Last first gen GT350 up for auction

[Vernon Estes]

I will not comment on the current $263k bid or what the car is or is not. That train is on autopilot 

I will comment that I am surprised that nobody on BaT (or here) has researched the BaT seller. His history with the Cunningham LeMans Corvette, Key Bank and NextGear financial judging by a simple Google search and what was published in many articles in Sports Car Market by Legal Files columnist John Draneas is interesting reading.

Certainly I'd suggest the winning bidder, if there is one, complete this transaction with a trusted escrow service. Which, is good advice with any high dollar car from an unknown seller, right?

Attached is a screenshot from one of the SCM articles. Also, since the seller owned this GT350 prior to these proceedings, was it declared as an asset? If not would the creditors have a claim to the car or sale proceeds? I'm not an attorney but it seems maybe that's a question one would ask.

Should be a fascinating and entertaining conclusion in any event!

I'm impressed you found out so much. I see the seller. A private seller so how did you find out who he was? Dealers are easy for the most part. Kudos on your sleuthing.

Lots of us have plenty to say on the subject.

No interest in wasting time on BaT trying to educate the sheep though.  Been there, done that..not worth the grief.

Best of luck to the winning bidder. Life is all about the journey..Hope his/hers is a smooth journey from here on out.

[shelbymann1970]

Well said as always Vern.

[Coralsnake]

Like the guy said "I don't know why everyone is discussing the tag?"

Ah, because the seller said it was not original?

😳

[shelbymann1970]

So I will ask this: IS THIS THE LAST 1966 SHELBY FASTBACK BUILT IN 1966? THE ABSOLUTE LAST? IS IT DOCUMENTED WITH SA RECORDS? Thanks as I'm tired of hearing that BaT wouldn't say it if it wasn't true.

[CharlesTurner]

So I will ask this: IS THIS THE LAST 1966 SHELBY FASTBACK BUILT IN 1966? THE ABSOLUTE LAST? IS IT DOCUMENTED WITH SA RECORDS? Thanks as I'm tired of hearing that BaT wouldn't say it if it wasn't true.

Howard is probably the only one that could answer that question.  Not sure if he has the production data broken down for '66 like they have for '65. 

[shelbymann1970]

So I will ask this: IS THIS THE LAST 1966 SHELBY FASTBACK BUILT IN 1966? THE ABSOLUTE LAST? IS IT DOCUMENTED WITH SA RECORDS? Thanks as I'm tired of hearing that BaT wouldn't say it if it wasn't true.

Howard is probably the only one that could answer that question.  Not sure if he has the production data broken down for '66 like they have for '65.

Of course the reason I'm asking is because BaT is stating it in their header. If it isn't true I wonder if it could be repercussions to BaT? Obviously the price reflects the "last" factor but in what way(s)?

[capecodmustang.com]

$263,000

"Reserve Not Met"

Explains a few things

[Bill Collins]

Can you say "shill" ?

[FL SAAC]

"FINITO" this valuable specimen is a no sale....

[capecodmustang.com]

Can you say "shill" ?

Reminds me of early Ebay..........

[CharlesTurner]

Can you say "shill" ?

Seems the BaT crowd got spoon fed.

[Coralsnake]

Agree with Bill - not real

[Mikelj5S230]

Just like a Mecum auction with a reserve, the chandelier makes lots of bids......to see if real money will jump in and get taken for a ride.....

[Mikelj5S230]

And now BaT is removing anyone's comments, and there are many, who called this out for what it was. And lecturing us on how good they are, really?

[shelbymann1970]

I just got back to my desk. WTH? What I mean is knowing friends who got beat up by BaT to try and put low reserves on their cars BaT has a over 263K reserve on this car? Something doesn't add up as has been mentioned.