Episode 62 - Jim Marietta, Ted Sutton,
and the Original Venice Crew - Pt. 1
Robert Ross is joined (virtually) by Jim Marietta and Ted Sutton, members of the Original Vencie Crew, to discuss their time working with Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, Peter Brock, and Phil Remington, and the purpose of their new company and the cars they seek to create and preserve.
Image courtesy of OVC Mustangs
Robert introduces Jim and Ted (0:39) and Jim explains 'who' the Original Venice Crew is and what they do (1:04). Then, Ted shares the story of how he got hired by Carroll Shelby and some of his time working in his shop (5:14) before Jim shares his own unlikely story of how he became a member of the team (9:58).
After a quick break, Ted shares even more stories of his time working with the likes of Shelby, Miles, Brock, and Remington (13:08). and his unique role in developing the 427 Cobra (16:36). Then Jim insists Ted share the story of Carroll Shelby taking Ted for a ride (22:05). Then, Ted explains the importance of the Daytona Couple being a part of the Historic Vehicle Association's National Register (25:30).
Part 2 of the conversation will be released next week!
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