buying a GT350H in the late 70's

[Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas]

Yes, would love to hear they were successful and what they bought

[deathsled]

THIS is a great read guys!
I've been in the same boat for years......always just out of reach.
About 12 years ago I gave up on an original cobra and bought a backdraft.
It's been a fun toy. My son will turn 20 in October. He has quite a bit of wheel time.
He likes cool cars.
I switched insurance to Hagerty, they won't even let him drive the backdraft with me in the car too😂

We just did a road trip to buy a 66 gt 350 this week. It will be his inheritance and he is stoked!
Most of his friends know zero about old cars.
It makes me wonder about the future value as an investment in our throw away society.
He is about to help me track down all the missing pieces.
Should be a cool father son event.

I also would like to read more about the trip to get the 66.

[FL SAAC]

"We just did a road trip to buy a 66 gt 350 this week. ......"

In a different thread, I'd love to hear more about this story.

+1

[gt350hr]

     I bought 6S477 in '74 for $1,000. Better ROI % than real estate. I'll wait until the current prices go down before I sell it LMAO.

[FL SAAC]

     I bought 6S477 in '74 for $1,000. Better ROI % than real estate. I'll wait until the current prices go down before I sell it LMAO.

I have first dibs, waiting patiently sitting down in a very comfy chair.
Thank you in advance

[gt350hr]

   EKG required before purchase 0-100 in the 6 second range is not for a weak heart.

[S7MS427]

     I bought 6S477 in '74 for $1,000. Better ROI % than real estate.

Guess we got hosed when we bought 817 for $3,000.00 in 1978.

[FL SAAC]

   EKG required before purchase 0-100 in the 6 second range is not for a weak heart.

good lawd dats fast, I  may not qualify although some have said I have no blood running through  me or a heart.

what nonsense because here I am writing to you for your consideration as a saac member please remember to contact me if and when you decide to sell

that economical guy looking for a 1966 GT350 in white, red, blue or black

[427heaven]

     I bought 6S477 in '74 for $1,000. Better ROI % than real estate.

Guess we got hosed when we bought 817 for $3,000.00 in 1978.

I bought 6S 409 in 1978 for 2500 cash and my daily driver 66 Mustang. I really wanted that car, plus SO CAL everything is at a premium!

[Rocket]

I bought 6S550 in 1967 for $2450, and have never regretted it. Ron

[gt350hr]

     I bought 6S477 in '74 for $1,000. Better ROI % than real estate.

Guess we got hosed when we bought 817 for $3,000.00 in 1978.

       Not at all!!!  They were on the rise and automatic cars were less expensive that 4 speeds by at LEAST a thousand bucks , even in '74. I got very lucky when I bought mine. The fact that mine turned out to be one of the rare white/blue side stripe Hertz cars was an unexpected plus. Probably a contributing factor for my 46 years of ownership.
   Randy

[Hertz74]

bought mine in 1974, GT350 H.  #818  for 2K....Still own it drive as much as possible.  overrides, 30 footer
   

[S7MS427]

     I bought 6S477 in '74 for $1,000. Better ROI % than real estate.

Guess we got hosed when we bought 817 for $3,000.00 in 1978.

       Not at all!!!  They were on the rise and automatic cars were less expensive that 4 speeds by at LEAST a thousand bucks , even in '74. I got very lucky when I bought mine. The fact that mine turned out to be one of the rare white/blue side stripe Hertz cars was an unexpected plus. Probably a contributing factor for my 46 years of ownership.
   Randy

Actually, I was being sarcastic in my response.  I feel very fortunate that I was able to purchase an example of each of my two favorite Shelby years.  I always liked the G.T.350 since I first knew what one was.  The fact that I had said that I wouldn't buy a '67 G.T.500 unless it had a 427 in it was overcome when I laid eyes on 3040.  So it had a 428, that could be corrected.  And so it was.  The fact is that I have both of those cars sitting in my garage today is something of a small miracle.  The '67 is not exactly stock but modified in the spirit of CS.  The Hertz car is slowly making its way back to stock.  No it is not going to be a concours restoration, it is going to remain a solid driver with all of its 50 years of blemishes.  People seem to like it that way and I'm perfectly happy to indulge the public.

[deathsled]

bought mine in 1974, GT350 H.  #818  for 2K....Still own it drive as much as possible.  overrides, 30 footer

Do you have any associated pics you can post?  I am 843.