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Mecum to feature '66 Shelby in upcoming auction at Indy May 14-19 --estimating $200K

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by bitzman, May 2, 2013.

  1. bitzman

    bitzman Well-Known Member

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    If you go to the Mecum website there's lots of pictures. Here's their catalog copy:
    ESTIMATE: $200,000 - $250,000

    "This Sapphire Blue 1966 Shelby GT350 was ordered by George Hodges of Rochester, New York on March 16, 1966 with radio delete, Le Mans stripes, 10-spoke aluminum wheels and rear seat. It was delivered to its first owners on April 14, 1966 from Nagel Ford of Rochester. George and his wife Jeanne would enjoy active ownership through the following years, even nicknaming it “Beast.” In 1993 the Hodges attended the SAAC national convention at Watkins Glen, New York. George and Jeanne had met Carroll Shelby at the Dearborn convention years before, where Shelby expressed his appreciation that they had enjoyed their GT350 for so long since buying it new, and they renewed their acquaintance with friendly chat, trading jokes and posing for photographs. The highlight of the occasion for the Hodges, however, came when their beloved “Beast” was awarded the very first Survivor Class Award given at a SAAC convention, winning out over a field of 14 other entries for the prize. Concours chairman Steve Yates awarded the prize to the Hodges, and commented later that “the car was obviously used and maintained but not primped as a ‘show car’…their enthusiasm, friendship and pride of ownership captured our vote, as it reflected the real spirit of the Survivor Class.” George passed away later that same year in December of 1993, leaving the car to his daughter Sandra Hodges Wohler of Windsor, North Carolina. Mrs. Wohler placed the car in careful storage, where it remained for the many years. This all-original, all matching numbers one-family Shelby now shows fewer than 54,000 miles. It is being offered with full service records and documentation from Day One, including the original build sheet, bill of lading, owner’s manual and listing in the Shelby Registry, completely ready to be fully enjoyed by its next owners."

    Full disclosure: I don't work for Mecum but have sold some memorabilia at their Monterey event.
     
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    Snakepit Well-Known Member

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    Re: Mecum to feature '66 Shelby in upcoming auction at Indy May 14-19 --estimating $

    Was for sale on Ebay earlier this year with the same big landing lights in the grill. Can't recall if it was a nosale or sale there
     
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    Re: Mecum to feature '66 Shelby in upcoming auction at Indy May 14-19 --estimating $


    Was a no sale on Ebay........
     
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    rshelby ShelbyForums Admin Staff Member

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    Re: Mecum to feature '66 Shelby in upcoming auction at Indy May 14-19 --estimating $

    I believe it was listed with a "Buy it now" of $250,000, which may have had something to do with the "no sale", if that is any indication of their reserve.

    Also, if I am remembering correctly, it was listed multiple times.
     

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