Vehicle Description
Here at RK Motors Charlotte we have a tradition of offering you the
finest muscle cars in the world. So, it's only natural that, when
we found this documented, registry-listed Shelby GT500, we simply
couldn't wait to post it to our website! Backing a hot Cobra Jet
428 with a smooth C6 3-speed, this polished pony is a top notch
example of one of the rarest Shelby Mustangs ever produced. And
better still, it's the beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up
restoration that practically defines the term "clean". If you're a
discerning enthusiast who wants to experience the very best of
owning a high caliber muscle car, this killer GT500 deserves your
full attention!
THAT'S CANDYAPPLE, NOT CANDY APPLE
Starting life at Chaffee Motors in Hawthorne, California, this Ford
is the beneficiary of a detailed restoration that transformed a
solid hobby horse into a battle-ready snake. A fresh coat of
correct Candyapple Red 2-stage was layered over straight sheetmetal
and accented with familiar gold side stripes. And today, this coupe
rolls as a 'can't miss' favorite that easily puts most muscle cars
to shame!
In an attempt to give their star flagship a more luxurious look for
the 1969 model year, Ford designers penned a Shelby-exclusive
front-clip that was very contemporary. The car's lightweight
fenders and hood create a large rectangular grille opening that's
detailed with an off-set Shelby emblem and 7-inch halogen
headlights. Below that grille, ornate parking lamps flank a large
valence that's filled with correct Lucas driving lamps. At the
sides of that valence, a striped profile trades traditional Mustang
ornamentation for integrated brake ducts, bright door handles and
small Cobra badges. At the top of that profile, five NACA scoops
feed ram air induction while color-keyed race mirrors reflects
stainless-trimmed glass. Behind that glass, a correct lightweight
decklid joins correct, Shelby-branded extensions to create a
prominent rear spoiler. And below that deck, stylish taillights,
borrowed from the Thunderbird, illuminate a showroom-fresh bumper,
chrome trimmed reverse lamps and a unique aluminum exhaust
collector.
POWER BY FORD
Twist this Mustang's polished ties and you'll find the storied, 428
cubic inch Cobra Jet V8 that looks as fresh as the day it rolled
out of the restoration shop. Long regarded as one of the meanest
MoTown mills ever created, Ford's fabled Cobra Jet utilized revised
heads, heavy duty Le Mans connecting rods and a nodular iron crank
to ensure Shelby-branded Mustangs remained the kings of stoplight
muscle. At the top of the Ford Blue mill, functional ram air feeds
a correctly painted and decaled air cleaner that's sealed onto a
big Holley carburetor. At the sides of that carburetor, finned
aluminum valve covers shade restored exhaust manifolds. In front of
those manifolds, a correct points distributor sequences fire
through High Temp cables. Below those wires, reproduction Autolite
hoses circulate water through era-correct screw clamps and a tagged
Ford radiator. And the factory smog system remains adding an
increased level of detail and value!
RESTORATION-FRESH, TOP AND BOTTOM
Park this pony on a lift and you'll find solid, Red Oxide floors
that are founded on a factory-correct chassis. The original C6
3-speed automatic transmission spins a correct 9-inch axle. That
drivetrain rides a fully restored suspension that's augmented with
factory power steering. Factory power front disc and rear drum
brakes provide smooth stops. At the center of the car, aluminized
exhaust funnels spent gases through an H-pipe crossover and rowdy
Flowmaster mufflers. And power meets the pavement through polished
Shelby wheels, which spin F60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GTs.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CONTRAST
Between the doors, a correct Black Clarion Knit vinyl interior
mixes a correct combination of Hi-Back and Sport Deck seats with
enough style to swerve down the red carpet. In front of those
seats, a Carroll Shelby-autographed dash plants an 8,000 RPM
tachometer and a 140 MPH speedometer above factory air conditioning
and upfitted Sony audio. Below that dash, a factory console floats
a traditional shifter and small accessory gauges on plush carpet
that's protected by red-trimmed mats. Wood-trimmed door panels are
a great complement to a tight headliner and deluxe seatbelts. And
in front of the driver, an upfitted Rim Blow Steering Wheel laps a
correct Tilt-Away column.
There are few cars that have the kind of attitude and presence of
classic Shelby Mustangs. Documented, registry-listed and fully
restored, this 1969 GT500 drives and sounds every bit as good as it
looks. If you've always wanted to own the ultimate Ford muscle car,
here's your chance!
HIGHLIGHTS
The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration
Listed in the Shelby Registry
428 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8
C6 3-speed automatic transmission
Factory air conditioning
Power steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
Factory color combination
Candyapple Red paint
Black Clarion Knit vinyl interior
Correct 15-inch Shelby wheels
Correct Ford 9-inch rear axle
Framed Marti Auto Works Elite Report
Documented in SAAC Shelby Registry
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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