SAAC Concours Cars

completely disassembled and rebuilt.



I can not imagine why anyone would willingly subject their car to such scrutiny. I guess it is the desire to be among the very best. To be with those cars that have achieved the highest honors. These cars become models for everyone. They are guideposts to help us find out what the original cars looked like. Even if you never show your car, it's nice to know where those little clips went or what color your power steering pump should be. Concours cars are for everyone's enjoyment, not just "rich" people.

If you need more information about SAAC Concours shows, I recommend you contact the club directly.



These are SAAC Gold Cars 1997-Present. Cars are Division 2 unless noted and the pictures may not show the car as represented in the concours events:



8T02R216039-04270
Acapulco Blue GT500 KR



8T02R213311-04037
Acapulco Blue GT500 KR convertible



8T02R210921-03794
Highland Green GT500 KR



8T03R206112-03021
Red GT500 KR convertible



8T03R201761-02387
Black GT500 KR convertible



8T02R201713-02267
Premiere Division - Highland Green GT500 KR



8T02J116111-00330
Lime Green GT350



8T02R204798-03206
Special Paint GT500 KR



8T02S143412-01539
White GT500



8T03S169363-01526
Lime Green GT500 convertible



8T03S169360-01523
Highland Green GT500 convertible



8T02J149261-01060
Gold Hertz car



8T02R203180-02481
Black GT500 KR fastback



8T03R204830-03327
Red GT500 KR convertible



8T03J192448-02152
Highland Green GT350 convertible



8T02S143483-01622
Acapulco Blue GT500 Fastback



8T02R201807-02466
Red GT500 KR Fastback



8T02R216194-04425
Special Paint GT500 KR Fastback



8T03J126778-00308
An Acapulco Blue GT350 Convertible



8T03J149430-01403
A Sunlit Gold GT350 Convertible- Division 1



8T03S116039-00181
An Acapulco Blue GT500 Convertible



8T03R201836-02524
A Black GT500 KR Convertible



8T02R216179-04410
A Highland Green GT500 KR Fastback



8T02R210277-03661
A Special Paint GT500 KR Fastback



8T02S129541-00549
A Highland Green GT500 Fastback



8T03R205296-03279
A Special Paint GT500 KR Convertible



8T02R213328-04054
A Highland Green GT500 KR Fastback



8T02R210276-03660
A Candyapple Red GT500 KR Fastback



8T03R210941-03814
A White GT500 KR Convertible



8T03R210092-03471
An Acapulco Blue GT500 KR Convertible



8T02R215925-04155
An Acapulco Blue GT500 KR Fastback



8T02J149343-01142 (2x SAAC Gold)
A Highland Green GT350 Hertz car



8T02R206151-03391
An Acapulco Blue GT500 KR fastback



8T03R203118-02340
A Black GT500 KR 4spd convertible



8T03S115999-00141
A Lime Green GT500 Automatic convertible



8T03R215893-04123
A Red GT500 KR Automatic convertible



8T02S143331-01298
A Red GT500 fastback



8T02J155470-01487
A Highland Green GT350 fastback



8T02S179558-02139
Premiere Division - Black GT500 Convertible



8T02S110576-00056
The first 1968 GT500 Convertible



8T02R203138-02375
An Acapulco Blue GT500 KR Fastback



8T02JR205225-03143
A White GT350 Fastback





Concours Commentary

TheCoralsnake.com has always supported the Shelby American Automobile Club and will continue to do so in the future. The amount of information shared by this website and it's contacts is unparalleled. The website has always avoided politics, religon and other topics that could be inflammatory to some people.

It's also no secret that concours has suffered a steady decline over the past several years. Many have said this was inevitable and just part of the natural growth of the club. So, the question arises...should we just let it die or try to save it?

The Shelby Club has always had a natural rivalry between the "concours crowd" and the "track" people. For years they coexisted and in fact, it's no secret they are the same people. I have been involved with SAAC concours events since 1994. You may recognize that date precedes the 1997 changes to the concours events. There have been 41 SAAC Gold cars since 1997. Thats not even two per year. In recent years that number has dropped even lower.

What is the reason for this drop off? There no doubt, maybe several reasons for this down turn. We need to recognize that 2024 is not like 1997. There are "concours" events around the country that are thriving. The French Lick, Indiana show comes to mind. I think that most people that go to SAAC Events are in the Shelby Club. There are also a lot of people that enjoy the concours cars. They look for inspiration and detail information for their own cars. They are also looking to be educated on what and how to get involved.

The Shelby American Club could do a number of things to improve it's event. Here are just a few ideas:

A dedicated area on the SAAC forum promoting the event and concours. This area must be moderated and people without the best interests of the club removed.
Outreach to car builders. I have seen too may builders become alienated by the politics.

Outreach to classic car dealers. The very best cars should be attending this event and a special dealer award would encourage them to participate.

Better communication with a single point of contact. Participants need a contact person that has the ability to make decisions about things like judging order, times of events, locations and feedback through the process. Participants should not be asking about the results or trophies months after a show.

Better communication with local press and soliciting sponsors.

Better communication with judges and making them part of the process. Pre-arranging their complementary entry fees to the show.

Elimination of SAAC Division 1. People should still be encouraged to build the very best cars without reproduction parts. We can agree that is extremely difficult and if someone does pull that off, they should be recognized with a special award. The creation of two divisons has only sown confusion. No one should ever ask, "Is this part acceptable?" Parts that are acceptable look like the oem assembly line parts.

This is not meant to be an indictment of anyone currently involved in the process. They for the most part are my friends. As always there seem to be to be a few people resistant to change.