/C O R R E C T I O N -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc./
15 Février 2005 - 12:26AM
PR Newswire (US)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc./ In the
news release, Carroll Shelby and Superformance International Settle
Infringement Dispute (OTC: CSBI), issued Friday, Feb. 4, by Carroll
Shelby International, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the
company that various textual changes should be included throughout
the release. Complete, corrected release follows: LOS ANGELES, Feb.
04 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carroll Shelby ("Shelby") (OTC:CSBI)
and Superformance International ("Superformance") have settled
their remaining differences regarding alleged trademark and trade
dress infringements with regard to the Shelby Cobra and Shelby
Cobra Daytona Coupe body shapes, and have also agreed to begin
working together to advance their mutual objectives of making the
highest quality products available to their customers. "I am
pleased that Superformance has recognized the value of being
associated with the Shelby entities, and on my part, I recognize
Superformance in the replica car business for their quality of
design and engineering integrity," said Carroll Shelby, chairman of
Carroll Shelby International, Inc. "There are several ways in which
a closer relationship between the Shelby entities and Superformance
can create synergy that will benefit both corporations, as well as
capitalize on each companies strengths," said Mr. Jim Price,
president of Superformance. "For example, we have in Hi-Tech
Automotive, a modern and very capable engineering and manufacturing
facility in South Africa," said Price. "This enables the
possibility of future manufacturing of components or other products
for Shelby Automobiles to Shelby's high specifications. We are very
interested in exploring such opportunities, which we feel would be
of benefit to both organizations." In describing the new
cooperative relationship between Shelby and Superformance, John
Luft, President of Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., said, "Carroll
Shelby, Shelby Automobiles and its independent dealer network will
continue to produce, manufacture and sell the only authentic Shelby
Cobra branded products, built to original specifications, inside
and out ... but Superformance's products will be the only component
vehicles licensed with the permission of Mr. Carroll Shelby to
replicate the shapes of his famous 289, 427 and Daytona Coupe
vehicles, originally manufactured in the 1960's. We are very
excited about this new licensing arrangement." The companies have
also put into place the framework whereby the Shelby organization
can expand its operations by making authentic Shelby Cobra products
available to Superformance's dealer network in the US. "Mr. Shelby
and Mr. Price have confirmed that the foundation of mutual respect
and co-operation that has developed will now be the focus of the
future efforts of both companies, rather than protracted and
expensive litigation," said Mr. Ronnie Kruger, CEO of Superformance
International. About Carroll Shelby International, Inc. Carroll
Shelby International, Inc. is the parent company of Shelby
Automobiles and Carroll Shelby Licensing. Shelby Automobiles Inc.
is manufacturing high performance Shelby vehicles under the
guidance of the legendary Carroll Shelby and will be involved in
prototype manufacturing, design and engineering projects; and plans
to increase production and availability of these Shelby products
through an expanded dealer network and direct sales under a license
agreement with Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc. For more information,
call 702/325-4851 or visit the company's web site at
http://www.shelbyautos.com/. Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., founded
in 1988, is the exclusive holder of automotive manufacturer and
entrepreneur Carroll Shelby's trademarks and vehicle design rights,
which include some of the world's most famous muscle cars and
high-performance vehicles, including the car that brought home to
the U.S. it's first and only FIA World Manufacturers Championship
in 1965, the famous Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe. It also holds
trademark rights for Shelby-branded apparel, accessories and
collectibles. For additional information about the company or
licensing opportunities, call (310) 914-1843, or fax (310) 914-1853
or write to Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., 11150 West Olympic
Boulevard, Suite 1050, Los Angeles, CA 90064 or visit
http://www.carrollshelbyinternational.com/,
http://www.carrollshelby.com/. About Superformance Superformance
International Inc., founded in 1996, is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Hi-Tech Automotive (Pty) Ltd, and sole North American
distributor of the Superformance (R) range of component vehicles,
parts and accessories manufactured by Hi-Tech Automotive in South
Africa. Superformance distributes its products through eleven
retail dealer outlets in the US and Canada. The Superformance Mk
III and Superformance Coupe is already established as the most
sought after replica component vehicles in their class in the US.
PRNewswire -- Feb. 14 DATASOURCE: Carroll Shelby Web site:
http://www.shelbyautos.com/ Web site:
http://www.carrollshelbyinternational.com/ Web site:
http://www.carrollshelby.com/
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