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Re: Cool '66 Comet in this month's Car Craft
« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2014, 11:59:39 PM »
I was at the race that Rory was talking about, a Nostalgia race near Seattle last July and Shawn was there. I never got a chance to talk with him at all, and don't know anything about the car or engine (I did see it in the staging lanes). You told me more about it than what was known by any of us there, Jay. He should have been racing with us, several 60's Fords including FE cars, along with some Mopar's and Chevies, but apparently he wasn't interested in running the Nostalgia class (his car was perfect for it and was invited).

A buddy sent me that picture, apparently Shawn was talking trash about his (my buddies) car, and challenged him to a match race out of the blue, for some "easy cash". Very strange if you ask me... certainly not your typical "FE guy".

I have heard some other rumors, but will refrain from posting on an open forum. Like I said, I have never met the guy myself. I knew his name was Shawn, and it was a real nice (and quick) 66 Comet with an all aluminum FE, so was just guessing it could be the same guy and car.
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Re: Cool '66 Comet in this month's Car Craft
« Reply #16 on: February 16, 2014, 01:10:23 AM »
I've seen the car as well but never met the owner. It's a beautiful piece with what appears to be a no money spared big inch FE.  Certainly odd that he would expect a guy with a home built 390 to want to race for cash. I believe that offer was declined and several counter offers went unanswered. Perhaps the owner went for ice cream or something.