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Last GT350 Ever Produced For Sale - Fully Documented - Piece of Shelby History!!!

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by LastShelby, Aug 6, 2013.

  1. LastShelby

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    My father is putting the last Shelby GT350 ever produced during the classic 1965-1970 Shelby Automotive years for sale in the RM Auctions next weekend in Monterey California. I just figured you guys here are all enthusiasts and may enjoy the car or know somebody looking for a piece of Shelby history! Please see the details below. Thank you and feel free to spread the word about this one!

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    RM AUCTIONS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 16, 2013

    LOT 157 - NO RESERVE


    THE VERY LAST SHELBY GT350 EVER!

    THE END OF THE LINE!

    (SHELBY AUTOMOTIVE 1965-1970)

    1970 Shelby GT350 Fastback

    Chassis no. 0F02M483294

    The very last Shelby GT350 serial number produced

    One-of-one build specification in rare Grabber Yellow

    Documented matching-numbers car

    Sympathetic, high-quality restoration performed by noted expert Ed Meyer


    The GT350 in question, 0F02M483294, started its life on June 19, 1969, as the only GT350 Fastback ordered with an automatic transmission, ac, HD suspension, Grabber Yellow paint, black bucket seats, and an AM/8 Track stereo radio, among many other options, according to its Marti Report. Most importantly, it was the final GT350 to come off the production line; therefore, it was the final 1969/70 Shelby built, and the last of the entire production and history of SHELBY AUTOMOTIVE 1965-1970. The current owner commissioned Ed Meyer, national concours judge and Shelby authority, to go over 0F02M483294 and complete a light restoration in 2006, in order to make the car as original as possible. Meyer described the car as “the finest GT350 he’d ever seen.” Thus, Meyer only installed minor items, such as correct driver’s lights and a few replacement service parts. This car comes complete with its original window sticker, build sheet, pink dealer order sheet, warranty papers, invoice from Shelby Automotive, individual transportation invoices from Ford, A.O Smith, Kar Kraft, and Luke Bolton Ford, and letters from the Shelby American Automobile Club, further certifying its originality and provenance. After leaving Kar Kraft, this GT350 was delivered to Luke Bolton Ford, in Plantation, Florida, the state in which it has spent the entirety of its life, reveling in a car-friendly climate. It was purchased by its third and current owner in 1980, who has pampered the car in every possible respect and driven it less than 200 miles since its acquisition.

    This Shelby GT350 is possibly one of the most well-documented, unique, and unmolested 1970 GT350s offered for sale. As the last Shelby GT350 to roll off the line, 0F02M483294 represents the end of an era for Shelby. This car presents a fantastic opportunity for the discerning collector that is looking for a chance to buy a top-quality, one-of-a-kind museum car with a unique place in SHELBY history.
    290 bhp, 351 cu. in. V-8 engine with Autolite four-barrel carburetor, FMX Cruise-O-Matic transmission, factory “heavy-duty” independent front suspension with coil springs, asymmetrical leaf springs with live rear axle, and power front disc brakes and rear hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 108 in.
    The updated GT350 of 1969 introduced a number of stylistic and mechanical changes and, like any good car, a touch of drama. The GT350’s new engine was a Windsor 351-cubic inch V-8, registering 290 brake horsepower. Cosmetic changes included a new grille, hood, side ducts to help cool the engine and rear brakes, and an overall body length that grew by four inches.

    Ford wanted to keep consumer interest in the GT350 alive, leading to some corporate mischief. Ford sent the 788 unsold 1969 Shelbys to Kar Kraft, the aftermarket shop that assembled the Boss 429 in Dearborn, Michigan, to outfit them with hood stripes and a chin spoiler. Ford made these modifications in 1969 in order to avoid an upcoming federal law that required the installation of an anti-theft locking steering column in 1970. Upon leaving factory grounds for a third time, these unsold 1969 Shelbys were given new VIN numbers and data plates for 1970, since the FBI destroyed the 1969 data plates. The GT350 in question, 0F02M483294, started its life on June 19, 1969, as the only GT350 Fastback ordered with an automatic transmission, Grabber Yellow paint, black bucket seats, and an AM/8 Track stereo radio, among many other options, according to its Marti Report. Most importantly, it was the final GT350 to come off the production line; therefore, it was the final 1969/70 Shelby built.
     
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    Got to ask - how was it determined it was the last GT350?

    Thanks
     
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    Maybe Ed told him so :laf:
     
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    I am guessin the claim of ot being the last assigned GT350 serial number is correct.

    That seems to be morphing into the last one built. There are several cars shipped after this one. I dont think anyone can say it was the last one built.
     
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    It is known and documented to be the last Shelby GT350 to come off the production line. The car will be at the RM Auctions in Monterey August 16th, Lot 157.
     
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    What documentation do you have to substantiate your claim?



    Bill S.
     
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    My father has an entire binder of documentation to support my fact. Feel free to come see the car in person next weekend. Thanks!
     
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    Maybe the highest sequential VIN number ?


    Or maybe the owner paid to have Kevin Marti do a search of the Ford database but then again that would not cover the conversion finish date,

    Lots of ways to cut this - could be that three different cars could make the claim

    Not sure if it makes any difference in value -
     
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    It should make a significant difference in value and RM is expecting that as well. We'll see!
     
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    It is documented in the SAAC registry that there is another 69/70 Shelby with a higher sequential serial number then 483294. It is a Shelby Grabber yellow GT500 483295 . You may want to check that out on page 1221 of the 1997 SAAC registry. The 2014 edition is not out yet but I have it on good authority that the info is the same for the new edition. 483294 is the highest sequential GT350 but not the highest number 69/70 Shelby. It is still a cool car in any event and I hope it does well at auction.
     
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    As I stated clearly this is the last Shelby GT350 ever produced and that is documented clearly.
     
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    Thanks we are expecting it to sell higher than that. We'll see!
     
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    ]Maybe you don't see it ?
    "Most importantly, it was the final GT350 to come off the production line; therefore, it was the final 1969/70 Shelby built".This additional statement statement when taken into consideration that there were GT500's in the mix of 69/70 production implies that 483294 is the last in the series of 69/70 production and not just GT350 production. Not clear at all ;) .If you wanted to be clear you would say " it was the final GT350 to come off the production line." Period. If you don't want to be clear you say the rest.:rolleyes:
     
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    You must not have read the title of this post? :rolleyes:
     
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    " it was the final 1969/70 Shelby built" Not GT350 but the final 1969/70Shelby built? I was responding to the somewhat misleading CONTENT of the thread and not the title :doh: . The more you fuss and defend a obvious mistake in your context the more it looks like it was misleading on purpose :thumbdown.
     
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    I think you are missing the point Bob is attempting to make:

    The last chassis in the series perhaps, but also perhaps not the last GT350 produced as Shelby/AO Smith was known to grab cars out of the parking lot at random, and not in chassis number, sequential order.

    The only way to justify your statement is to have the last days production worksheet in hand from AO Smith and Co, something that I am not sure even Vinny has in his possession. Of course if you do have a copy of the last days production sheet from AO Smith, then post it here to document what you posted and put and end to this bickering from yourself.....


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    You guys are right, you are just not winning the arguement. He is never going to acknowledge the nuiances of production, because he doesnt understand them and he has a vested interest.

    Lets see what happens. Then we can see if more than $250,000 is laughable or not.
     
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    Remember you can bid online or via the phone. The auction is live right now and the car is LOT 157 so it's coming up within the next 2 hours!!!
     
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    Sold...for $189,750.

    Nice looking car. I like the Grabber Yellow.

    RM Auctions
     

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