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Who is "THE" Shelby/AC Cobra Guy/Owner in the World?

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  1. 19633500GT

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    #1 19633500GT, Nov 17, 2016
    Any thoughts?

    Is there an individual or individuals who stick out as the prolific AC Cobra or Shelby Cobra "guy"?
     
  2. JOEA2

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    #2 JOEA2, Nov 17, 2016
    Used to be Ron Pratt.

    Joe
     
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    Does he collect anymore after selling off his collection?
     
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    #6 1turbobrick, Nov 17, 2016
    Perhaps you could explain why? There are a number of individuals with multiple cars who prefer a little privacy...
     
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    #7 19633500GT, Nov 17, 2016
    Dale, no problem, if you'd like I can PM or vice versa, I'd prefer to keep it private as well.
     
  8. Meister

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    Are you asking most cars/biggest collection or most knowledgable/expert?

    In terms of experts there is a guy out of Milwaukee who's name often comes up on the short list of experts/authors etc and that's a guy named Colin comer.
     
  9. Jeff328

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    #9 Jeff328, Nov 18, 2016
    Yeah, Colin Comer has written several books on the subject.
     
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    #10 19633500GT, Nov 18, 2016
    Found his website. I'll give him a try. Thank you guys
     
  11. JohnnyRay

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    #11 JohnnyRay, Nov 18, 2016
    Don't forget the former Larry Miller Collection...
     
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    There's a nice collection in Silicon Valley including a Daytona Coupe. Just google who bought it at auction 2012.

    Shelby American Collection (Boulder CO) and a few key loaners to it
     
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    #14 F355Bob, Nov 26, 2016
    George Stauffer in Blue Mounds Wi. He has owned dozens of Cobras, had a Daytona Coupe,
    many GT 40s including 1966 Lemans winner and 1967 Sebring winner. Not sure how many he has now.
     

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