    Hi all, I am new to the forum and do not own a Shelby. However, I do have a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider that has non-OEM wheels with "Shelby" cast in the inboard portion of the rim. I am hoping someone from this forum can ID the wheels, what car they came from and provide any other information.

    Thanks!
    Brian
     

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    mrmustang Well-Known Member

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    Brian,

    Over the counter, aftermarket wheels that Shelby and Shelby licensed vendors were selling in the mid to late 70's and early 80's.....No pot of gold (you might get $40 each for them), but a nice set of rims just the same.





    Bill S.
     
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    Thanks for the response Bill. I plan on returning my Alfa to stock but when I saw Shelby on the inside of the rim I started to second guess getting rid of them. However, knowing they are just over-the-counter after-market wheels I don't feel so bad selling 'em. Thanks for the info! $40 each ain't bad if I can get that.

    Brian
     
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    rshelby ShelbyForums Admin Staff Member

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    Carroll Shelby Wheels, not the current incarnation, but the original wheel company, was manufacturing OEM and aftermarket wheels in the 1970's and 1980's. The company was sold in the mid-late 1980's and promptly run into the ground by the new owners by the end of the 1980's.
     
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    That is a shame

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