Ferrari vs Shelby event at the Shelby Museum Aug 6th in Boulder

Shelby American Collection 15th Annual Fund Raising Party

When: Saturday, Aug 6 4:00p
Where: Shelby American Collection 14th Anniversary Holiday Party, Boulder, CO
Price: $75
Phone: (303) 516-9565
What: Shelby American Collection party - so come out and enjoy the summer weather. The theme of this year's party is the Cobra - Ferrari Wars, the epic battle of wills between Carroll Shelby and Enzo Ferrari that culminated in Shelby American winning the 1965 World Sportscar Manufacturers Championship.
In addition to the museum's unmatched collection of Cobras, GT40s and the original Shelby Mustangs, we will have an outdoor car show featuring cars from Cobra - Ferrari Wars era and other unique vintage cars. Our special guests include F.I.A. World Manufacturers Champion drivers Bob Bondurant, Jack Sears and other famous Shelby American Team members who contributed to the history surrounding the Cobra-Ferrari Wars of the 1960s.

This year the party will feature:
- Shelby American Team members will talk about the inside stories of the
Cobra-Ferrari Wars
- Free autograph session with members of the Shelby American Team
- Silent auction of unique Shelby memorabilia and other exciting items
- Unique vintage car show outside the museum
- Live band playing 60's music
- Outdoor barbecue
- Open bar featuring wine, beer and Coyote Gold Margaritas
- Special parking areas to show off your Ferrari or
collector car
- Free collector's poster commemorating the Cobra-Ferrari Wars
The schedule for the event is:
- 4pm: doors open
- 6pm: Shelby American Team members talk about the Cobra - Ferrari Wars
- 7pm to 8pm: autograph session with Shelby American Team members
- 8:30pm: silent auction closes
- 4pm to 9pm: outdoor vintage car show
- 4pm to 9pm: live 60s music
- 9pm: event close
To avoid long lines at the will-call ticket entrance, we suggest that you choose physical tickets (mailed to you), print-at-home tickets or mobile phone tickets.
The Shelby American Collection is a non-profit, volunteer organization. $50.00 of your ticket price is tax deductible. All funds from this event go to supporting the operation of the Shelby American Collection museum in Boulder Colorado. The Shelby American Collection is the premier and most extensive collection of Shelby Cobras, Shelby GT 350s and Ford GT 40 cars, historical records and memorabilia.

The cost per guest is just $75.00 The quickest way to get your tickets is online via Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/180728
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I can't wait, this is going to be a great event!

 

Do you know if Carroll Shelby will be there? I think they changed the event to Aug because Carroll was always getting sick and not making it to the Christmas party.

 

That was the rumor but I can't confirm that he'll be there...I'm hoping for a great surprise!

 

There is some very cool events coming up this month including....

8-4-11 200+ Porsche event
8-6-11 Shelby vs Ferrari event
8-8-11 Fundraiser at HPR benefiting Morgan Adams Foundation
8-11-11 Jet Preview at Centennial Airport
8-12-11 World Class Driving
8-18-11 Club Auto Tire Kicking
8-20-11 Cars and Planes at Front Range Airport
8-26-11 F1 Movie "Senna" is playing in Denver for only 1 day
8-28-11 Race Central TV car show

If I am missing any, please let me know so I can update my website.

Michael Bergren

 

Update....

Carroll Shelby arrived in Denver today and will be at the event! Steve just left to go pick him up from the airport.

 

Bring him to Cars and Coffee tomorrow AM!! enroute to Boulder Shelby Museum.

 

As cool as that would be I don't think it will happen. I was at dinner with him tonight, I left at about 10pm and Carroll was still there taking pictures and talking with the crowd. Not bad for a guy who's almost 90

 

At Cars and Coffee this morning a bunch of people were talking about going tonight. I'm guessing a huge turnout now that they know Carroll showed up this time.

 

Pictures, pictures, pictures, please.

 

Eric, a friend of mine took a bunch of pictures. I will post them as soon as I get them from him. Great evening though. Here's a teaser....
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I've attached a few from the weekend.
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Great event! Anyone have pictures of all of the Cobra's lined up together?