My Friends NSX's and GT350

[spartan2-3]

Met up up several local NSX'ers for coffee last sunday. On my way out I ran into an original 1 owner 68 Shelby GT350. Wow, that was like seeing Elvis

I followed him and drooled all over his car, he was nice enough to allow me to take pictures.. (Shelby Mustangs will always be in my wish list, they are BAD ASS

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http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290848071

sorry for the link but its late.....



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[Tom Larkins]

Thats rare alright, how many miles did he have on it? Likewise on the Shelbys, I looked for nearly a year for GT 500, but could never find one that didn't need $15k in restoration work. Even looked at some Barrett-Jackson auction stuff, talk about pricy, but they are in great shape for the most part. Nice pixs....

 

[spartan2-3]

Dont know how many miles on it, the elderly gentleman nearly had a heart attack when I approached him, he thought I was stalking him.

But I tell ya, these Shelby Mustangs are sweet.....

 

[KellyJoe]

Originally posted by Tom Larkins:
Thats rare alright, how many miles did he have on it? Likewise on the Shelbys, I looked for nearly a year for GT 500, but could never find one that didn't need $15k in restoration work. Even looked at some Barrett-Jackson auction stuff, talk about pricy, but they are in great shape for the most part. Nice pixs....

Don't know if your still interested or if it's worth the price but you might want to check this out. http://www.autobuysales.com/mainpage_autobuysales_772171.html I bought my NSX from these guys and have sat in this car. The pics don't do it justice.

 

[Tom Larkins]

Kelly, got your e-mail and thanks for the link. They have it priced about right for that year assuming the paint code is right and someone new what they were doing on that model especially w/the fiberglass work and paint, it makes me wonder about the front end though. Research would be needed. The classic car market is going thru the same pains the upper end market is right now. Its too soft w/pricing. If it were a conv. at that price it would be gone as thats the more popular model . I saw several examples in 01 in the upper $40's w/35 to 40k in mileage in good shape. I saved the link, may give them a shout after I do some homework first.

 

[David]

I used to own a very nice 67 GT350. That was the last year Shelby was involved with them in any meaningful way and, IMHO, the last year worth owning. Also, I had the 289 with the little vintage Paxton blower (originally dealer installed in 67), which is a much more driveable car than the GT500. The big block cars are very impressive with the hood up, but drive like pigs and are completely unable to put all their power to the road. I very strongly recommend a good running small block car, with the possible exception of a Boss 429, just because they are soooooo rare.

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[spartan2-3]

I agree with David as I had a 289 HP "K code" engine in my 67 GT...gotta love those 289 "K code" Engines..

"HP" stands for High Performance rather than Horse Power

I would also not look into anything above 1968

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[Tom Larkins]

Originally posted by David:
I used to own a very nice 67 GT350. That was the last year Shelby was involved with them in any meaningful way and, IMHO, the last year worth owning. Also, I had the 289 with the little vintage Paxton blower (originally dealer installed in 67), which is a much more driveable car than the GT500. The big block cars are very impressive with the hood up, but drive like pigs and are completely unable to put all their power to the road. I very strongly recommend a good running small block car, with the possible exception of a Boss 429, just because they are soooooo rare.

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Don't disagree one bit, the car you mentioned along w/429 in B+ condition are very expensive. Alot of 350's (R-code) are a favorite w/the vintage crowd. The 68 500's have alot of appeal and still bring good $'s. I'm aware the 69 is a handling pig w/high body roll and not being able to get all the HP to the pavement. It was the look, you know.... one of those cars you saw back when you were a teenager that stayed with you. Have you seen the pricing on the 67 you owned. Bringing $50's to upper 70's.
Detroit iron to VTEC, what the hell.

 

[Paul65K]

Couldn't agree more with the comments about the Small block HiPo Mustangs. I actually kept my handle from my last toy hence the PAUL65K Handle, specifically a 65 GT convertible "K" code. It was a truly great example of what could be done in 1964! and compared to the big block it would run circles around it, but would be eating dust when measured in a straight line.