67-68 Shelby de Mexico GT350 (hardtop)

[Federico Garza]

tesgt350, the 2nd invoice is for all that was done @ the dealership not for how it rolled out of the factory.

Richstang, I most definately agree it was customized with the particular stripe arrangemente at some point of the 1st owners time.....

[Road Reptile]

Hi,
A HUGE THANKS !!!
After years of hearing about these cars we finally see a real 1968 example!! as several have mentioned 1969 examples seem to be the most popular,and so far no real 1967 cars--maybe there
is still a chance we will find at least one 1967 . Again Thanks for sharing all of this with us.

R.R.

[Richstang]

Here a link to some vintage photos of a white 1968 Shelby De Mexico Coupe in a 24hr int'l Rally in Mexico.
(In the Peterson Digital Archives)

It looks nearly identical to the Lime Gold coupe that was previously posted in this thread. (expect no cougar taillight trim).


Rear view; 3rd row, second photo
https://archive.petersen.org/pages/search.php?search=1968+mexico&k=&modal=&display=xlthumbs&order_by=relevance&offset=0&per_page=48&archive=&sort=DESC&restypes=&recentdaylimit=&foredit=&go=next&offset=48#


Front view; Page 1 first row first picture (2nd & 3rd)
https://archive.petersen.org/pages/search.php?search=1968+mexico&k=&modal=&display=xlthumbs&order_by=relevance&offset=48&per_page=48&archive=&sort=DESC&restypes=&recentdaylimit=&foredit=&go=prev&offset=0

[BGlover67]

We have put together a Google research group to discuss the Shelby de Mexico's.  If anyone has any more information, or just wants to discuss them, please reach out to me and I'll add you. 

Like most of you, my first taste of these cars was a 1971 GT351 which is really nothing more than a rebadged Mustang.  The '69s seem to have a few more unique items, but it's the 1967s that intrigue me.  If you read Eduardo Vélazquez's account of what was done to the '67s and how it was performed under Shelby American's supervision, you can't help but be interested.  To date, no 1967s have surfaced either in the states or in Mexico.  Imagine a Lil Red look alike complete with 1967 style nose, hood, trunk and spoiler, but with a modified 289 under the hood.  I'd like to see one.  With a supposed production number of 169, it's hard to believe their aren't any of them out there.

As I told my friend Anthony (aka RoadReptile), just remember that both the first R model and the stunt Bullit turned up sitting in a field in Mexico.  Perhaps a few '67s are just waiting for someone to discover them?  Anyone up for a road trip?

[Bob Gaines]

We have put together a Google research group to discuss the Shelby de Mexico's.  If anyone has any more information, or just wants to discuss them, please reach out to me and I'll add you. 

Like most of you, my first taste of these cars was a 1971 GT351 which is really nothing more than a rebadged Mustang.  The '69s seem to have a few more unique items, but it's the 1967s that intrigue me.  If you read Eduardo Vélazquez's account of what was done to the '67s and how it was performed under Shelby American's supervision, you can't help but be interested.  To date, no 1967s have surfaced either in the states or in Mexico.  Imagine a Lil Red look alike complete with 1967 style nose, hood, trunk and spoiler, but with a modified 289 under the hood.  I'd like to see one.  With a supposed production number of 169, it's hard to believe their aren't any of them out there.

As I told my friend Anthony (aka RoadReptile), just remember that both the first R model and the stunt Bullit turned up sitting in a field in Mexico.  Perhaps a few '67s are just waiting for someone to discover them?  Anyone up for a road trip?

I would bet for the right money Eduardo would find one. That is if he is still alive. Seemed like a very nice man but I got the impression there was a little of the ole snake oil salesman in him just like CS.  He used to come consistently (maybe 10 in a row) to the Mid America Show but hasn't come in the last 15 maybe.

[JohnB]

https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=161762309

69 currently for sale in Norway. Not mine.

VIN# AF07JB29448

Claims to be special order for Eduardo Velasquez wife.

[BGlover67]

We have put together a Google research group to discuss the Shelby de Mexico's.  If anyone has any more information, or just wants to discuss them, please reach out to me and I'll add you. 

Like most of you, my first taste of these cars was a 1971 GT351 which is really nothing more than a rebadged Mustang.  The '69s seem to have a few more unique items, but it's the 1967s that intrigue me.  If you read Eduardo Vélazquez's account of what was done to the '67s and how it was performed under Shelby American's supervision, you can't help but be interested.  To date, no 1967s have surfaced either in the states or in Mexico.  Imagine a Lil Red look alike complete with 1967 style nose, hood, trunk and spoiler, but with a modified 289 under the hood.  I'd like to see one.  With a supposed production number of 169, it's hard to believe their aren't any of them out there.

As I told my friend Anthony (aka RoadReptile), just remember that both the first R model and the stunt Bullit turned up sitting in a field in Mexico.  Perhaps a few '67s are just waiting for someone to discover them?  Anyone up for a road trip?

I would bet for the right money Eduardo would find one. That is if he is still alive. Seemed like a very nice man but I got the impression there was a little of the ole snake oil salesman in him just like CS.  He used to come consistently (maybe 10 in a row) to the Mid America Show but hasn't come in the last 15 maybe.

Bob isn't the first to imply this, in fact of the 6 1969 cars that have shown up over the last few years more than a few are suspected to be "continuation cars',  so he was very much following Shelby's lead.  I'm just wonder why he didn't do a '67/68?  Maybe too much work with all the extra fiberglass pieces needed?

Unfortunately, I did hear that he might have passed on by his own actions, which if true is quite sad.  Does anyone know for certain?

[BGlover67]

https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=161762309

69 currently for sale in Norway. Not mine.

VIN# AF07JB29448

Claims to be special order for Eduardo Velasquez wife.

John,  thanks for posting.  How much does that translate into in terms of US dollars?

[JohnB]

https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=161762309

69 currently for sale in Norway. Not mine.

VIN# AF07JB29448

Claims to be special order for Eduardo Velasquez wife.

John,  thanks for posting.  How much does that translate into in terms of US dollars?

Around $ 61K.

[honker]

If you scroll past the piece on 5S109, which I posted in the thread on that car, there's some photos here of a Shelby de Mexico that

is/was in Australia, don't know how current the info is ? or if has been seen here before ?

Mike

http://www.bosskraft.com/car-files.html

[Richstang]

Could we please keep this thread focused on the topic, the 67-68 Shelby De Mexico model years.

If anyone wants to start a thread about the other years like the 69's feel free to do that in the 69 section.
Thank you

[honker]

Rich, I'll get me coat sorry 'bout that    '69 Shelby de Mexico,  expunged !

Mike

[Bossbill]

Where did the pics in reply 52 go?

[Lucky11]

[Lucky11]

The above picture is supposed to be a picture of a 1968 Shelby de Mexico in a road race in Mexico, look at the stripes, grill emblem and marker lights 🤔