Shelby American; USA Transporters and Service Vehicles

[Richstang]

Here it is again in a brighter setting that really shows of the blue paint. It sure looks like Guardsman Blue to me.

The blue Cobra was noted as CSX3018. The other was unknown.

[98SVT - was 06GT]

I can't believe I didn't see the Cobra Caravan back in the day. My dad took me to all those type events. When I was 6 we saw the GM Parade of Progress and a demo of the Chrysler Turbine car. I made him take me to the Chevy dealer when the 63 Vette came out.

[Richstang]

98SVT,
It's too bad you didn't get to see the Cobra Caravan on the tour. That would be a neat memory.


Here's the last two photos of a Ford C-950 COE cab that I could find. It has the smooth sided box trailer. There really isn't much out there from 1966.
This photo was likely taken in November 1966. It's the first GT500 #0100 getting delivered to LAX. Notice it's not a knockdown delivery, but rather a complete running '67 GTA. Not your typical delivery by any means. (large photo version thanks to Eric Johnson)

[gt350cs]

Great pictures!

[1109RWHP]

So what exactly is that drawn on the right door?

[papa scoops]

maybe the photo copyright stamp? phred

[Richstang]

I replaced that awkward watermarked photo with another that does not have them. (It's a smaller photo, but at least it is clear)

[Richstang]

In February 1967 we see a glimpse of the all new Ford COE 1000 cab at LAX with the smooth sided box trailer.
Here it is getting ready to haul the MKIV J-4 to Sebring for the 12hr race.

[Richstang]

In August '67 get a glimpse of the ridged box trailer at CDR (Continental Divide Raceway). Unfortunately, we don't get to see the cab in either of these 2 photos.

[gt350cs]

rich,

Wouldn't it be great to know the VINs of the 1967 Shelbys in this picture?

Keep the pictures coming.

Dennis 

[Richstang]

rich,

Wouldn't it be great to know the VINs of the 1967 Shelbys in this picture?

Keep the pictures coming.

Dennis

Hi Dennis,
Yes, it would always be nice to know the ID's in these vintage pictures.


Here's a few more photos from 1967 to wrap up that year.
In this picture with the T/A Cougar we can see the SA transporter Ford COE 1000 cab and ridged box trailer.
I think we're still seeing the "W. Imperial Hwy" address on the door, but that will change soon.

[Richstang]

Here's the same rig, in the pits, on the same day as the above photo at Crow's Landing Sept 10, 1967.
It looks like there a small rocket in front of the cab (maybe that's the fuel tank).

[Richstang]

The last photo I have on file for 1967 is this photo taken at Riverside one week later Sept 17,1967.
No cab, but we still see the ridged box trailer in use for the T/A events.

[66GT350]

Did you notice in post #158 behind the MK IV on the ClarK fork lift someone added "Jimmy" just above the "Clark" logo?
Regards,
Phil

[Richstang]

Did you notice in post #158 behind the MK IV on the ClarK fork lift someone added "Jimmy" just above the "Clark" logo?
Regards,
Phil

Great catch Phil!
Nice first post and welcome (back?) to the forum.

That reminds me...SFM66H/Kieth pointed that unique detail out to me when he sent me the photo.