NOT MINE
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293974286848?ul_noapp=true (https://www.ebay.com/itm/293974286848?ul_noapp=true)
Descripton:
1966 Shelby Mustang GT350, this car retains its original 289 V8 engine (engine rebuilt w/ dyno/records) and its original 4 speed manual transmission (transmission rebuilt), this is a numbers matching car! this Shelby has a period correct Shelby Paxton Supercharger adding 377 HP, 367 ft-lb (have dyno sheet showing this), Shelby and Ford serial numbers (ford serial # 6R09K164097 and Shelby serial # SFM6S1108) do match and verified by Howard C Pardee with the SAAC (Shelby American Automobile Club), This Shelby is in the Shelby Registry, believe the 69,584 miles on the odometer are the actual miles on this car, copy of original delivery sheet from Shelby, copy of original invoice from Shelby to Reynolds Motors Inc in Syracuse New York, this car was purchased new in July 1966 From Reynolds Ford in Syracuse, New York. A Galaxie XL with 427ci / 425 Horsepower engine & the seven grand kit was traded in on this Shelby. This car cam stock with following items: ( 289 ci High Performance engine, Borg Warner T-10 four speed manual transmission, 715 CFM Holley Carb, Hi-Rise aluminum intake manifold, seven quart aluminum oil pan, radio, GT350 side stripes, factory installed headers, dash mounted 0-9000 RPM tachometer,under the axle traction bars, Ford nine inch rear end w/ 3.89 to 1 rear end ration, competition brakes on the rear wheels and front wheels were disc brakes, side mounted scoops which feed air through hoses to rear brakes, steel reinforced fiberglass hood with hood scoop and hood pins, factory stock 15X6 inch steel wheels, black interior, dealer installed radio, competition seat belts) still has it original keys, Body is extremely nice and extremely straight, Car has been professionally repainted and paint looks beautiful! interior looks Very Nice! undercarriage is correct as it should be and looks great! in 2008 the 3rd owner did a body off restoration and then an appraisal was done on this Shelby (we have the report) and the appraiser gave this car a #1 in condition (1 - mint/show perfect, as new or better when delivered) history- out of 2378 Shelby's manufactured in 1966 this supercharged car is the 1108th produced. this cars 1st owner was Mr. Whitney who owned the car for 39 years, car was sold to the 2nd owner Mr James Clark in 2005 and Mr Clark had the vehicle restored to original factory condition with the addition of the Shelby American Supercharger. Car was also featured in Ford Performance Market Monthly in June 1996. car was sold to the 3rd owner Reid Jenson in 2006. original owners manual with Mr. Whitneys name on it. have a 2 inch binder of pics-receipts-documents and such showing some history of this car, pre purchase inspections are welcomed and encouraged to help confirm the authenticity of this Shelby, if you want help arranging transport to your home town just ask me as I am happy to help arrange transport, copy and paste the 4 youtube links below onto youtube to view very recent videos of the shelby.... Simply put this is truly an amazing Shelby GT350 that is very correct, beautiful and a car to be proud to own!
Item specifics
Condition: Used Year: 1966
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): SFM6S1108 Mileage: 69584
Engine: number matching 289 V8 Number of Cylinders: 8
Model:
Mustang
Transmission: Manual
Drive Side: Left-hand drive Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black Fuel Type: Gasoline
For Sale By: Dealer Exterior Color: Red
Make: Ford Trim: Shelby GT350
Drive Type: RWD Vehicle Title: Clean
Body Type: Fastback Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
https://youtu.be/7tHBYg4iLvQ (https://youtu.be/7tHBYg4iLvQ)
https://youtu.be/ZLNirfCmvB8 (https://youtu.be/ZLNirfCmvB8)
https://youtu.be/SGGVYna17xE (https://youtu.be/SGGVYna17xE)
https://youtu.be/GVldqpy63EY (https://youtu.be/GVldqpy63EY)
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Reid did a nice job for sure. It is a beautiful car , no argument.
The appraiser must have been blind to give it a #1 rating. The description is typical hype. "15x6 steel wheels"?? Battery hold down , stainless trim around the clutch pedal pad. I am NOT picking on the car , just the BS description versus the pictures.
Not sure but it looks like the rear frame rails have plates welded to the sides of them. :o
Agree with Randy - nice car but many reason why I also don't think it deserves a #1 rating from what I can see.
It is sagging, front bumper is crooked, rear frame rails, etc.
What is #1, is that a perfect 10? 1 out of 10 is bad, but 10 is "A Perfect 10"....If #1 equals a 10 then that's not a 1 or a 10 car.
You guys are just too blunt lol.
The more I look , the more I see. AGAIN I am not picking the car apart , just the description. BTW cross members were dipped in black and black plastic hole plugs weren't painted over with under body paint. This is not a "money " thing.
Quote from: gt350hr on January 27, 2021, 03:41:49 PM
The more I look , the more I see. AGAIN I am not picking the car apart , just the description. BTW cross members were dipped in black and black plastic hole plugs weren't painted over with under body paint. This is not a "money " thing.
Are you talking about the painted over black plastic plugs in the replacement sheetmetal 67-70 trunk drop off panels ? :o
It truely stated, "... did a body off restoration ...", for how else could so much be obviously so off the scale to the less desirable, than if the body had been taken off at some point. The body looks (gulp) great, it's just the "frame" they overlooked. ;)
is it ok to to use the forward bracket of the under ride traction bar as a jacking point?
Quote from: EdwardGT350 on January 27, 2021, 07:56:36 PM
is it ok to to use the forward bracket of the under ride traction bar as a jacking point?
Only OK IMO if you like taking chances to risk damage to you and or your car.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 27, 2021, 08:14:36 PM
Quote from: EdwardGT350 on January 27, 2021, 07:56:36 PM
is it ok to to use the forward bracket of the under ride traction bar as a jacking point?
Only OK IMO if you like taking chances to risk damage to you and or your car.
Especially being 5 feet in the air.
So for the sake of discussion, If the seller described as a super nice #2 or top level driver, would we like the car?
I am not a red car guy at this time, but it sure looks like it would be a butt load of fun to own.
Quote from: 2112 on January 27, 2021, 08:38:10 PM
So for the sake of discussion, If the seller described as a super nice #2 or top level driver, would we like the car?
I am not a red car guy at this time, but it sure looks like it would be a butt load of fun to own.
Yeah, I think it's the over-hype. A solid(?) driver would not have drawn the cat calls
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 27, 2021, 06:27:53 PM
Quote from: gt350hr on January 27, 2021, 03:41:49 PM
The more I look , the more I see. AGAIN I am not picking the car apart , just the description. BTW cross members were dipped in black and black plastic hole plugs weren't painted over with under body paint. This is not a "money " thing.
Are you talking about the painted over black plastic plugs in the replacement sheetmetal 67-70 trunk drop off panels ? :o
EXACTLY.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 27, 2021, 06:27:53 PM
Quote from: gt350hr on January 27, 2021, 03:41:49 PM
The more I look , the more I see. AGAIN I am not picking the car apart , just the description. BTW cross members were dipped in black and black plastic hole plugs weren't painted over with under body paint. This is not a "money " thing.
Are you talking about the painted over black plastic plugs in the replacement sheetmetal 67-70 trunk drop off panels ? :o
Bob you have a really good eye, I missed the 67/70 drop off panels... Everyday on the SAAC forum I learn more and more you basically need to start inspecting a car from one end to another and point by point.
Quote from: 427hunter on January 29, 2021, 10:57:48 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 27, 2021, 06:27:53 PM
Quote from: gt350hr on January 27, 2021, 03:41:49 PM
The more I look , the more I see. AGAIN I am not picking the car apart , just the description. BTW cross members were dipped in black and black plastic hole plugs weren't painted over with under body paint. This is not a "money " thing.
Are you talking about the painted over black plastic plugs in the replacement sheetmetal 67-70 trunk drop off panels ? :o
Bob you have a really good eye, I missed the 67/70 drop off panels... Everyday on the SAAC forum I learn more and more you basically need to start inspecting a car from one end to another and point by point.
Thank you for the compliment. I have had some good teachers over the years. I am glad you gleaned some useful insight from my sarcastic remark which was meant to get a smile . I don't like over hyped descriptions of cars. Yes these cars need to be scrutinized so that there are minimal surprises especially when purchasing. The vast majority have been messed with and you just don't know what has done until you study them. The trunk drop off is a very common place where people fudge a proper repair on a 65/66. .
Are these issues leading us to think that the entire back end might have been replaced?
Quote from: 2112 on January 29, 2021, 02:01:53 PM
Are these issues leading us to think that the entire back end might have been replaced?
One would think that if they replaced the entire back end then they would not need to patch the frame rails.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 29, 2021, 12:39:26 PM
Quote from: 427hunter on January 29, 2021, 10:57:48 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 27, 2021, 06:27:53 PM
Quote from: gt350hr on January 27, 2021, 03:41:49 PM
The more I look , the more I see. AGAIN I am not picking the car apart , just the description. BTW cross members were dipped in black and black plastic hole plugs weren't painted over with under body paint. This is not a "money " thing.
Are you talking about the painted over black plastic plugs in the replacement sheetmetal 67-70 trunk drop off panels ? :o
Bob you have a really good eye, I missed the 67/70 drop off panels... Everyday on the SAAC forum I learn more and more you basically need to start inspecting a car from one end to another and point by point.
Thank you for the compliment. I have had some good teachers over the years. I am glad you gleaned some useful insight from my sarcastic remark which was meant to get a smile . I don't like over hyped descriptions of cars. Yes these cars need to be scrutinized so that there are minimal surprises especially when purchasing. The vast majority have been messed with and you just don't know what has done until you study them. The trunk drop off is a very common place where people fudge a proper repair on a 65/66. .
Well I apricate the education being given here, Thanks!
"My" "issue" is only with the description by an obviously lesser educated ( Shelby wise) person enamored by ''shiny paint" and a blower.
Quote from: gt350hr on February 01, 2021, 10:45:06 AM
"My" "issue" is only with the description by an obviously lesser educated ( Shelby wise) person enamored by ''shiny paint" and a blower.
Ditto.
Remember, it is a salt car.....Syracuse/Binghamton
Wasted away in re-list-ville.
The market value just aint what it used to be for a driver condition car.
Searching for my lost shaker of salt, details! details! details!....some people say there is a woman to blame, but I say, it is a body shops fault!
If you don't know, you can sing along to Jimmy Buffett's, Margaitrville.
155K 172K 160K 180K now? My numbers might be off but, OUCH I wish people could be realistic.
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Sorry my numbers were way off, but you get the point...
RE-LIST-VILLE
Wasted!
Quote from: gt350hr on February 01, 2021, 10:45:06 AM
"My" "issue" is only with the description by an obviously lesser educated ( Shelby wise) person enamored by ''shiny paint" and a blower.
Description reeks of one of those guys you find on the internet to go look at some pedestrian car you are thinking of buying 500 miles away.
But c'mon a 683 hp early car would be fun to drive - has a period correct Shelby Paxton Supercharger
adding 377 HP
"In the day" my BEST Paxton blown 289 ( with REAL GT40 heads) made about 535 flywheel HP. This was with a special 12-13 psi ( limited by belt slippage) blower and roller cam. Modern heads are better but I doubt they are 150 hp better than I made , especially with less boost. I call bogus on the HP claim.
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on April 22, 2021, 02:46:12 PM
Quote from: gt350hr on February 01, 2021, 10:45:06 AM
"My" "issue" is only with the description by an obviously lesser educated ( Shelby wise) person enamored by ''shiny paint" and a blower.
Description reeks of one of those guys you find on the internet to go look at some pedestrian car you are thinking of buying 500 miles away.
But c'mon a 683 hp early car would be fun to drive - has a period correct Shelby Paxton Supercharger adding 377 HP
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+ 1
Quote from: gt350hr on April 22, 2021, 03:54:12 PM
"In the day" my BEST Paxton blown 289 ( with REAL GT40 heads) made about 535 flywheel HP. This was with a special 12-13 psi ( limited by belt slippage) blower and roller cam. Modern heads are better but I doubt they are 150 hp better than I made , especially with less boost. I call bogus on the HP claim.
I just stumbled across this topic. This is my old car, there is some history missing, and it looks like a lot of work was done to the underside after it left my possession. Does anyone know where it went?
It was a NYS SALT CAR My 2 cents,
I had a 67 Convertible years ago. I had Powered by Ford in Orlando put on the same blower. I took it for the first drive and though this thing is down on power! He explained to me how there is a cross over point before which the blower uses more power than it produces. That was an expensive lesson for a young lad. I like low down grunt rather than high RPM power for the street. They look neat but not my cup of tea now
I inspected this car at the World Wide Auction in Scottsdale, January, 2018.
IMO, it does not have a GT body, according to the rear frame rails. There are other indications of a past accident.
Found it listed here too. Not sure if this is an old advertisement or recent. - https://www.phoenixrestorations.us/my-cars/7.1.2022_qa0h1zb4lj (https://www.phoenixrestorations.us/my-cars/7.1.2022_qa0h1zb4lj)