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1st European Test of a 66 GT350 - 1966 01 02 - Carryover Car on LAX (6s120)

Started by Szabo, August 17, 2023, 05:42:32 PM

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Szabo

Hello together,

i was long gone from Shelby Stuff and the Forum, but a few weeks ago i came back and was again
on fire for new Shelby stuff.

I found this nice Mag vom England (United Kingdom) and buyed it blind...
i have it just a few hours and i am happy again to find something i never saw befor
(hopefully it is new for you too)

The combination of a Carryover GT350 + SAI MFG013 License Plate + testing of LAX behind the Blast Wall and the Fence
is a wonderfull and all i hoped to get

The Plate is hard to read, but i rememberd on 6s120 as a Carryover Car and even wearing the MFG013 Plate on the End of 65
on the Cobra Caravan Tour as a support Car.

i made a comparsion and i really suggest and think that the Plate is 2S MFG 013 and the Car is 6s120 on a very early or even
fresh date from about End of September or early October in 1965
Anybody have Production Time from 6s120 from a newer Registry to confirm ?

The Text speaks about some markable Lines such:
"First European Car Journal to test the new 66 Shelby"
"Test drive about 800 Miles, on street and Riverside Raceway"
"Car is a 4 Speed"
"Shelbys come soon about Dealers in the UK"

So, i hope you have fun and can leave some comments

Greets from Germany

Stephan










s2ms

Dave - 6S1757

deathsled

"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

JJH

SAAC member since 1981

98SVT - was 06GT

Quote from: deathsled on August 18, 2023, 11:54:08 AM
What is the significance of 2S?    Great find incidentally.
None in reality. CA plate "MFG 013" Denotes that SA is a manufacturer who has been issued plate series 13. The 2S is merely the ID of that plate. 1A 1B ... - 2A ..... etc they were put on any unsold car that was to be driven on the street with no records kept as to use. The plates could be swapped to any car they built at will. People have sorted through photos and can pretty much ID which test/demo/company car has a specific plate on it.
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang, 1998 SVT 32V, 1929 Model A Coupe, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
Member since 1975 - priceless

J_Speegle

Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on August 18, 2023, 01:47:25 PM
People have sorted through photos and can pretty much ID which test/demo/company car has a specific plate on it.

Or which cars :)
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

Coralsnake

The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

deathsled

Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on August 18, 2023, 01:47:25 PM
Quote from: deathsled on August 18, 2023, 11:54:08 AM
What is the significance of 2S?    Great find incidentally.
None in reality. CA plate "MFG 013" Denotes that SA is a manufacturer who has been issued plate series 13. The 2S is merely the ID of that plate. 1A 1B ... - 2A ..... etc they were put on any unsold car that was to be driven on the street with no records kept as to use. The plates could be swapped to any car they built at will. People have sorted through photos and can pretty much ID which test/demo/company car has a specific plate on it.
Thank you for the clarification.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

S7MS427

Thank you Stephan for your enthusiasm and passion for these cars not to mention your great detective work. And to adding to the overall body of knowledge for these cars.
Roy Simkins
http://www.s-techent.com/Shelby.htm
1966 G.T.350H SFM6S817
1967 G.T.500 67400F7A03040