While walking back to the 9-3, I spied a pretty young lady standing next to the train tracks. My journalistic powers of observation told me she was settling in to take some photos of a passing train. The Canon camera in her hand and her close proximity to the train tracks were two pretty good clues of her intentions. Since she was attractive and I'm single, I decided to walk over and give her some insights into taking good photographs. I discovered she was a college student and young enough to be my daughter. That didn't stop me from giving her a pointer or two before getting back home to get some work done.
During the short drive home I thought about this young photography student. She has her whole life ahead of her. Who knows, I could have just been talking to a budding cinematographer. Maybe she'll work on major motion pictures. Perhaps she'll shoot video footage on popular TV shows. If she's an automotive enthusiast, she could film TV shows for the Speed Channel on cable television.
Speaking of which, I recently had the opportunity to see Hot Rod TV filming an episode on a special Superformance SPFGT. I watched Dennis the producer, Andy the cameraman/director, and the sound engineer (whose first name escapes me) in action at Exotic Auto Restoration in Costa Mesa, California.
Exotic Auto Restoration's accomplished owner, George Cunha, and his talented crew-as well as Barry Bloch, general manager for Superformance and Shelby Distribution USA in nearby Irvine, California-professionally installed a Roush 427R engine and Getrag five-speed transaxle in the GT40 Mk II (which was painted to emulate the Mk II No. 2 car piloted by Kiwis Chris Amon and Bruce McLaren to win the '66 24 Hours of Le Mans in Le Mans, Sarthe, France). On the second day of filming, the crew actually interviewed yours truly. They did the filming in one take, which may have been a mistake, as I was pretty nervous. My segment might well end up on the editing room floor. But, if it didn't, the Hot Rod TV show is scheduled to air on March 1st. This issue of KIT CAR won't hit the newsstands until April, but I imagine the show will air again. You may rest assured I'll have my VCR programmed to record my 15 seconds of fame. Even if I don't have my moment on the Speed Channel, the TV shoot was interesting, and we were all treated to free food. Thank you Hot Rod TV, Exotic Auto Restoration, Superformance, and Shelby Distribution USA for letting KIT CAR magazine be a part of the fun and festivities.
I explained to Hot Rod TV's director that the best possible ending to the episode would be to have KIT CAR's editor driving off into the sunset in the jet-black, No. 2 clad Superformance SPFGT. But, he wasn't listening.
This first prototype of the limited edition Carroll Shelby SPFGT Mk II is going to Superformance CEO Mr. Lance Stander-a fitting home for the 1st of its kind. Since only 84 more No. 2 Le Mans winning replicas will be built, you better act soon. We imagine they'll sell almost as fast as they look, if not sooner.