SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO CARROLL SHELBY INSIDE Page 16 WELCOME RICK MARKKO, EVENT MANAGER KEITH MARTIN, PUBLISHER, American CAR COLLECTOR elcome to our 18th Annual Ford Family Reunion he first time I met Carroll Shelby, he was autograph- Wat the Carlisle Ford Nationals, sponsored by Gu- Ting posters of himself at a Barrett-Jackson auction. Al- mout Performance Products. This year is sure to be though the line of fans was long, Carroll took his time to a bustle of activity. We’re helping Shelby American chat with each person, and make everyone feel special. celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cobra, Carroll I felt like I knew him personally, even though I had only Shelby’s iconic sports car that has been the talk of the read about him in the pages of Road and Track and Car industry since its inception 50 years ago. And it’s as and Driver. strong as ever with the brand-new, just-released 1,000 During the late ’60s, before the Internet, the only way horsepower (STREETABLE) modification for the GT500! we could get detailed reports on the races in Europe was Team Shelby Northeast has had a calendar full of activ- through enthusiast magazines. We put up with the two- ities this week to celebrate all things Shelby, culminat- month lag, and in exchange got beautiful multi-page ing with a dinner Friday night and a lunch on Saturday spreads, with exclusive photos and prose by experts. for their club members. The epic story of how Ford beat Ferrari (most recently Along with the Shelby celebration, we’re featuring in Go Like Hell by A. J Baime, HMH publishing) was our some of the timeless classics produced by Ford that automotive version of the Iliad and the Odyssey, mythic started the whole performance craze back in the ’60s tales of young Americans who brashly took on the so- and led to the birth of the Mustang and the Shelby Co- phisticated Europeans. We matched their multi-cylinder bra. The Lightweights, as they were referred to in per- alloy engines with our great lumps of cast iron – and at formance circles, are joined by the vehicles that were the end of 24 hours of racing at Le Mans, our American born with 406 cubic inch engines with a tri-power in- V8s came out victorious. duction system. And the line of 427-ci engines, led by This weekend, we celebrate Ford Motor Company and the SOHC engine that rocked the performance world all of the great cars it has built over the years. I learned to and ignited the high performance wars of the ’60s and drive in a 1965 Mustang that my grandmother bought early ’70s. Primarily designed for race applications in new. My stepfather taught me how to drive a stick in a NASCAR and NHRA racing circles, they were venerable 1958 Mercury Monterey wagon he had converted to a street machines and kicked a lot of Bowtie and Penta- floor-shift four-speed (don’t ask why, I couldn’t tell you). I star butt! recall that as it still had the very tall rear axle ratio that the And thus the never-ending quest for more power car was equipped with as an automatic, getting started and speed led us to where we are today with the 1,000 on the hills of San Francisco was challenging. horsepower Shelby. What a storied history from Ford If you love Fords (and why else would you be here?), I and Shelby. Be sure to enjoy all the displays of these guarantee you’ll love American Car Collector, the maga- fine cars in the various buildings. Take some time to zine you’ve been waiting for. Each issue has features and talk to the manufacturers and be sure to get “Up Close profiles of cars that you need to know about, what they and Personal” with the all-stars of yesteryear who are sold for and why. You’ll find a special introductory offer here to talk “bench racing” with you. card in this directory, so mail it in today and become a We mourn the recent loss of Carroll Shelby and part of the insider’s gang of car collectors. are honoring his achievements with an engine rev at And maybe you’ll find that 1969 Grabber Orange Boss noon Saturday. Read more on page 16. 302 — with a shaker hood — of your dreams. 18 ................................................. Giveaways 36 ..................... Invitational Building Y Contents 20 ....................................Mach 1 Registry 38 .....................Invitational Building G 4-11 .............Schedule and Highlights 22 ........................ The Ford Connection 42 ............................................ Concessions 12 .........................Parade & Street Party 26 ......................Invitational Building T 44 ..................................... Partner Profiles 14 ........................ Ford Motor Company 32 ................................................ Event Map 46 ......................................................Vendors 16..............In Memory: Carroll Shelby 34 ............................................ Bloomsburg 58 ..................................Personal Interest CarlisleEvents.com 2012 CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS PRESENTED BY GUMOUT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS 3 HIGHLIGHTS FORD MOTOR COMPANY••••••••••••••••••••••• tic ability. Dave will also be Once again, Ford Motor available to personalize his Company is here with their new book The Automotive Ford Performance Tour Dis- Art of David Snyder. Dave will play on the midway, the select his favorite Mustang Mustang Garage, test drives and award a copy of “Feeding the Herd” to its owner. at the Expo Center and walk- arounds of new models in MANUFACTURERS MIDWAY, front of the grandstand. Read SWAP MEET & CAR CORRAL••••••••••••••••••• all about what they have Visit our partners on the Manufacturers planned for blue oval fans Midway, find a vehicle in the Car Corral and this year on pages 14-15. shop the Swap Meet. You’ll find new product manufacturers, accessories, parts and memo- 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SHELBY• ••••••••••••• rabilia. Vendors are listed by specialty and Join the Team Shelby alphabetically in this directory. Title transfer Northeast club to celebrate services are offered at the Notary Office in the 50th anniversary of the Pavilion. Financial services are available Shelby American. See a large through Orrstown Bank, inside Building T. display of Shelby vehicles in and around Building Y. INSTALLATION ALLEY•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• LIGhtweiGHT/427/406 While taking in all the excitement, you can upgrade TRI-POWER REUNION•••••••••••••••••••••••••• almost every component of The Lightweight/427/406 Tri-Power Reunion, along your vehicle and have it in- with a very special feature stalled while you enjoy the called “The Cammer Con- show! See map for location. glomeration” is located at A&A AUto Stores Building G (outside Gate 1). If you’re looking for the Join Joe Conlon and Charlie right sound, A&A is on hand Morris, the men behind the to install that new exhaust Lightweight Galaxie reunion for your Ford. They feature in 2003 and Thunderbolt reunion in 2004, along with Borla Exhaust Systems with Butch Engelbrecht of San Diego. This display is ex- installations available on site for many models. pected to be the largest gathering of SOHC 427 Ford- powered vehicles ever seen in one place. THE TJIN EDITION ROADSHOW•••••••••••••••• Neil Tjin, one of the automotive industry’s most in- INVITATIONAL DISPLAY fluential designers, has been involved in the sport for Building T features a spectacular display of many the past 14 years. Visit The fine Ford Motor Company vehicles. See pages 26-28. Tjin Edition RoadShow on the midway. You’ll have the DAVID SNYDER, ARTIST ••••••••••••••••••••••• opportunity to interact with David Snyder will help celebrate the 50th anniver- some of the hottest after- sary of the Shelby and the Lightweight Reunion with market products in the auto- an awesome display of his automotive art in Building motive industry and see the Tjin Edition Ford Mustang T. Stop by and watch as Dave demonstrates his artis- GT 5.0 and the UTI / Tjin Edition Ford Fiesta. IF SOMEONE IS LOST•••••••••••••••• FIRST AID••••••••••••••••••••••••••• HAND CART RENTAL•••••••••••••••• If you become separated from Staff is on hand for your first-aid To haul merchandise, stop by Guest your party and are unable to contact and medical needs. The office is un- Services to them, GO to THE GUEST Services der the north side of the stage. use a hand BUILDING and wait for them. We do cart or ask not page individuals. Notify us imme- LOST & FOUND•••••••••••••••••••••• about hav- diately when a child is lost. Our secu- To turn a found item in or check for ing some- rity team will get a description and a lost item, visit the security staff un- one haul it help you find them. der the north side of the stage. for you to any gate. 4 2012 CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS PRESENTED BY GUMOUT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS CarlisleEvents.com WOMEN’S OASIS & KIDS’ ACTIVITIES WOMEN’S OASIS• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• able in the Oasis. Seating is limited, so sign up early to Ladies, if you’re looking to do a little shopping, stop reserve your space for some fantastic demonstrations by the Women’s Oasis Tent (beside Building R) for a and workshops! relaxing, non-automotive experience. Visit with our MAKEOVERS: PRESENTED BY MARY KAY COSMETICS amazing vendors and artisans selling products such AND SKIN CARE as jewelry, handmade stained glass and crafts, ac- Try a new look or update your look at the Mary Kay cessories and handbags, kitchen must-haves, unique booth. At only $10, you will get a customized look. If clothing and beauty products. Relax with the students you purchase $20 or more of Mary Kay products, your of McCann School with a FREE massage, experience makeover will be FREE! Sign up Friday at the Mary Kay a beauty makeover with our Mary Kay consultants or table for Saturday makeovers. learn how the experts apply their Jamberry Nails. See VENDOR BASKET GIVEAWAY the schedule for seminars and workshops.