OUR RECENT MOMENTS

World championship weekend

The Original Venice Crew (OVC), Los Angeles Shelby American Automobile Club, and National Shelby American Automobile Club came together for an unforgettable Championship Weekend at Willow Springs Raceway in Southern California. This special event honored Shelby’s racing heritage with thrilling on-track action, an exclusive banquet, a car show, and more.

Fans and enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the legendary performance and innovation that shaped Shelby American’s championship legacy, making it a weekend to remember!

February, 2025

Jim Marietta - Maguire Presentation

Jim Marietta delivered an insightful presentation at Maguire, sharing firsthand stories from Shelby’s early racing days. As a key figure behind the original 1965 Shelby GT350 race cars, Jim provided an in-depth look at OVC’s dedication to preserving and continuing the Shelby legacy with their limited-production continuation models.

February, 2025

Telluride Autumn Classic Concours

Jim Marietta of the Original Venice Crew (OVC) as he shares the incredible story behind the 1965 OVC Shelby G.T.350 Roadster! Hear firsthand about the craftsmanship, heritage, and legacy of this rare Shelby build.

September, 2024

The Quail

The legendary team behind the first Shelby GT350 race cars was at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in 2024. Attendees had the rare opportunity to meet the team, hear firsthand stories from Shelby’s early days, and see their latest hand-built masterpieces up close. It was a celebration of performance, history, and innovation—just as Carroll Shelby envisioned.

August, 2024

OVC at Team Shelby Le Mans 2024 VIP Experience

The Original Venice Crew (OVC) joined the Team Shelby to celebrating the legendary race and Shelby’s historic impact on motorsports. As pioneers behind the first Shelby GT350 race cars, OVC brought their expertise, passion, and exclusive continuation builds to this unforgettable event.

June, 2024

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