Longtime 67 Shelby owners & 50 years with #0036

[roddster]

 1/30/1971:  Yep, that was the day I bought 67 GT 350 #0036.  And I still have it.  I suppose I should join the trend of other 50 year owners and write something for the Shelby American.  OK, when I get around to that in the future.

  Meanwhile, I'm wondering who has owned a 67 Shelby longer than I?   Well, there was 3 or 4 mentioned in the 2020 Shelby American annual.  And I ran into a 67 GT 500 owner back at SAAC 42 (a Vietnam vet from Indiana).  Also, although I haven't been to the Indiana SAAC Spring Fling in the past 5-6 years, there was an original 67 Shelby owner there almost every year.  So, if you are an original owner, or, bought your 67 Shelby between November of 1966 until, lets say 1975, and still own it, lets hear from you.  At 50 years now, I figure I might be at least in the top 25 of long-term owners
  And then who is the youngest owner?  I recall from one of the annuals that there are just a few who bought their 67 younger than I.  I was 18 years and 345 days old on January 30th 1971.  Who else might be younger?

[67411F--0100-ENG.]

Hello Rod,

CONGRATULATIONS on having 0036 in your life for 50 years!!! 

I have had 0100 with me for 41 years and 33 days now.  I purchased 0100 with help from my wonderful parents when I was 16 years and 76 days old.  The attached photos were taken on 12/27/79, the day we picked up 0100.


Best regards,
Eric

[557]

Summer of 82.About 18.5 years old.Seemed like a good idea at the time......Still does

[JD]

Rod, congratulations on 50 years with #36!

Yes, write something and get those photos together, a couple from each decade!

[George Schalk]

Hi Rod,
Congrats on owning #0036 for 50 years!!  That is definitely something to boast about!! 

I'd love to see a write up and vintage pics on your history with #36.  I've seen your car at a few shows over the years and always admired it.  Very Cool!!

Regards,
George

[Rocket]

Not a 67, but I purchased 6S550 in 1967, and still have it. Ron

[Bob Gaines]

I admire your staying power and hope you continue to hold on to 0036 as long as you want to.

[69mach351w]

Congrat's Roddster on 50 years!! Keep it up

It's not a Shelby but my wife's 69 Mach was purchased by her Dad from original owner in January 1970. This month marked 51 years

[Rodster-500]

I don't believe until I see photos.   

@ENG - very cool! 

[J_Speegle]

CONGRATULATIONS - think that beats me of my longest ownership as far as cars go.

Commendable and I wish you many more years!

[whiteykr]

Hi Rod,
I have talked with you over the yrs. A very nice car you have and I hope you keep it for many more yrs.
We still own my fathers car bought brand new in 69 . A 69 GT500
I bought my KR fastback in 72 or 73 .I was 16 yrs. old and I still own it.
I really enjoy talking with long time owners.
Congratulations
Brad

[Bigfoot]

Tom H bought his 2 digit car (Black) in the early 70's and still had it until a few years ago. Sold it to a Forum member.

[68krrrr]

Wow great stories guys

[Wedgeman]

Looking back...I have owned Shelbys since 1970..starting with a 66 Hertz .. then a 68 GT500,and my current 67 GT500, which I will have had for 49 yrs in Aug. 2021.....

[69mach351w]

I don't believe until I see photos.   

@ENG - very cool! 

Rodster, see reply #7 again