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The first year of the big-block Shelby debuted in 1967 when Ford
installed a 390ci V8 engine in the standard Mustang GT model. It
opened the path for Carroll Shelby to take the whole concept a step
further by offering a 428ci dual-quad big-block to his elite group
of Shelby car enthusiasts. The results were a radical departure
from the standard-looking Mustang. Through the extensive use of
stylized lightweight fiberglass on the hood, trunk and side air
scoops, the already highly popular pony car was transformed into an
aggressive race-ready-looking Grand-Touring muscle car we know
today as the Shelby GT500. The '67 Shelby sported good looks,
performance and a whole host of upgraded options, such as
heavy-duty suspension with thicker anti-sway bars, functional brake
scoops on early cars along with inboard headlights, power steering
cooler, 15x7 cast aluminum wheels, functional roll bar and shoulder
harness, oil pressure and amp gauge cluster, Traction-Lok
differential and a 140 mph speedometer with 8,000 rpm tachometer.
Car #1889 has had two owners the last 50 years, and includes all of
its original sheet metal and original glass, including the front
windshield. It is documented as authentic in the Shelby Registry
and was beautifully restored to original condition. The running
gear is all original and includes original floor paint. This GT500
is signed by Carrol Shelby along with Alan Grant, one of the former
drivers for the Shelby team. This car is a matching-numbers example
of preserved authenticity and retains its partial original Build
Sheet. It's finished in its original colors with Wimbledon White
stripes, inboard headlights, brake ducts, 10-spoke alloy wheels,
original and one-year-only wood steering wheel and horn button, and
Carlite glass in the rear and side windows. It's powered by its
original 428ci 8-cylinder police interceptor engine backed by a
Toploader 4-speed manual transmission and retains its original
date-matching dual carburetors, which still function properly. The
fit and finish on the entire car is excellent. ** PREVIEW
