A visit with ol' Shel' (pics)

Well, it was a rainy day, and I didn't have much on my plate, so I thought I'd go see what goes on at the Shelby American Museum. It's like 5 miles from my house, but I've never bothered to go before.

It's pretty neat, but not well-curated. There are ~25 cars. Each one should have a sign in front of it, telling you what it is and why it's significant. Excepting CSX2000, they don't.

If you happen to be in Vegas and have an hour or so to kill, go. It's not really well-done enough to merit a pilgrimage.

Forthwith, the photos (click for full resolution):

CSX2000:

Cobra roadsters and Daytonas:

Mustangs:

One for the Dodge fans:

Late models:

GT40:

You can also peer into the shop and see new Fords undergoing conversion, as well as original cars undergoing repair and restoration:

I signed one of the posts inside the visitor area of the factory there :)

Also signed the wall at their previous location at the speedway back in 2003 at the 20th Anniversary of the Shelby Charger :)

I agree that they need better signage on their displays.

I would be pressed against that glass like a plecostomus!

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I need to make my way there someday...