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Started by martyjac, April 26, 2020, 02:01:43 PM

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martyjac

April 26, 2020, 02:01:43 PM
Not sure how many '67 stick cars were sold by El Paso Auto Center, but here's one from an article that appeared in Ford Crest News from June, 1967.

Shelby_r_b

#1
April 26, 2020, 03:07:45 PM
Great find - thanks for sharing!
Nothing beats a classic!

gt350cs

#2
April 27, 2020, 11:46:51 AM
El Paso Auto Center received 29 cars in 1967. Of those 11 were shipped in June and July. Since the article appears in a June issued magazine, the pictures were probably taken no later that May. That would be a total of 18 cars to be considered as being in the picture. Of the 18 remaining cars 4 were automatic leaving 14 that could be the one in the picture. Of those there were 6 GT350 and 8 GT500 possible as being the car. Sorry that is as close as I can get without more information.

Side-Oilers

#3
April 27, 2020, 11:55:49 AM
Are we certain that's a Shelby?  Steering wheel looks possibly incorrect?
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

67 GT350

#4
April 27, 2020, 11:59:12 AM
I see a roll bar?

Is it possible to show some of the numbers that possibly that could have been?
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gt350cs

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April 27, 2020, 12:51:24 PM
The follow numbers are the ones that I believe could be a possibility:

GT350 – 0007, 0080, 0091, 0144, 1399, 1646

GT500 – 0245, 0264, 0280, 0283, 0328, 1010, 1011, 1614

If someone has other information, please let me know. This was from a quick review of my files.

martyjac

#6
April 29, 2020, 07:58:53 AM
It's definitely a Shelby. The shoulder harness is clearly visible behind the seat.

JD

#7
April 29, 2020, 08:06:31 AM
Steering wheel looks to have holes in the spokes and the bright metal hub...
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

67 GT350

#8
April 29, 2020, 09:12:02 AM
Quote from: martyjac on April 29, 2020, 07:58:53 AM
It's definitely a Shelby. The shoulder harness is clearly visible behind the seat.

Sorry, that's what I meant a few comments up. Duh! LOL, my seeing eye dog did not know the difference.
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oldcanuck

#9
April 29, 2020, 10:18:17 PM
"Look Daddy.... my feet touch all the pedals. It's so cute..... can I have one ? "
Bob
Knoxvegas, TN

Shawn

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May 01, 2020, 09:37:00 AM
Quote from: gt350cs on April 27, 2020, 12:51:24 PM
The follow numbers are the ones that I believe could be a possibility:

GT350 – 0007, 0080, 0091, 0144, 1399, 1646

GT500 – 0245, 0264, 0280, 0283, 0328, 1010, 1011, 1614

If someone has other information, please let me know. This was from a quick review of my files.

67 GT 500 Car number 1807 was sold in Sept of 67 from El Paso Auto Center

gt350cs

#11
May 01, 2020, 11:06:21 AM
Thanks Shawn. The original owner of 1807 was Robert F. Smith Jr. - Fort Bliss, TX. It was shipped to Texas by SAI on 5/7/67.

Shawn

#12
May 01, 2020, 11:07:43 AM
Yes - I have all original documents for 1807
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