Vehicle Description
Technically no Shelby's were manufactured in 1970 they were
actually rebadged 1969 unsold models that had some minor revisions
such as a chin spoiler and black hood stripes, the 1970 Shelby GT
500 was one of the last great models of the muscle car era.
This 1970 Shelby GT 500 was bought at the infamous Tasca Ford in
June of 1970 and remained with the original owner until 2017. This
numbers matching Shelby GT 500 comes with a Deluxe Marti Report as
well as a binder of information including the original sales
invoice which substantiates its authenticity. A full breakdown of
the pertinent numbers is provided at the end of this document.
This Shelby GT 500 has had one repaint in the original factory
color of Wimbledon White and remains to show very well. The Dark
Red Clarion interior shows as new with no areas of excessive wear
including a dash free of cracks and fading. The underside of the
car was detailed under the previous ownership and shows no areas of
rust or previous rust damage.
The 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet motor was rebuilt in 2013 by Reid's
Racing and at that time some performance upgrades were performed
but all the original parts have been retained and will be provided
with the sale of the vehicle. The Shelby wheels on the car are
correct reproductions but the original wheels will also be provided
with the sale. The mileage shown is believed to be the correct
total miles on the car.
This is an original 1970 Shelby GT 500 with a 428 Cobra Jet engine
with Ram Air mated to a 4-speed manual close ratio transmission. If
you are in the market for a Shelby do not let this one get away,
with looks, performance, and documentation it does not get any
better than this in the car collecting world.
If you would like to learn more about this vehicle, please contact
us at Legendary Motors LLC.
1970 Ford Shelby Mustang GT 500
428ci 4bbl
Vin
0F0212482896
0 = 1970
F = Built in Dearborn
02 = Shelby Fastback
Door Plate
0F02R482896
0 = 1970
F = Built in Dearborn
02 = Shelby Fastback
R = 428-4V CJ Ram Air
482896 = Production Number
63C = Shelby Fastback
M5 = Wimbledon White Paint
3DA = Dark Red Clarion, Vinyl, Bucket Seats
S = 3.50 Traction-Lok axle ratio
6 = Four-Speed Close Ratio Manual Transmission
842727 = Home Office Reserve Ordering
District Under Special Order #2727
Fenders
Right R482896
Left R482896
Both Matching Vin
Engine Block (rear drivers' side)
82896
Matching last 5 digits of VIN
Transmission Casting
C8AR 7006-D W A29
1968 casting used from 68-71. Wide 8-hole case.
C = 1960
8 = 1968
A = Ford
R = Transmission and Axel Engineering
(Manual Transmissions)
Transmission Tag
RUG AE2 =
1969 - 70 Mustang 428 & Boss 429
31 Spline
019546 = Production Number (not related to vehicles serial
number)
Carburetor
Holley list 4279 - 69-70 Shelby GT 500
C9AF 9510M
C = 1960's
9 = 1969
A = Ford
F = Electrical and Electronics System
933 - Production Date
9 = 1969
3 = March
3 = Third Week
Hood #
S9MS-16612-B
1969-1970 Shelby Hoods
A.O. Smith
Ionia Michigan
Options
Four-Speed Close Ratio Manual Transmission
Traction-Lok Differential
Visibility Group
Goodyear Brand Name Tires
Sport Deck Rear Seat
Power Front Disc Brakes
Power Steering
Tilt-Away Steering Wheel
AM Radio
Tinted Glass-Complete
Deluxe Belts/Warning Light
