Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)

[jesSPR]

I wanted to let everyone know that Jim passed away this morning peacefully and surrounded by family.  Jim was a life long Shelby enthusiast who started Shelby Parts and Restoration in 1978. Jim was a member of SOA in the beginning and also one of the first members of SAAC.   
I started working for Jim in 2006 and he always treated me like family. I learned a great deal from him that goes well beyond the cars. I will never forget him or his love for everything Shelby.   
I will do my best to continue what he started at Shelby Parts.   
Please use this thread to post some of your good memories of Jim!

Thank you.   Jes



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[deathsled]

No way! What the hell??? Condolences to the family.

[jk66gt350]

Oh my god - so shocked and sad about the loss of this great person and legend in our hobby !

[chris NOS]

i can't believe it ! he was so help-full in our hobby , what a loss, Condolences to the family .

[Side-Oilers]

Very sad news.  Condolences to his family and friends.

Yes, Jim was a legend in our hobby!

[KR Convertible]

Very sad news.  Condolences.

[6s2020]

Sad News, Condolences to Jims family, RIP

[2112]

Godspeed Jim.

[557]

Rest In Peace....

[Shelby6t5 Mike HHI, SC]

Wow, it was always a pleasure to work with, or just chat with Jim. A huge loss for our community.
God speed.

Mike

[Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas]

A loss of someone like him is just so sad

[SHELB66]

So, so sorry to hear of this very sad news.  I was purchasing parts from Jim shortly after I bought my first Shelby.  I just couldn't wait for those orders to arrive!
My deepest condolences to family and friends.

Craig R.

[GT350DAVE]

Sad day
RIP Jim

Dave

[GT350AUS]

R.I.P.

Jim was very helpful and honest in all my dealings with him.

An honur to have dealt with him.

Ross

[pmustang]

Very sorry.