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