Save 1968 shelby gt500 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. All shelby gt500 photographs ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. The gt 500 was added to the lineup, equipped with the 428 police interceptor. At the same event, another famous shelby gt500 came. Carroll hall shelby january 11, 1923 may 10, 2012 was an american automotive designer, racing driver, entrepreneur, and author.
Carroll shelby sold the rights to the model of the gt500 to amt. We drag race a new and classic ford shelby mustang gt500 to see what 50 years of progress makes. A couple years back my brother and i stumbled on what we thought was a shelby gt 500 clone. High quality mustang shelby inspired art prints by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Choose your favorite shelby gt500 photographs from millions of available designs. Greenlight diecast car 1967 ford mustang shelby gt 500. The effect was a sleek, fastappearing grand touring car that made the largestyet styling departure from the mustang on which it was based. I dont really understand how anyone could lose a whole car, but apparently it happens even to rare and valuable prototypes, like the 1967 ford shelby gt500 exp prototype, which has been missing. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Ford mustang shelby gt 500 1967 eleanor s a i r u s c o ll. This 1967 shelby gt500 for sale just may be the best 67 shelby available. Oct 26, 2017 shelby forums carroll shelby gt350 gt500 forums the shelby forums community shelby collectibles. Shelbys last fulfilled orders were placed in march 1967 and the original plan to offer 1967. Shelby gt500 40th anniversary edition 1967 ford mustang. Documenting the process of taking a beat up old 1967 mustang fastback and making a shelby gt500 tribute car. Our 1967 shelby mustang cartoon cars look great and are printed on museum grade 330gsm 100% cotton paper. The 1967 shelby nose, aside from being longer than that of the 1965 and 1966 cars which used standard mustang sheet metal, had much more rake to it. The introduction of the anniversary package at sema coincides with the launch of the new shelby modification center at the companys headquarters.
The story of rudolph the rednosed reindeer began in 1939 with a jewish chicago. Shelby gt500 eleanor the shelby mustang is a high performance variant of the ford mustang which was built by shelby american from 1965 through 1970 19671968. The standard mustang front bumper was used, mounted on. Carroll shelby takes a lap at riverside in the 1967 shelby. This public group focuses on the 1967 shelby program, sai paperwork, fomoco records, running production changes rpcs, timelines, analytics, engineeringcompany cars, fomocos intervention and a. Shelby has 475 books on goodreads, and recently added aint she sweet.
High quality shelby gt500 inspired wall art by independent artists and designers from around the world. You can also upload and share your favorite 1967 shelby gt500 wallpapers. The name references nicolas cages 1967 shelby gt500 clone featured in the movie remake of gone in 60 seconds. This decision ultimately resulted in the first 67 g. Join facebook to connect with shelby ward and others you may know. The period blackvinylandchromeembellished interior disguises sprinklings of modern tech such as airconditioning. Its a rare and beautiful thing but couldnt hold a candle to this eleanor, even if that werent missing the point.
Most commonly stated in power 355360 hp, while the ford mustang with a 289 windsor v8 engines 4. Mustang gt500 with ford big block v8, holley 4 barrel carbs and reccaro seats. The retailer had been buying and giving away coloring books. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, art prints would be at home in any gallery.
Total 1968 production was 4,450 cars, which would prove to be the shelby s best sales year. The retailer had been buying and giving away coloring books for christmas every year. This was carroll shelbys own personal 1969 shelby gt500. In the original movie, a 1973 ford mustang mach 1 played the part. May, a poet who worked for montgomery ward was given the assignment. This is also one of the most famous shelby mustangs.
All shelby gt500 posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Youre about to bid on one of the most exciting and investment sought after shelby gt500 fastback built and restored in a concours. Numbers matching, all original shelby gt500, white with black interior. Media in category shelby gt500 the following 99 files are in this category, out of 99 total. Get the specifications of the 1967 1968 shelby gt350 and gt500 on the next page.
This is a top notch and very rare 1968 ford shelby mustang gt500 convertible, 1 of 402 models offer. Shelby is best known for his involvement with the ac cobra and mustang later known as shelby mustangs for ford motor company, which he modified during the late 1960s and early 2000s. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. This 1969 shelby gt500 is an original numbers matching engine and was originally a shelby gt500. When reflecting on the 67 gt500, carroll shelby said, this is the first car im really proud of. And a new model, the 1967 shelby gt 500, got a reworked 428cid police interceptor. Original documents, photographs and advertising materials were collected and analyzed, a timeline was constructed to help chronicle the 1967 g. The 1969 shelby gt500 would be the last of the original shelby mustangs along with its. After getting a marti report on the car we found that this car was stated to be one of 4 shelby prototypes. On the outside it looks original but inside and under the hood, its all new. This 1969 shelby gt500 is being sold directly from the private collection of carroll shelby, interestingly he bought the car secondhand to add it to his collection, and it would stay in his personal possession for decades where it would remain even after his passing in 2012 the 1969 shelby gt500. We did a little more digging and found some more supporting evidence that this car was actual the only 428 cj prototype shelby. Eleanor was the name that the 1967 shelby gt500 was called in the movie.
The 428 was otherwise reserved for bigger fords, where it made 345 bhp. May invented for the subject of his book a little reindeer with a shiny nose. Gone in 60 sixty seconds 2000 eleanor 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 164 by greenlight 44670e by greenlight greenlight pontiac firebird trans am, blackgold, smokey and the bandit i, 1977, model car, 1. Following the introduction of the fifth generation ford mustang, the shelby nameplate was revived in 2007 for new high performance versions of the mustang. Following the introduction of the fifth generation ford mustang in 2005, the shelby nameplate was revived as a new highperformance model, this time designed and built by ford.
Rudolph the rednosed reindeer first appeared in a marketing campaign for retailer montgomery ward. This overthetop, gt500 eleanor replica is in absolutely perfect condition, and ready for display or as a weekend toy. Included in that kit was a recording made especially for amt. The 1967 gt500 came with a 427 cid cobra le mans engine. This ford mustang was born june 7, 1968, and now almost 50 years later, it has been restored and dressed out as a shelby gt 350 coupe and wearing eleanor pepper gray metallic paint. For 1967, the gt 350 carried over the kcode high performance 289 with a cobra aluminum hirise. For those unfamiliar with the super snake program, once you purchased the car from your local ford dealer you then shipped it to the shelby modification center in las vegas and paid. Tons of awesome 1967 shelby gt500 wallpapers to download for free. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. It made no difference, that she pulled shelby automobiles back from going down the toilet and forged a sweetheart deal from ford that brought new life to shelby automobiles. If shelby mustangs were now less race car and more grand touring machine, that was fine with buyers, who took an immediate liking to shelby s latest.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I especially enjoyed some of the coverage of the gt40s competitors. May created rudolph in 1939 as an assignment for chicagobased montgomery ward. Revology is the team behind this stunning reproduction of the 1967 shelby gt500. The shelby mustang is a highperformance variant of the ford mustang which was built by shelby american from 1965 to 1968, and from 1969 to 1970 by ford. Hd wallpaper for backgrounds shelby gt500 1967 year, car tuning shelby gt500 1967 year and concept car shelby gt500 1967 year wallpapers. You must own a 20072009 shelby gt500 to purchase this dash plaque. Apr, 2017 427 shelby cobra, barn find, from the movie gumball rally driven by michael sarrazin stay safe and healthy.
An additional 712 cars were made for 2009, which were identical to the 2008 models. Shelby gt500 mustang cartoon art prints from unique. February 9th 1970, robert lanyon discovered his 1968 shelby mustang gt500 gone, never to be seen again for 40 years. Buy shelby gt500 posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. Shelby gt500 1967 year wallpapers free pictures of shelby gt500 1967 year for your desktop.
Jul 01, 20 as for the classics, the most highperformance version of the 1967 shelby gt500 equipped with the 427 cobra jet engine 6. Little red and a later car, unofficially known as the green hornet, were the only two shelby gt 500 notchback coupes of their era, each sporting a snazzy vinyl roof. Twin le mans stripes were dealerapplied options for any 1967 shelby gt 500. Chapter 5 montgomery ward employee invents rudolph the red. Missing 1967 ford shelby gt500 prototype miraculously. This is csm 07 xl 0148 and it is absolutely loaded. On the recording, shelby is a passenger in the 67 supersnake running. Shelby was commissioned by goodyear tires in 1967 to make a car fierce enough to test new rubber. Affectionately called little red, the 1967 model was an experimental car that ford loaned to carrol shelby to use as a test bed for the development of performance parts. Throughout the years, weve seen an abundance of american muscle cars come out of detroit, and one thats still embedded in the mind of many ford fans is the classic 1967 shelby mustang. Carroll shelby takes a lap at riverside in the 1967 shelby gt500 supersnake.
Shelby automobiles is marking the 40th anniversary of the shelby gt500 mustang with a limitededition package that includes performance upgrades and exterior modifications. It was the same engine shelbys racing team used to sweep the top three places in the 1966 le mans race, beating the ferrari racing teams 270 cu. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. It used the engine from the le manswinning gt40 a 7. Made of diecast with some plastic interior, exterior, engine approximately l10, w4, h3. If your vin does not match, your order will be canceled. True survivor 1967 shelby gt500 is a window into the past. Classic style meets modern tech in this 1967 shelby gt500. The result is what we now call eleanor and another stingray.
This was in response to a rumor that corvette was to name their new car kr. All numbers match, known history, fully documented, the real thing with only 73000 actual miles and, off course, in the shelby registry. Absolutely gorgeous 1968 shelby gt 350 mustang coupe tribute. Carroll shelbys eleanor gt mustang replica tech articles. Edition the golden anniversary edition from montgomery ward 1967. Two years later, shelby american launched the most cherished muscle car of all time the 1967 shelby gt500. May 20, 2008 there is no such thing as a junker 1967 gt500.
So, because of the movie, people call 1967 gt500 s eleanor especially the 67 gt500 s that are designed specifically to look like the car from the movie. After years of abuse and neglect, were getting it back on the road for a run on the going to the sun rally in montana before conducting a full restoration. Night ridder 1967 mustang fastback shelby gt500 eleanor. Only 141 test miles on the odometer since a complete two year rotisserie restoration.
One of the most unique cars this year is a 1968 ford mustang shelby gt500 that was stolen for 40 years. The owner of this 1967 shelby gt500 has decided to list it for sale as a project vehicle, and while it is largely complete, the next owner will have to do a bit of hunting to try to locate a few parts that the owner admits are missing. This one took a while, but came out so well timelapse of model on the youtube link. Customize your shelby gt500 poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. Now a christmas icon, rudolph the rednosed reindeer was created. Auto enthusiasts are getting a chance to buy some of the finest collector vehicles in america. Montgomery ward department store rudolph the rednosed. Oct 15, 20 1967 shelby gt 350 our gt350 is a survivor with the patina to prove it. Since she cleaned up shelby s licensing and management departments have to keep the lawyers busy she became expendable. Research all shelby gt500 for sale, pricing, parts, installations, modifications and more at cardomain.
Feb 27, 2010 so, if a cop heard them say they were off to go get eleanor, the cop would suspect they meant a girl, not a car. Mag auctions collector car auction 1968 shelby gt500. Las vegas, nv 899 2036 miles from you classics on autotrader is your onestop shop for the best. The attention to detail on this model is superb and very accurate. The original shelby gt500 was the first american car to leave the factory with a roll bar. In 1947, may was approached by a new york house that wanted to publish the story as a book and sell it. May worked in the ad department of montgomery ward, a department store. Cobras, mustangs, and super snakes details all of shelbys automotive creations, from the first cobras and mustang gt350s of the 1960s through the oneoff race cars to the very latest mustangs shelby produces today. As in 1967, the bigblock shelbys were more popular, outselling the gt350s by 2tol. Jun 21, 2016 scarpello says the modern coyote engine makes 1. Shelby gt 500 ford mustang shelby gt500 1967 mustang mustang cobra audi porsche bugatti jaguar classic mustang 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 eleanor concept creation by frankees american car importslondonuk. Shelby added the castaluminum mediumrise intake manifold from fords 427, twin 600cfm holley fourbarrel carburetors, and other tweaks for a conservative rating of 355 bhp. May 15, 2017 carroll shelby sold the rights to the model of the gt500 to amt. Daves 2009 shelby gt500 is both show and go texas man dave cabrera owns this 2009 shelby gt500 in metallic alloy with silver stripes.
For the same money you could own a genuine 1967 shelby gt500 mustang. Shelby gt500 20072009 you must provide your vin number with order and it will be verified. The shelby mustang is a higher performance variant of the ford mustang which was built by shelby american from 1965 through 1967, and shelby automotive from 1968 through 1970. Here, we focus on the 1967 gt500 coupe, a 428cubicinch powerhouse that. The real story behind rudolph the rednosed reindeer cbc. Convertible was assigned sequence number 09 and was also referenced by 062, the. Here you have a nice very original 1967 shelby gt500 dressed in the most popular color of nightmist blue complemented by white lemans racing stripes.
To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Even strippeddown and without an engine, the body of the classic mustang could be. In 1939, montgomery ward in chicago asked one of its admen to write a story for the department stores own childrens book. I have it as a display model to marvel at and am very pleased i bought this. Officially licensed eleanor 1967 mustang fastback fusion luxury motors gone in 60 seconds duration. Denver post news story a candyapple red 1967 shelby mustang gt500 is at the center of an unusual court fight, and the car is lingering at a salvage yard until a judge decides who owns it. The revology shelby gt500 is also said to weigh 550 pounds less than. This year also saw the introduction of the gt500 alongside the continued gt350.
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