1966 Shelby GT350: Another Display Within the Display!
*2026 Sneak Peek
1966 Shelby GT350 6S315
MCACN 2026 Class of 1966 Invitational Participant
Presented by Garner Customs and Restorations
Owners: Cana & Colin Comer, Wisconsin
PUTTING THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE '66 SHELBY GT350
Every year at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show, we are honored to host some of the country's finest examples of real Shelby American Muscle. This year we continue the tradition with Shelby GT350's and GT500's from '65, '66, '67, '68 and '69 throughout the show. Of course you will see several in our Pinnacle Certification section and more in various areas of the show.
What we want to talk about today is an entire row of '66's you will see in our Class of 1966 Invitational, Presented by Garner Customs & Restorations. Hosted by MCACN Member Colin Comer, you will see a beautiful GT350 from his own personal collection leading the pack. This is a prime example of what a real-deal '66 GT350 is all about. Along with that, you will see a 13,000 mile unrestored original, a gorgeous GT350H and several others that represent "as delivered" cars. Then down the row you will see three that have been tastefully modified to competition trim for vintage racing. And yes of course, these are all real Shelby's!
Alas...Shelby aficionados will love the other GT350's and GT500's we have joining us. A prime variety of '65, '67, '68 and 69's join us from across the country, and every one of them is a show stopper, with several unexpected surprises in the mix. And yes, we have both fastbacks and convertibles represented! There are always a lot of reasons to join us at the MCACN show as we present a new and fresh event every year, but allow me to say, if you are a Shelby fan, you don't want to miss what we have in store for you.
NEW MCACN MAGAZINE: Hopefully by now you have received your new 92 page MCACN magazine. If not and you are on our mailing list, keep an eye on your mailbox, or tell your mailman to give it up. If you aren't on our mailing list, you can check it out now as the entire publication is available online 24/7 with free access. Remember that while this covers quite a bit, it is a mere sampling of all the cool stuff we have in store for you when we return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, (SUBURBAN Chicago), Illinois, Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22.
To check out our new magazine, click here and please help us spread the word by sharing the link with your friends. NOTE: if you missed signing up on our mailing list, you can do it now to get the 2027 magazine. At this point we are unable to mail out single issues as we are way too busy prepping for the show and it is very expensive to send out single copies. If we have any extras, we may be offering a few with a charity donation connection at the show.
THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT! We will talk more about this in the next few weeks but allow me to say, if you think the hobby is doomed because the younger generation has no interest, I'm here to not only dispute that, but to prove it. This year we have more than 20(!) young participants joining us with their very own vintage cars and trucks. Some are shiny and some aren't but one thing I know for sure is that each and every one of them have the passion and enthusiasm that will inspire us all. Please plan on welcoming them and be sure to check out the Future Generation Panel Discussion, Hosted by Matt Avery Saturday afternoon. Yes...the Future really does look great for our hobby! And one more thing; that passion has also come through for us, as several of these young people have joined our staff and are helping with move-in and other aspects of the show.
THANK YOU and special thanks go out to The Stoll Collective for supporting our efforts.
The Countdown is ON and we can't wait to get back to Rosemont. As always we ask that you help us spread the word by sharing our social media posts, tell your friends and plan on joining us with the whole family.
Be safe, be Nice and don't put off today what you may not be able to do tomorrow.
Bob Ashton
MCACN LLC Managing Member
Our Title Sponsor
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Official Transporter
Corvette Mike and Reliable Carriers have
TWO remaining spots for our SoCal participants!
Previously we told you about the special offer from our L89 Invitational Official Sponsor Corvette Mike. Here's how it works: Show sponsors Reliable Carriers, the official transporter of MCACN, and Corvette Mike of Anaheim, California, are offering discounted shipping to this year’s participants with vehicles located anywhere from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Don’t miss this opportunity to ship your vehicle to the show and back, fully insured and handled from one convenient location. Contact Mike Vietro at mv@corvettemike.com for exclusive pricing.
Reliable Carriers still have room on trucks for cars in other locations too!
Email Bob Sellers bsellers@reliablecarriers.com
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