Vehicle Description
This gorgeous 1969 Shelby GT500 fastback, serial #837, is very
authentic and one of only 1,157 built. This California Black Plate
car was the product of a show-quality restoration. Prior to the
restoration it was owned and inspected by Shelby expert Bill
Collins. A copy of the inspection report from 2008 is included. It
retains its original Ford VIN tag, door data plate tag and Shelby
tag. The original Ford Invoice and Deluxe Marti Report are both
included and indicate this Shelby was built on February 7, 1969. It
was ordered with a Candy Apple Red painted exterior, an interior
with black Clarion knit/Corinthian vinyl high-back bucket seats,
4-speed close-ratio manual transmission, optional 3.50 axle ratio,
Traction-Lok differential, visibility group, Goodyear tires, sport
deck rear seat, power front disc brakes, power steering, AM radio
and deluxe belts warning light. As the SAAC Shelby Registry
indicates, it was shipped to S&C Motors in San Francisco, CA.
The first identified owner was Jean Marc-Euraed of San Anselmo, CA.
It was subsequently acquired on October 13, 1994, by Victor J.
Cornell of Bodega, CA. The original California Black Plate #ZJG425
and copy of California title dated 1994 with matching plate number
are both included. It was acquired by Bill Collins on June 5, 2007,
and shipped to Pennsylvania. As the SAAC Shelby Registry indicates,
it was listed for sale on the SAAC forum in Pennsylvania In October
2009 with 88,762 miles. In 2010, it was acquired by James Thomas of
Shickshinny, PA, which is documented with a copy of a title that is
included. Thomas performed a rotisserie restoration over the next
several years. Once it was completed, it was acquired Randy
Quigley, who owned the car until November 2021. Since completion
this Shelby has been kept in a private collection with limited
exposure. Since the vehicle spent most of its life in California,
it had a rust-free body prior to the restoration. The body is very
straight with excellent gaps lines throughout. It was finished in
its original color of Candy Apple Red paint with gold GT500 side
stripes. The paint is high-quality and looks beautiful. All the
Car-Lite stamped glass is original and in very nice condition. The
original Shelby 15x7 5-spoke Mag wheels are wrapped in Goodyear
Polyglas GT F60-15 tires. The black Clarion knit/Corinthian
interior is mostly original and in really nice condition,
especially considering its age. From the information gathered, the
only item replaced are the dash pad and carpet. The trunk
compartment was nicely restored with a correct-style trunk mat,
spare tire and tools. The engine compartment is highly detailed
throughout with many correct parts. Although the lower cowl area
was refinished it was intentionally left rough like it was prior to
restoration. The car is powered by a date-coded 428 CJ V8 engine.
The cylinder heads, intake manifold, carburetor, Ram air cleaner,
smog setup, distributor and exhaust manifolds are believed to be
those originally installed on this Shelby. The engine is coupled to
the original matching-numbers 4-speed close-ratio manual
transmission, which was completely rebuilt and shifts excellent.
Power is transferred to the original rebuilt Traction-Lok
differential with 3.50 gear ratio. The undercarriage is also highly
detailed throughout with many correct parts. The underside of the
body was painted in the factory-correct red oxide. All the parts
have the factory-correct paint markings. The power steering system,
suspension components and braking system was all restored or
replaced. This Shelby is the real deal. The owner's manual, SAAC
Shelby Registry 1968-69-70 4th Edition book and car cover are
included. This vehicle has recently been serviced and detailed,
which is documented with an invoice that is included. From the MS
CLASSIC CARS Collection.
