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 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 nut-and-bolt rotisserie 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!
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Beginning life at Tasca Ford in East Providence, Rhode Island, this
exclusive Stang met its first owner in June of 1970. Thirteen years
later, the car relocated west to a second owner in Denver,
Colorado. And in the early part of the 21st century, it was a
56,000-mile, rust-free survivor that, in the hands of a third
owner, benefitted from a multi-year, ground-up restoration. That
reboot complemented fully stripped sheetmetal with correct Silver
Jade two-stage. That pigment looks great under correct Black vinyl.
And today, this Shelby glows as 1 of only 245 1969 GT500
convertibles produced, 1 of only 17 1969 GT500 convertibles painted
Silver Jade, and 1 of only 13 1969 Silver Jade GT500 convertibles
fitted with a White interior.
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 frame a large rectangular grille opening that's detailed
with an off-set Shelby emblem and 7-inch halogen headlights. Below
that grille, a wide valence centers prominent Lucas driving lamps
between ornate parking lights and a correct, 1970-spec chin
spoiler. At the sides of that valence, a striped profile hangs
small Cobra badges and bright 428 callouts above polished door
handles, integrated brake ducts and familiar Shelby quarter scoops.
At the top of that profile, five NACA scoops feed ram air induction
while color-keyed race mirrors reflect stainless-trimmed glass.
Opposite that hood, a lightweight Shelby decklid joins stylish
Shelby quarter extensions to create a prominent rear spoiler. And
below that deck, futuristic taillights, borrowed from the
Thunderbird, illuminate a sculpted bumper, stainless-trimmed
reverse lamps and a unique aluminum exhaust collector.
POWER BY FORD
Twist this Mustang's polished ties and you'll find a 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
concours-plated Holley 4-barrel. At the sides of that carb, finned
aluminum valve covers shade Jet Hot-coated exhaust manifolds. In
front of those tubes, a correct points distributor sequences fire
through Autolite Radio Resistance plug wires. Autolite-branded
hoses circulate water through era-correct screw clamps and a tagged
Ford radiator. And lubrication is greatly enhanced by a deep Shelby
oil pan.
RESTORATION-FRESH, TOP AND BOTTOM
Park this pony on a lift and you'll find solid, Satin Black floors
that are founded on a factory-correct chassis. A correct C6
3-speed, strengthened when it was professionally rebuilt, 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-shaped crossover, throaty resonators and a transverse turbo
muffler. 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 White Clarion Knit vinyl interior
mixes correct Corinthian Hi-Back Bucket Seats with correct,
optional Deluxe Decor to create enough style to swerve the red
carpet. In front of those seats, a clean dash plants a correct,
optional tachometer between a 140 MPH speedometer and retrofitted
AM/FM audio. Below that dash, a factory console floats a
traditional shifter and small accessory gauges on plush carpet
that's protected by GT500-themed floor mats. Wood-trimmed door
panels are a great complement to Ssnake Oyl seatbelts and an
authenticated Carroll Shelby visor signature. And the driver spins
a familiar Rim Blow Steering Wheel.
There are few cars that have the kind of attitude and presence of
classic Shelby Mustangs. Documented, rare 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
Fully documented Shelby GT500 that's benefitted from a nut-and-bolt
rotisserie restoration
1 of only 17 1969 Shelby GT500 convertibles optioned with Silver
Jade paint
1 of only 13 1969 Shelby GT500 convertibles optioned with Silver
Jade paint and a White interior
Correct 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8
Correct C6 3-speed automatic transmission
Correct power steering
Correct power front disc and rear drum brakes
Correct White Clarion Knit vinyl interior with Deluxe Decor and
Corinthian Hi-Back Bucket Seats
Correct Silver Jade paint with a correct Black, power-operated
top
Correct 15-inch Shelby wheels
Restoration photos
Restoration receipts
Framed Marti Auto Works Elite Report
Paperwork authenticating the car's Carroll Shelby autograph
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
