Shelby American Hosting ‘Make The American Muscle Car Great Again’ Event In Las Vegas
Shelby American is all about the muscle cars, which have become a dying breed. The Ford Mustang is the last one standing, for now, and isn’t even currently available from the factory in a true muscle car model.
It’s a far cry from the days when V8-powered Plymouths, Pontiacs, AMCs and Oldsmobiles cruised the land alongside Buicks, Chevys and Dodges. Now the legendary performance shop wants to rev up interest in a revival.
“Demand for American performance cars is surging again, which has fueled rumors that the Camaro and HEMI powered MOPARs are returning,” Shelby American co-CEO said in an announcement for the Make The American Muscle Car Great Again event that will be held in Las Vegas on April 27.
“As the only company that has worked with the Detroit ‘Big Three’ to build muscle cars and trucks, we want to encourage their return. The purpose of the ‘Make The American Muscle Car Great Again’ show is to remind automakers that the public continues to embrace this performance culture. Enthusiasts are encouraged to join us and ignite a new golden era of muscle cars.”
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The event will close out the four-day Team Shelby Bash, which encompasses several car meets and track driving events. The Make The American Muscle Car Great Again show will be opened to performance models from all American automakers.
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A $30 entry fee will be charged with all of the proceeds earmarked for the Carroll Shelby Foundation, which supports children facing life-threatening ailments.