Vehicle Description
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 fiberglass. 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 great 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. It's powered by a 428ci 8-cylinder
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.
