1966GT-350, California Black Plates. #2082 Purchased in CA in 2002 with a Ford 4-speed, and the original engine. Curently has a C4 Auto as I have just converted it back to an Auto. The SAAC Registry at that time showded it to be a 4-speed but later I found it to be an automatic. Curently has a built 289, auto and a 3:00 open rear. Included with the car is the original engine, the Ford 4-speed, Comp+ shifter, the original 3:50 rear end (with tag) with a Detroit Locker, original seats, master cyl., and several other original parts. The car had 99xxx miles on it when I bought it and the odometer turned over on my way home to San Diego. The odometer snow shows 003165.8, which is 103615.8 Original a blue car with no stripes, currently white with blue stripes Please inquire and I can give you all the history on this car as I know it.
I purchased this car in 2002 from owner #4 (I think he was #4) in southern CA. At that time it was a 4-speed and the original engine. The 1997 registry showed it as a manual trans car. I pulled up the right front fender to see the Ford VIN, it matched the number on the block, called Howard Pardee and he confirmed that was the correct Ford VIN over the phone. Drove it home to the San Diego area with no problems at all. It ran fine and shifted great. Always and still does. Once it was in my garage, I discovered it to have a Ford 4-speed and not the original BW. I was ok with that as I assumed the BW broke and it was replaced with a Ford Top Loader. At this point, I did install a new Hurst Comp. Plus shifter. Several years later, I purchased some shipping documents from Howard Pardee and they showed it to be an Automatic car. So I did some research and found owner #2 that actually owned it the longest period of time. He confirmed that he bought it with the Auto and converted it to a Manual Trans. This also explains why it had a 3:50 Rear End. He also had installed a Detroit Locker in the diff. I had a built 289 on an engine stand in my garage for another car but installed it into the Shelby to save the original engine. The original engine will go with the car. Due to a very bad left knee (yes, it has been operated on but still not great), I decided to build a C4 and install it. The Ford Top Loader, radiator, pedal assy. And all the linkage also goes with the car. I had intensions of changing the rear gears to a 3:25 but had a good 3:00 9 inch down in the shed so I installed it to see how I would like it. As it turned out, I really liked the 3:00 and have never gotten around to changing it. The original 3:50 Detroit Locker with tag (complete pumpkin) also goes with the car. I have the original front seats as well but they need to be restored/recovered. Please inquirel for more information on this car. Currently in north San Diego County. Runs great, awaiting a new owner.
The car is located just outside of San Diego and ready to drive anywhere. Tires have plenty of tread but are older, as I just drive it a bit around town.
