Another S-A building 8405 Pershing Dr.

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Thanks to a paper item that Vern offered for sale a while ago, we know that S-A had an office at 8405 Pershing Dr, Playa del Rey, CA 90291.  It is close to the backside of LAX. (I will post a pix of that paper item as soon as the SAAC server allows photo uploads again.)

I know quite a bit about that area, as we lived within a couple blocks of that address in 1961.  Of course, Shelby wasn't likely occupying it that early in S-A history time.  Also, the fact that there is a zip code in the address means it was no earlier than July 1963 (when zip codes began.)

Would be really fun to know where Carroll lived during that time.  The Playa del Rey area was very nice and overlooked the ocean.

Here's a pix and map:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/8405+Pershing+Dr,+Playa+Del+Rey,+CA+90293/@33.9572871,-118.442991,3a,75y,230.88h,90t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s1YZSN6e1rgmUeYILjRKPCQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c2b06084f14fe1:0xd59f6a959afa5338!8m2!3d33.9570879!4d-118.4432657

Directions from 8405 Pershing to 6501 W. Imperial.  Less than 4 miles.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/8405+Pershing+Dr,+Playa+Del+Rey,+CA+90293/6501+West+Imperial+Highway,+El+Segundo,+CA/@33.9440259,-118.4372578,14z/am=t/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x80c2b06084f14fe1:0xd59f6a959afa5338!2m2!1d-118.4432657!2d33.9570879!1m5!1m1!1s0x80c2b13120295fb5:0x7bcde969f594a3a6!2m2!1d-118.401614!2d33.9324982!3e0

[Richstang]

The only bit of info I have on the "Playa Del Rey" location is it was an office type building Shelby had space in (what division???) in early 1968, after LAX closed.

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Same address?

[Richstang]

Same address?

Yes sir, 8405 Pershing.

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A pix of the paper item that Vern had for sale a while ago...

[Richstang]

A pix of the paper item that Vern had for sale a while ago...

Thanks for posting this photo.

It's interesting the company name is still noted as "Shelby American Inc." with this address

There is a Jan 1968 letter noting prior to June 1, 1967 that Shelby American Inc. split into three (3) separate companies.
-Shelby Automotive Co. Inc.
-Shelby Parts Co. Inc.
-Shelby Racing Co. Inc.

The Racing and Parts Companies re-located from LAX to 4320 West 190th street, Torrance, Ca.
Perhaps there were not enough (or no) offices at that location, and this 8405 Pershing Drive was used to meet that need. ?

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Vern, are you on this thread?   Can you add anything to the questions about the Pershing address?