Shelby American Automobile Club - SAAC

10/16/2026

ON THIS DAY IN SHELBY HISTORY — OCTOBER 15, 1966

60 years ago today, one of Shelby American’s legendary 427 Competition Cobras, chassis CSX3011, arrived in Laredo, Texas, destined for Mexican Formula One driver Moisés Solana.

Just four days earlier, Shelby American had invoiced Solana $11,393 for the Cobra, transportation, and additional racing equipment.

Solana specified a dry-sump oiling system, Koni shocks, and shoulder harnesses for his new competition machine.

Unlike the street-going 427 Cobras, these cars were built with one purpose in mind — racing.

Imagine taking delivery of a factory 427 Competition Cobra in 1966!

10/15/2026

Congrats. Allen.

Join us in wishing 1965 World Champion Shelby American driver Allen Grant a happy 86th birthday! We appreciate you, Allen!! Shelby Legendary Cars Team Shelby Allen Grant

10/13/2026

DID YOU KNOW SHELBY ALMOST BUILT A GT350S?

In 1966, Shelby American was experimenting with something a little more aggressive than the standard GT350.

Meet 6S051, the one and only factory-built GT350S.

Finished in Ivy Green Metallic, it was the first 1965-bodied Shelby Mustang painted a color other than Wimbledon White.

But the real surprise was under the hood.

A Paxton-supercharged 289 producing a reported 406 horsepower!

Shelby American originally considered making the supercharged GT350S its own model. Instead, the company offered the Paxton supercharger as an option, leaving 6S051 as the only GT350 ever to wear the GT350S designation.

And here’s an interesting twist: rumor has it, the car was originally built for Carroll Shelby’s banker, who reportedly drag-raced it!

Imagine walking into Shelby American in 1966 and ordering a factory-supercharged GT350.

Would you have chosen the supercharged 289, or stuck with the naturally aspirated GT350?

10/09/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dave Mathews, longtime 1967 Registrar for the Shelby American Automobile Club, on October 7 at the age of 78. 💙
Dave served as our '67 Shelby Registrar since 1983, generously sharing his wealth of knowledge to protect the authenticity of these classic cars. His unwavering dedication and honesty will be missed by all who knew him.
Our thoughts are with Dave's wife, Nancy, and his family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 am at St. George Church in Guilford, CT. Full obituary: https://www.guilfordfuneralhome.com/obituaries/David-P-Mathews?obId=49826311

10/09/2026

SAAC Member Steve McDonald and his 1966 G.T.350H
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6ql-LYNJqY

🏁 1966 Shelby GT350 with HOW MANY MILES? Muscle Car Of The Week Vi...

10/07/2026

Think you’ve driven a lot of Shelby Mustangs? Have you heard of Bob Lee⁉️

In 1965, Lee worked Quality Control on the GT350 program at Shelby American.

His job? Take each newly completed GT350 out, drive it behind the blast wall, put it through two laps, and then park it in those famous rows of finished cars waiting for shipment.

Lee later recalled that he worked virtually every day that year — meaning he likely drove almost every street 1965 GT350 Shelby American built.

And apparently a normal test drive wasn’t always enough.

Lee remembered occasionally pitching a GT350 up onto the angled blast wall during his quality-control runs.

Imagine that being your job in 1965:

Clock in.
Grab the keys to another brand-new GT350.
Test it.
Park it.
Walk back and grab another one.

All. Day. Long.

Just another day at Shelby American.

How many people today can say they drove more original ’65 GT350s than Bob Lee?
#1965

10/05/2026

2026 Louisiana SAAC Meet

10/03/2026

DID YOU KNOW? — KEN MILES BEFORE SHELBY 🇬🇧🏁

Long before Ken Miles became one of the most important drivers and development men at Shelby American, he was serving in the British Army during World War II.

Miles joined the Territorial Army in 1939 and was initially assigned to an anti-aircraft unit. About a year later, he became a military driving instructor at Blackpool, England—an interesting early chapter for a man who would later become legendary for his ability behind the wheel.

In 1942, Miles joined the newly formed Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) as an Armament Artificer. He later served with armored units and landed in Normandy on June 15, 1944, just nine days after D-Day. He eventually rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Years before the Cobras, Daytona Coupes and GT40s, Ken Miles was already combining the three things that would define his career: driving, mechanics and engineering.

From an Army driving instructor in Blackpool to one of the most important figures in Shelby American history. 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇸

Ken Miles was much more than just a race car driver.

10/01/2026

A lap around Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a 66’ Shelby with road racing legend Max Papis 😎

09/27/2026

SHELBY SUNDAY…. Just a couple 65/66s getting after it on the high banks of Daytona 😎