Shelby Forums - Car of the Month - December 2007
12/2007 shlby66
SPECS:
Shelby Forums username:
shlby66
Year:
1966
Make:
Shelby
Model:
GT350
Shelby Number:
6S188
Engine:
Original Hi-PO 289
Trans:
Original aluminium 4-speed
Exterior color:
White ( Blue Stripes )
Interior color:
Black
Selling Dealer:
Archie Cochran Ford Billings, MT
Options:
- Special Alloy Wheels
- Stripes
- Rear Seat
Description/History:
This Shelby is an early 1966 "carryover" car that was picked up at the factory by Bill Mavity, a salesman for Archie Cochran Ford in Billings, MT on 10/27/1965. The original owner, James Phelps of Livingston, MT added an over the counter wood steering wheel. He campaigned the car in SCCA ralleys and gymkhanas. The car was later purchased in April 1972 by James Knudson of Boise, ID, who used the car as a daily driver while attending college. Next the car was purchased by Bill Clements of Hardin, MT in June 1975. He used 6S188 as a daily driver until he put it in storage in 1978. Later, the car was purchased by Doug Cresanta of Allendale, NJ in December of 1991. At this point in time, the Shelby had been stored in a sugar beet warehouse for 13 years. A mechanical restoration was done and the Shelby still has most of its original paint. The Cragers have been restored and a Doug Holmberg exhaust system has been installed along with a Detroit locker. A 1966 package tray was installed as well. The car has been driven to most SAAC conventions since its purchase.
