Designers of the fiberglass

[2112]

I believe the fiberglass of the '69-'70's to be one of the most inspired, beautiful designs to ever come out of Detroit (Dearborn) and enjoy discussing them with my buddy of 41 years.

With that said, we came to a question I wasn't sure about. I always thought the overall design was an in-house Ford design that was never really credited to one team or individual.

Am I mistaken?

[2112]

BTW,  this is in the latest Hemmings Muscle Machines, a fantastic publication.

Edit, ugh, I don't have my iPhone here to edit the picture, if JD Doesn't save me, I will upright it later today

[JD]

Here it is, (I get that mag too)

[Coralsnake]

I agree a beautiful design. Certainly the best looking Shelbys

[2112]

Thanks JD 

[Bob Gaines]

I agree a beautiful design. Certainly the best looking Shelbys

It was the first Shelby design I was exposed to in early 1969 in 8th grade when a family member bought one. I have been enamored with it ever since.

[shelbymann1970]

Like I have said before I gravitated to 69 Mustangs in HS. While owning many brand x cars I always have had at least one 69 Mustang since 1977. I loved the Shelby design as much or more as the Mach1/Boss. Funny in that I like the Mach1 more than the FB and the Shelby Vert more than the Mustang vert. That is why I kept my vert for 35 years now. I have owned Boss 429s, Boss 302 GT500FBs etc but my vert has never left nor do I plan on selling it. I added a 69 drag pack 4 speed  Mach1 after searching for one for years. Didn't want an auto unless 430 geared. Didn't want a Q-code and as luck would have it through friends and other SAAC members(Bill S-to Kerry W to Dan Reiter) I was able to purchase my current 69 R-code Mach1. OK, long enough, I also wonder if it was an in house design since the 71 fronts are pretty similar to the 69-70 Shelby and we know how far designs are done ahead of time so I'm betting Ford designers. Gary

[hertzz350]

I personally think the 68 shelbys look the best.

[427hunter]

I have owned one of each year and I would say in the American car world the 69 Shelby is a 10 out of 10 for me in the looks department. I prefer driving the 66 gt350 though. The 66-68 mustangs are nice looking cars as well but the 69 is more exotic in comparison. As I recall the hood and fenders and exhaust outlet were Shelby in house design the rest is a continuation of the prior year.

[Coralsnake]

Actually designed two years prior. So, the 69s were designed as early as 1967!

[Bob Gaines]

I have owned one of each year and I would say in the American car world the 69 Shelby is a 10 out of 10 for me in the looks department. I prefer driving the 66 gt350 though. The 66-68 mustangs are nice looking cars as well but the 69 is more exotic in comparison. As I recall the hood and fenders and exhaust outlet were Shelby in house design the rest is a continuation of the prior year.

I have some of every year as well and love what ever one I happened to be working on or driving at the time the best.

[Coralsnake]

Fiberglas model January 1968, so you know there were drawings prior.

There was also a fiberglas convertible, but no photos have turned up yet.

[FL SAAC]

Simply the best aesthetically designed cars of the 1960s

[JWH]

I was 12 when this ad came out. Owning a Shelby was on my radar ever after. I thought, and still think, this is one of the coolest looking cars of all time.
Jeff

[Bigblock]

69/70s - balanced and sleek look, going fast while standing still. AND doesn't look like a Mustang with addons. But I still like and enjoy the KR.