1966/67 Shelby 427SC Owners manual

[CSX 4133]

Not my item, but looks correct. The asking price is crazy, but when was the last time you saw an original, if in fact it is.


https://thegloveboxshop.com/shop/home/874-1966-shelby-ac-cobra-427.html

[Bob Gaines]

Not my item, but looks correct. The asking price is crazy, but when was the last time you saw an original, if in fact it is.


https://thegloveboxshop.com/shop/home/874-1966-shelby-ac-cobra-427.html

It doesn't appear to be crazy money IMO.  In fact that is about a typical average price given the condition. I have seen some go for more and others for less. My original manual has brass screws not aluminum. I think some originals came with the aluminum screws however the repros only come with aluminum screws. The brass screws are not a ultimate indication but they give a better chance of being genuine vs repro besides other distinguishing factors. The originals are a darker greenish paper and the repros are typically more of a gray. I have seen some repros that were smaller in size and some the same size. There are other nuance details on inside pages.

[Grumpy]

3147 had brass screws.

[JD]

I have 2 with the aluminum fasteners.  Images of the inside content/pages can determine if original (in a new car) vs later over-the -counter/replacements.

Both of mine were determined to be the later, much less value $$.
 

[TheGloveBoxShop]

I assure to This manual is 100% Original And Came with An Original 1967 AC 427 Shelby Cobra Originally sold to a gentleman in Seattle Wa.

I am willing to show any page and zoom into any portion of any page / Cover and it will only confirm its authenticity.

I do not sell Reprints.

Edward Bryk- Owners of TheGloveBoxShop     

[Bob Gaines]

I assure to This manual is 100% Original And Came with An Original 1967 AC 427 Shelby Cobra Originally sold to a gentleman in Seattle Wa.

I am willing to show any page and zoom into any portion of any page / Cover and it will only confirm its authenticity.

I do not sell Reprints.

Edward Bryk- Owners of TheGloveBoxShop   

Post the exact size so that we can help confirm at least one aspect of the no reprint scenario.

[TheGloveBoxShop]

Here are photos of the measurements you asked for.

[Bob Gaines]

I have three 427 manuals.  The olive drab with brass rivets ,it is 6 x 9 inches. The one in the middle is tan paper like the seller and aluminum rivets, it is 6 x 9. The one on the right is a known repro with aluminum rivets and it is 5 3/8 X 8 3/8 . There are also differences on the inner pages. I think that the olive drab with the brass rivets is the earlier version.

[QuickSilverShelby]

Not my item, but looks correct. The asking price is crazy, but when was the last time you saw an original, if in fact it is.


https://thegloveboxshop.com/shop/home/874-1966-shelby-ac-cobra-427.html

Is the asking price really that crazy?  I'm being serious when I ask that question.

I just saw a second printing of a 66 GT350 manual sell on ebay for $850.  It was in a little ratty and in the same shape as this AC Cobra manual.  I bought a mint original second printing 66 GT350 manual a couple of years ago for $1,000.  I don't even own a freakin 66 GT350 car of any model.  For some reason I was enthralled by the prospect of owning a mint 66 GT350 manual in hopes that I might add a 66 GT350 car to my stable one day.  If I did acquire said car and for some reason I didn't have an original manual to go with my future car, I would be kicking myself.   

I've seen really ratty 68 GT 350/500 original manuals sell for $400 all day long.  I bought one of those about 6 months ago.

I really don't think that the asking price is out to lunch but ya never know.  I might be the fish on the end of the line.  I actually thought I should buy this manual just in case I were to add an original 427 AC Cobra to my stable at some point in the future 

QSS



 

[TheGloveBoxShop]

I have three 427 manuals.  The olive drab with brass rivets ,it is 6 x 9 inches. The one in the middle is tan paper like the seller and aluminum rivets, it is 6 x 9. The one on the right is a known repro with aluminum rivets and it is 5 3/8 X 8 3/8 . There are also differences on the inner pages. I think that the olive drab with the brass rivets is the earlier version.

I can see from the photo both the ones on the right are reprint the far right has the size issue / it reads owners handbook, and the center one has the word COBRA Centered. The one to the left i have seen photos of the olive cover but I have never seen one up close. I would have to see if the fold outs, printing quality and page material are correct. before I would say its original.

I have prided myself on only selling original owners manuals.

[JD]

The two I have match the middle one in Bob's 3 book comparison; 6x9 aluminum fasteners.

Thanks,

[Bob Gaines]

I have three 427 manuals.  The olive drab with brass rivets ,it is 6 x 9 inches. The one in the middle is tan paper like the seller and aluminum rivets, it is 6 x 9. The one on the right is a known repro with aluminum rivets and it is 5 3/8 X 8 3/8 . There are also differences on the inner pages. I think that the olive drab with the brass rivets is the earlier version.

I can see from the photo both the ones on the right are reprint the far right has the size issue / it reads owners handbook, and the center one has the word COBRA Centered. The one to the left i have seen photos of the olive cover but I have never seen one up close. I would have to see if the fold outs, printing quality and page material are correct. before I would say its original.

I have prided myself on only selling original owners manuals.

I agree that the middle manual I pictured is a repro. I said as much in my previous post. I don't care to get your opinion on my original thank you very much I'm good .     I have had a few of the original darker green ones with brass rivets like the one I pictured over the years . Don't let your pride get the best of you . Best of luck on the sale of your manual.

[TheGloveBoxShop]

I am so sorry, I did not mean to insult or ague. I did not mean anything bad by any of my comments.   I truly hope you can except my apology for anything off I may have wrote.