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What do the experts say about this prototype Shelby on Autotrader.com?

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by bitzman, Nov 13, 2013.

  1. bitzman

    bitzman Well-Known Member

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    Tis website has lots of pictures: http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Ford/Mu...18524338_ON20090605143000786/?showcpo=ShowCPO

    Of course the words are written by the sellers so I'll take what they say with a grain of salt and look forward to the opinions of those who really know the cars.


    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The One and Only 1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback Prototype!!!!
    Recently completed World Class Restoration here at LMC.

    This incredibly special Shelby GT500 was earmarked to be something unique from the very beginning. Starting off life as a Lime Gold Green 1967 Shelby GT500 with factory air conditioning and 4 speed transmission, this car was selected by Shelby American to be used for testing purposes. The 1967 GT500’s equipped with 4 speed transmissions and air conditioning were known for having some overheating issues and this would be the car used to remedy these issues. There are images of this special fastback out at tracks being tested along side the famous “Super Snake” in attempts to correct the over heating issue. From this testing the heat extracting “gills” on the A/C equipped cars was developed, an element predominantly found on all of the 1968 models as well. This particular car would also be the first 1967Shelbyto get what would become standard, oil cooler for big block 4 speed cars with air conditioning. Once the over heating issues were remedied, it was time to begin the design of the upcoming 1968 models, that’s where the story of this Shelby takes yet another twist. The car was used as a template to design the new fiberglass nose pieces, engine hood, rear section and of course the drastically different interior. The long list of special one off parts used on this engineering car include ….

    Special hand made steel framed hood with non functional hood louvers
    Special hood pins with lanyards
    Hand made one piece front nose with special brackets
    Hand made one piece upper nose trim
    One off fender snakes and “Cobra” emblems
    Wood grained treatment interior over the original 1967 brushed aluminum
    Special one off console and shifter bezel
    Marchal spot lamps instead of fog lamps
    Blacked out deluxe seat trim
    Hand made fiberglass tail panel
    428PI engine with 427 side winder intake
    Special one off steering wheel pad
    Special one off gas cap

    It was also at this time that the decision was made that the new for ’68 Acapulco Blue would be the ideal colour to present the new models, so in addition to its new body components the car was also treated to a fresh coat of Ford Acapulco Blue Paint! Upon its completion this car and its convertible cousin would be used for all the press photos, magazine ads and even Shelby commercials. Carroll Shelby even used this prototype personally for a period of time and can be seen driving the car in the original 1968 Shelby commercials. Once its duties were fulfilled as the prototype the car was sold off and per the Shelby World Registry went through a few owners and was ultimately restored per the original specs, as a 1967 Lime Gold Green GT500.

    Once the most recent owner acquired the car he discovered the very unique and special history. The decision was made to do a complete rotisserie restoration to the condition it was most famous for, as a prototype 1968. Legendary Motorcar Company was sele
     
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    I would say it's spot on. LMC did a remarkable job on the research and restoration.
     
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    LMC does do nice work, don't they :cool:
     
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    Gee, I was hoping to hear from the experts.

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    mrmustang Well-Known Member

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    Didn't he start this thread :laf::laf::laf:


    If only he would buy a current SAAC registry, all of his questions would be answered. But then he would not be able to state that he did all of the research himself when his next novel comes out with all of his "first hand knowledge" :rolleyes:
     

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