[robertlane]

Due to tough economic times in the Las Vegas area, the Shelby Cafe is closed until conditions in the area improve.

It comes down to this: Tourism is down in Nevada between 20-30% and business occupancy in the immediate area surrounding Shelby is down 60%.

Aside from the Cafe reopening, there are possible plans to franchise the Cafe outside of the Las Vegas area.

This post has been edited by robertlane: 22 June 2009 - 10:25 AM

[Grabber]

Very sad to hear this. It was one of the highlights of visiting SAI.

[BergShelby]

[Son of GT]

Wow, I'm really saddened to hear that.

[Shelby101]

Wow, What a bummer.
I know most of us did not frequently visit the cafe, but it was a great place to be when there.
Any chance it will reopen?
or is this permanent?

[Shelby101]

Any chance you can get there inventory of placemats, menues, etc?
If so Robert/Sharon please keep a 4 peice set for me of placemats and 4 menues

This post has been edited by Shelby101: 18 June 2009 - 11:38 PM

[Shelby101]

Anything else for sale??

Shirts, signs, pictures

This post has been edited by Shelby101: 18 June 2009 - 11:39 PM

[ShelbyGT/SC]

Yes what a bummer. Hope it reopens some day too.

[Z-man]

ShelbyGT/SC, on Jun 19 2009, 05:50 AM, said:

Yes what a bummer. Hope it reopens some day too.

Sad news indeed. I have been trying to get out to the Vegas area (never been there), and visiting the Café was on my list of "must do's". I'll visit Shelby, but I guess I'll pack a box lunch.

Not to be a vulture, but what will happen to the Café's decorations and other items? Thanksgiving dinner on Shelby placemats would get a comment from the family for sure

[svttim]

Man, was on my list too!

[GT500FLYBOY]

That's disappointing. Though I guess not surprising given the economy. And it is kinda out of the way at the track - you must really want to go there for them to have good business.

Will there be an opportunity for the Café items? Up for sale in the Store or up for auction online?

[falcongtho3]

As you know, Robert, from from my previous thread about items from the Cafe I would love to have product from them. But I would rather see it re-opened for the enjoyment of those who appreciate what is stood for. This is ia real shame and hope there are posibilities for a future for it. I was even hoping to see another location on the strip (better location and visibility), and elsewhere, brigning focus on the original location and the plant/museum.

This post has been edited by falcongtho3: 19 June 2009 - 03:46 AM

[awakeinAZ]

Wow- that place was full up when I was there in March. Guess these Shelby placemat packs just went up in value.

[Snake Handler]

Sad to hear. I thought the food was good too. The two times that I was there I saw a lot of Air Force folks from Nellis AFB patronizing the Shelby Cafe. I guess that traffic dried up. I hope the Cafe reopens soon.

[AFBLUE]

That was on my "to do" list too.

[NordicShelby]

Unbelievable that really sucks. The food was fabulous and the atmosphere was the best. I am really glad I took video of inside the cafe so I never forget how cool it was.

I'm not going to be greedy and ask for more than one Menu

If the doors are closed forever it would be a good idea to have an online auction. The coolest item in the cafe is the TV HOODS and the menu next. I truely hope this is temporary and they are just closing to expand.

This really bums me out.

[shelby001]

I wouldn`t mind a set of placement mats & menu seeing as I won`t get to see it if its closed for good.

[my08stang]

I hope they have the opportunity to open the doors once again .. I'm glad I was able to visit there last year.

[SicShelby]

Instead of rushing after auction items lets just hope it opens back up, you savages

[FordRocks1]

The only way my wife was to get me out to Vegas was if she promised to take me to the Shelby Cafe later on this year during my vacation break from school and now I hear this
I sure hope its temporary. I hope this does not lead to other closures of mod shops because we'd still like to have one in Florida.