Vehicle Description
This 1967 Shelby GT500 fastback is a rather amazing find for those
of us who love survivors. Placed into storage in 1970 when it was
just three years old, it remained untouched until 2005 when it was
fully rehabilitated, including a fresh engine rebuild. With
original paint, original interior, and a dual-quad 428 Police
Interceptor engine, this is an extraordinary discovery.
Any Shelby will cause a stir at most car shows, but if you want to
cause a stir at a Shelby show, this GT500 is how you do it. With an
unblemished history and fantastic patina that's seldom seen, this
is a survivor in the purest sense of the word. That's original
1967-vintage Nightmist Blue paint on top of unmarked factory
sheetmetal, and original paint means no nonsense hiding underneath.
It is certainly not perfect but it would be a capital crime to even
consider painting this car. It gives us a great window into the
past so we can see exactly how these cars were built, the condition
of the fiberglass back in the '60s, and all those other details
that seem to get erased by time. It has spent its life in Alabama,
so rust is a non-issue and the storage was clean, warm, and dry
because even the chrome still shines up nicely. It's worth noting
that this car also has all its original glass and lenses, factory
emblems, and even the selling dealer's badge on the tail. This is
as good as survivors get.
Storage was equally kind to the interior, which features factory
comfort-weave buckets, a beautiful Shelby wood steering wheel, and
even original carpets. Yes, of course there's some fading but
again, it's a wonderful glimpse into the past and a benchmark car
for restorers looking to make tomorrow's show winners. And here's a
hint: they were not perfect when they were new. It's great to see
that there are no splits or tears in the upholstery, the gauges are
bright with crystal clear lenses, and even the accessory
Stewart-Warner dials under the dash look almost new. This Shelby is
also equipped with factory A/C, which is still set up for R12 (the
system was rebuilt in 2005 but needs a charge today). It does have
the Shelby roll bar and shoulder harnesses, fold-down rear seat,
and even the optional courtesy light package. The trunk is
outfitted with the original mat and what is likely the original
spare tire which is still in fantastic condition.
When you stepped up to the GT500, you received the mighty 428
Police Interceptor V8, rated at 355 horsepower, although we've all
pretty much realized that number is light by about 60 ponies. It's
obviously the car's original engine, and it was fully rebuilt
including new pistons, bearings, rings, valvetrain, and all the
other little pieces so it's as good as new. With only 894 miles on
the car since it was refurbished, the engine remains strong and
ready to rock. They were careful not to erase originality under the
hood, so it isn't shiny and perfect, but rather perfectly correct
given the car's miraculous preservation. There are correct radiator
hoses, the big Cobra air cleaner covers two rebuilt 4-barrel
carburetors, and even the finned valve covers are those that were
on it when it left the factory. The C6 3-speed automatic
transmission shifts cleanly and spins the original 3.50
Traction-Lok 9-inch rear end. There's factory-applied red oxide
primer on the solid floors, a reproduction exhaust system, and
those lovely Kelsey-Hayes wheels with F60-15 Firestone Polyglas GT
tires.
Documentation is obviously extensive, including manuals, books, a
Marti Report (showing this is one of only eight equipped this way),
restoration receipts, and more. This is an incredible find and a
benchmark Shelby that deserves to be in the most respected Shelby
collections in the country. Call today!