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1990 Shelby CAN-AM - Bobyjo - 10/2006

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  1. rshelby

    rshelby ShelbyForums Admin Staff Member

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    Shelby Forums - Car of the Month - October 2006
    10/2006 - 1990 Shelby CAN-AM - Bobyjo

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    Shelby Forums username: Bobyjo
    Year: 1990
    Make: Shelby
    Model: CAN-AM
    Shelby Number: 038
    Engine: Dodge 3.3L
    Trans: Shelby
    Exterior color: Red
    Interior color: N/A
    Selling Dealer: Shelby Enterprises/SCCA
    Options: N/A
    Alterations: N/A
    Description/History:

    Assembled by Slim Bryant, Motion Dynamics, Conway, NH.
    Originally owned (1990-1997) by Jeff Menachem (NY,NY.) Raced in Shelby Dodge Pro and Regional races at Lime Rock, Watkins Glen, Bridgehampton, Mosport, Pocono, Sebring, Moroso, Texas World and Mid-Ohio. The second owner
    (1997-2001) was Kermit O'Neal, San Antonio, Texas. Mr. O'Neal raced the car at Texas World, Hallett and The Motorsport Ranch , Cressen, Texas. The current owner (2001-present), Robert Johnston, has raced the car in SCCA, HSR (Historic Sportscar Racing East/West) and the recent "SAAC Does Vegas X"
    at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway complex. This chassis number 038 has competed recently at Sears Point (Infineon), Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, California Speedway, Roebling Road, Sebring, Homestead and Daytona.

    According to knowledgeable racing authorities the Shelby CAN-AM is the fastest car ever built by the Shelby organization with respect to "lap times" on a North American closed circuit.

    The Shelby CAN-AM is a proud part of the Shelby legacy.

    Bob Johnston
    www.shelbycanam.com
    Atlantis, Florida

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  2. The Commissioner

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    Re: 10/2006 Bobyjo 1990 Shelby CAN-AM

    This chassis has got to be one of the coolest looking racers when photographing head-on. Great choice for the Car O' the Month.
    :thumbsup: :dance:
     
  3. bobyjo

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    Re: 10/2006 - 1990 Shelby CAN-AM - Bobyjo

    Commissioner, thanks for the recognition and the kind words.

    Come see 4 of these cars run at Sebring, Oct. 19-21, 2007 and Daytona, Nov. 8-11, 2007.

    www.shelbycanam.com

    BTW, chassis 059 (silver #38) broke the official SCA track record at Daytona three weeks ago. The car is for-sale at $29,500 w/spares.
     

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    Re: 10/2006 - 1990 Shelby CAN-AM - Bobyjo

    059 Sold January 2008.
     

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