Rare Collection of Shelby Cars to be Unveiled at Segerstrom Shelby Event Center Grand Opening Dates To Be Announced

The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center  and Museum, Which Houses the 4th Largest Collection of Shelby Cars in the U.S. and Displays the Most Sought After, Low-Production and Valuable Shelby’s Ever Produced, Celebrates Its Highly
Anticipated Grand Opening dates to be announced

Founded by Renowned Southern California Philanthropists Ted and Rae Segerstrom, the Museum & Event Center’s Net Proceeds Will Benefit Shriner’s Medical Center in Pasadena and The Carroll Shelby Foundation

After five years of planning and anticipation, the Segerstrom Shelby Event Center (SSEC), which showcases one of the largest and premier Shelby collections in the world.

The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center is a celebration of legendary race car designer and historical figure Carroll Shelby, who was portrayed by Matt Damon in the critically acclaimed 2019 blockbuster feature film Ford vs. Ferrari. The over 41,000 sf. museum and event center, located at 5 Whatney, Irvine, CA 92618, is now home to over 83 Shelby vehicles, neon signs, gas pumps and other collectibles from Mr. and Mrs. Segerstrom’s private collection.

“The event center/museum has been a labor of love for both of us,” say Mr. and Mrs. Segerstrom, who purchased the industrial building in 2016 and started renovations in 2019. “It has been a dream of ours since 2009 to create a place of celebration, education and preservation of Shelby’s, and we are extremely excited to open the doors to the public and share the love and passion we have for Carroll Shelby, his cars, antique neon signs and gas pumps. The couple adds, “We first met Carroll in January 2004. We were fortunate to see Carroll at various events throughout the years and get to
know this iconic man. We are thrilled to share our collection with his fans, performance car enthusiasts and younger generations who are yet to learn how Carroll shaped the history of the performance cars and automotive industries.”

Elegantly displayed among the professionally curated galleries are some of the world’s rarest Shelby models including:

*         The three lowest production serial number Cobras in history,
including the #1002 Cobra purchased by Ted and Rae Segerstrom in 2004, which
was signed by the legendary race car designer himself on the nose and driver
side door. “From then on, almost every time he saw us, he jokingly mentioned
that he hurt his back getting down to sign the door,” recall the couple.

*         The ONLY two 1968½ SHELBY GT500KR CONVERTIBLES, which of the
approximately 44 models produced in Meadowlarks Yellow, Shelby made only two
in a configuration of a black convertible top, black interior, and 4-speed
transmission with air conditioning – and they have siblings, too!

*         A fully restored 1966 SHELBY GT350 FACTORY DRAG CAR, one of only
four factory drag cars produced in 1966.

*         The only remaining 1968½ SHELBY GT500KR HERTZ CONVERTIBLE model.

*         1969 SHELBY GT500 in Jade Black — a rare color on any Shelby,
most particularly the 1969 GT500 convertible. This machine, in this color,
equipped with the Drag Pack option and manual transmission, is the only such
example ever produced.

*         1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 CSX5000. The SSEC’s CSX 5000 is the first one
of the 5000 series produced. Just 249 of the original run of Series 1’s were
made. After so many years of basing his cars upon other carmakers’
beginnings, Carroll Shelby decided he wanted to conceive and produce a car
from scratch.

The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center furthers Mr. and Mrs. Segerstrom’s philanthropic mission with net proceeds supporting the Carroll Shelby Foundation and Shriner’s for Children Medical Center – Pasadena.

The Carroll Shelby Foundation provides medical assistance for those in need, including children, as well as education opportunities for young people. The Foundation has continued to aid children battling deadly diseases, while expanding its reach into the classroom through the Northeast Texas Community College’s Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Center.

The Shriner’s for Children Medical Center – Pasadena provides comprehensive medical, surgical and rehabilitative care to children up to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, burn scars, cleft lip and palate. The Medical Center patients receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.

The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center is designed by the world-renowned architect Ulf Henriksson (owner of the renowned design firm “The Scenic Route,” located in Pacoima, CA) and built by renowned contractor Tim Miller (owner of the Miller Development Company, Huntington Beach, CA).

The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center Grand Opening celebration is produced by world-renowned event planner Rena Puebla of Costa Mesa-based Coast Concierge Service, Inc.

For more information on the Segerstrom Shelby Event Center, please visit
http://www.segerstromshelbyeventcenter.com