1 of 6 '70 GT500 convertibles.

[Greg]

People seem to have a hard time reading Marti reports.

According to that report, there were 58 yellow 1970 convertibles.  That includes all 1970 yellow convertibles.  37 of those were yellow with the black (FAA) interior. So 21, were yellow with other interior call outs.

Im guessing "1 of 6" is a further breakdown from and elite report where is says something like six of these cars  were sent to New England. Not really relevant in my opinion.

1 of 6 might also refer to yellow exterior/ black interior/ GT500/ auto trans/ white convertible top/ no ac convertible cars. Again, after you pile on a half dozen qualifiers it kind of dilutes the "rare" statement in my opinion.

The DSO is meaningless. It only refers to a batch of cars built with similar features and sent to AOSmith for conversion.

Absolutely agree, guys really think there is value in having the only car that came with a tissue dispenser making it 1 of 1

[69mach351w]

People seem to have a hard time reading Marti reports.

According to that report, there were 58 yellow 1970 convertibles.  That includes all 1970 yellow convertibles.  37 of those were yellow with the black (FAA) interior. So 21, were yellow with other interior call outs.

Im guessing "1 of 6" is a further breakdown from and elite report where is says something like six of these cars  were sent to New England. Not really relevant in my opinion.

1 of 6 might also refer to yellow exterior/ black interior/ GT500/ auto trans/ white convertible top/ no ac convertible cars. Again, after you pile on a half dozen qualifiers it kind of dilutes the "rare" statement in my opinion.

The DSO is meaningless. It only refers to a batch of cars built with similar features and sent to AOSmith for conversion.

Absolutely agree, guys really think there is value in having the only car that came with a tissue dispenser making it 1 of 1

and you can't get the "Clueless" to understand that. And I here them go around at mustang shows saying "This car is a 1 of 6". And come to find out it is something so meaningless. BUT....They think they have a car much more valuable than the identical sitting right next to them 

[Bob Gaines]

People seem to have a hard time reading Marti reports.

According to that report, there were 58 yellow 1970 convertibles.  That includes all 1970 yellow convertibles.  37 of those were yellow with the black (FAA) interior. So 21, were yellow with other interior call outs.

Im guessing "1 of 6" is a further breakdown from and elite report where is says something like six of these cars  were sent to New England. Not really relevant in my opinion.

1 of 6 might also refer to yellow exterior/ black interior/ GT500/ auto trans/ white convertible top/ no ac convertible cars. Again, after you pile on a half dozen qualifiers it kind of dilutes the "rare" statement in my opinion.

The DSO is meaningless. It only refers to a batch of cars built with similar features and sent to AOSmith for conversion.

Absolutely agree, guys really think there is value in having the only car that came with a tissue dispenser making it 1 of 1

and you can't get the "Clueless" to understand that. And I here them go around at mustang shows saying "This car is a 1 of 6". And come to find out it is something so meaningless. BUT....They think they have a car much more valuable than the identical sitting right next to them 

I hear you and understand your point. In this case the car being discussed is 1 of 5 1970 Yellow GT500 convertibles that were automatic. That is a little more significant the a tissue dispenser. Ed has the one 4 speed 70 yellow convertible and its a drag pack too.     

[Special Ed]

That  yellow Shelby is 1 of 5 automatic  1970 gt500 verts but it had AAR   A/C  installed when new so that makes it RARE AIR!!  Back a few years ago a 69 yellow gt500 vert sold in texas auction bought big $  as these rare yellow Shelby verts don't come around to often for sale.

[shelbymann1970]

People seem to have a hard time reading Marti reports.

According to that report, there were 58 yellow 1970 convertibles.  That includes all 1970 yellow convertibles.  37 of those were yellow with the black (FAA) interior. So 21, were yellow with other interior call outs.

Im guessing "1 of 6" is a further breakdown from and elite report where is says something like six of these cars  were sent to New England. Not really relevant in my opinion.

1 of 6 might also refer to yellow exterior/ black interior/ GT500/ auto trans/ white convertible top/ no ac convertible cars. Again, after you pile on a half dozen qualifiers it kind of dilutes the "rare" statement in my opinion.

The DSO is meaningless. It only refers to a batch of cars built with similar features and sent to AOSmith for conversion.

Shelbys not selling for a year is not unusual. We think of the cars as desirable, most were sales dogs. The orange 1968 was built in May 68 and didnt sell until Jan 70.

While I agree in the DSO is meaningless but in how Marti runs them for 69-70 Shelbys it gives you the exact total of both models . 90 +57=147. It is meaningless on exact breakdown though between the 2 models but it gives the total of verts vinned for 70. Gary

[shelbymann1970]

That  yellow Shelby is 1 of 5 automatic  1970 gt500 verts but it had AAR   A/C  installed when new so that makes it RARE AIR!!  Back a few years ago a 69 yellow gt500 vert sold in texas auction bought big $  as these rare yellow Shelby verts don't come around to often for sale.

So Ed is the 428 Cobrajet forum numbers wrong on drag pack verts? I asked Nate but he hasn't answered me yet. how many drag pack verts for 69-70 total? Gary

[Special Ed]

428 cj registry production #s are correct 43 drag pack 69-70 gt500 verts total built  and 90 total 1970 gt500 verts built. Depends on how u read the marti report stats.  Years ago lots of confusion on the marti reports since he was including shelbys and mustangs together till I told him it would be better to keep the numbers separate since 69 shelbys were all coded starting with 48xxxx  #.

[shelbymann1970]

428 cj registry production #s are correct 43 drag pack 69-70 gt500 verts total built  and 90 total 1970 gt500 verts built. Depends on how u read the marti report stats.  Years ago lots of confusion on the marti reports since he was including shelbys and mustangs together till I told him it would be better to keep the numbers separate since 69 shelbys were all coded starting with 48xxxx  #.

Thanks for clarifying this as the CJ site I thought was pretty correct throughout.  the low number in the 20s i thought I heard you mention years ago must have been for 69s. Do these 2 cars look familiar Ed?   Gary

[2112]

The subject of the raised clock binnacle was brought up in the commentary.

What is the story on that?

[Bob Gaines]

The subject of the raised clock binnacle was brought up in the commentary.

What is the story on that?

Most likely talking about the add on air components of that particular car which requires the clock to protrude unlike the more conventional factory air that the other yellow cars (excluding the one 4 speed) had which components fit behind dash panel allowing the clock to be recessed .

[Special Ed]

Thanks gary nice photo u took at fords 100 year event in Dearborn almost 20 years ago. We had our 2 consecutive serial # 482655 & 482656  70 gt500 4-speed drag pack verts & both were originally used as Shelby company cars (see photos and story page 1247 of the new Shelby registry).  Both orange cars are loaded with same options & original drivetrains with 2655 being grabber orange/black int. & top & 2656 being competition orange/white int. & top. These 2 orange shelby drag pack verts along with 3 other drag pack Shelby verts (purple yellow black jade) were used in my LAST wedding party cruise 10 years ago.

[2112]

The subject of the raised clock binnacle was brought up in the commentary.

What is the story on that?

Most likely talking about the add on air components of that particular car which requires the clock to protrude unlike the more conventional factory air that the other yellow cars (excluding the one 4 speed) had which components fit behind dash panel allowing the clock to be recessed .

If I just had to add A/C, I would have deleted the clock rather than have that binnacle.

[shelbymann1970]

Thanks gary nice photo u took at fords 100 year event in Dearborn almost 20 years ago. We had our 2 consecutive serial # 482655 & 482656  70 gt500 4-speed drag pack verts & both were originally used as Shelby company cars (see photos and story page 1247 of the new Shelby registry).  Both orange cars are loaded with same options & original drivetrains with 2655 being grabber orange/black int. & top & 2656 being competition orange/white int. & top. These 2 orange shelby drag pack verts along with 3 other drag pack Shelby verts (purple yellow black jade) were used in my LAST wedding party cruise 10 years ago.

Even though I was not there I got pics. LOL

[Special Ed]

Thanks gary  the specialed wedding caravan 10 years ago. We drove the cars together from donnas home town Ferdinand church to Huntingburg event center reception 15 miles stopping at 2 bars along the way. About 600 or so people were at the wedding.

[Bob Gaines]

Thanks gary  the specialed wedding caravan 10 years ago. We drove the cars together from donnas home town Ferdinand church to Huntingburg event center reception 15 miles stopping at 2 bars along the way. About 600 or so people were at the wedding.

Yeah those hard old tires would light up pretty easily when I pushed down on the gas.