In October, I was put in touch with a gentleman named Shane Williams. I learned he was negotiating to purchase Hurricane Motorsports from the guys in Indiana. The short version: The deal is done, and Hurricane has a new owner and will be located in the Greater Phoenix, AZ area. The purchase has been consummated and the tooling, materials and intellectual property is being transferred to him. He is hopeful that this will all be completed by late-December.
Shane is not new to this business. He and his son operate several companies dedicated to the hot rod and motorcycle industry.
- All American Billet (https://www.allamericanbillet.com/)
- All American Chassis (https://www.allamericanbillet.com/chassis.html)
- Accutronix (https://www.accutronix.com/)
- Headwinds (https://www.headwinds.com/)
- Ilium Works (https://iliumworks.com/)
- Wam Bumpers (https://wambumpers.com/)
He has the organization, facilities, personnel, and equipment to produce the product. I believe we are truly in good hands; his facilities and equipment exceed those used by Hurricane-Iowa. Nate (Hurricane-Indiana) has worked thru some of the fixturing and documentation issues. This is all being passed to Shane, giving him a head start to bring the product back into availability. He is currently trying to obtain display space at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event. He admits he knew little about the cobra prior to this, but I can attest, he has quickly caught the bug of a lot of horsepower in an iconic vehicle.
Many were distraught when the brand moved to Lafayette, IN and learned they did not plan to continue the kits, just Rollers and Complete Vehicles. Shane does not agree with this approach and is committed to make the product available in all three forms, Kit, Roller or Turn-Key. In his initial research into the tooling and design, he believes his equipment and processes will allow them to do this at the same current pricing level.
He has registered the new company as "Hurricane Motorsports, LLC" and plans to continue the brand as we have come to know and love it. His enthusiasm is contagious, and I truly think the brand is in an excellent position. The forum and the website addresses will remain the same. Look for more information in the near future
Paul
This is the best news I've heard in a long while!
Can't wait to meet the new owners, and I hope they will consider coming to the 2025 Texas Cobra Club Spring Meet!
Good news! I was a little concerned about the Indiana business model so am glad to see Hurricane returning to the full product line.
Sounds good, definitely a better fit and capabilities to bring it back. Some new parts and ideas will be welcoming!
Great news! I can't wait to hear more from the new owners.
Many years ago, a guy from Texas loved my Lone Star Cobra I built on 2000 and I live near Lincoln Ne. He wanted me to go to Hurricane Cobras for a tour so I contacted the owner and set up a date. I'm so glad I did, what a wonderful company and Cobra ! I'm disappointed they moved as their now too far for me to drive ! :-[ :'(
I hope they continue the attention to detail on their Cobra. What a great car and if I were younger, I'd be asking for a job. ;D
Hi Everyone,
This is Shane Williams. My family is the proud new owners of Hurricane Motorsports (HM). As I write this, I am sitting in a hotel room in Lafayette, IN. We just finished loading the last truck yesterday (and very sore!). I am excited to fly home to Phoenix today to continue our HM journey. Tomorrow we will start unloading, unpacking and getting organized. I am hoping to be settled in and back up and running in about 30 days. If not already doing so, please follow us on Instagram (hurricane_motorsports) for updates, etc. As Paul mentioned, we also own several other brands in the aftermarket automotive and motorcycle industries. I believe they will compliment HM tremendously....not only in building the kits, rollers and turnkey cars, but in fabricating and machining some of the parts in house. I want to personally thank each and everyone one of you for staying committed to the HM brand. I intend to honor that commitment by building some of the best Cobra Replica's available. Please stay tuned.
Shane, as a former Hurricane owner and one who keeps in touch and follows the brand, I am glad to see you have taken the helm of Hurricane Motorsports. There are several of us who still follow Hurricane through this website, so I hope you will keep it up and running and save the wealth of information/history contained here. Good luck and keep us informed of your plans and progress. Thanks.
Good to hear things are moving along and welcome to the forum!
Quote from: AllAmerican on December 19, 2024, 08:52:16 AM
Hi Everyone,
This is Shane Williams. My family is the proud new owners of Hurricane Motorsports (HM). I want to personally thank each and everyone one of you for staying committed to the HM brand. I intend to honor that commitment by building some of the best Cobra Replica's available. Please stay tuned.
Quote from: AllAmerican on December 19, 2024, 08:52:16 AM
Hi Everyone,
This is Shane Williams. My family is the proud new owners of Hurricane Motorsports (HM). As I write this, I am sitting in a hotel room in Lafayette, IN. We just finished loading the last truck yesterday (and very sore!). I am excited to fly home to Phoenix today to continue our HM journey. Tomorrow we will start unloading, unpacking and getting organized. I am hoping to be settled in and back up and running in about 30 days. If not already doing so, please follow us on Instagram (hurricane_motorsports) for updates, etc. As Paul mentioned, we also own several other brands in the aftermarket automotive and motorcycle industries. I believe they will compliment HM tremendously....not only in building the kits, rollers and turnkey cars, but in fabricating and machining some of the parts in house. I want to personally thank each and everyone one of you for staying committed to the HM brand. I intend to honor that commitment by building some of the best Cobra Replica's available. Please stay tuned.
Great to hear. Looking forward to many more years of Hurricane.
Excellent news! Thanks Shane for keeping HM going strong. I have watched them over the years and the owners. Always cool to see what new things fresh minds contribute. And many of us are good with answers when anything is questioned. This forum is a great asset so again thanks for keeping it going. Glenn.
If you saw the news from a few days ago on the website, not only is the 427 being offered, All American is also developing a 289 and also will have a line of Porsche replicas. https://hurricane-motorsports.com/all-american-billet-acquires-hurricane-motorsports/
I have also been a follower of 356 Porsche replicas. I wonder if they are starting from scratch with the 356 or have bought some other supplier. I'm also a fan of the 289 Cobra so will be interested to see what develops.
Hurricane is now located in Phoenix, I think this is good news for all of us. I believe Shane will be able to add the fit and finish and production power that Hurricane needed. As we know, there were many great things about the Hurricane, it's just gonna net betta!
Let's take a look at the new home and meet Shane Williams.
https://youtu.be/820SFJzSCNM
Great Video Pete. I need to head to Arizona and check it out.
Quote from: Bass And Hot Rods on January 23, 2025, 06:27:20 AM
Great Video Pete. I need to head to Arizona and check it out.
you need to finish your Hurricane street build, before starting new projects !! ;D ;D ;D
yeah yeah. The ADHD has been overtime. I am doing more this weekend. Getting ready for paint and body.
Thanks for the update Pete. Very interesting. I am curious as to how they got into the 356 replica business. Start from scratch or bought an existing company? There're only two reputable suppliers of 356 kits/cars that I'm aware of hence the curiosity as to the origin of their 356 kit/car.
Thanks Larry.
As far as the 356 Porsches go he is getting the bodies from a supplier and making the pans, (shorting). The bodies are nice the hood, trunk and doors are hung and the gaps look very nice!