Alright, I apologize upfront for the really weird, suspect-sounding first post, but this past weekend I happened across a project '67 GT350 convertible. I wanted to put this out to the group to get your perspective and guidance. The car has a Shelby American VIN tag under the hood on the driver's side fender. Doing a bit of online research, it appears that the VIN on the tag matches up to what one would expect from a '67 Shelby VIN. However, it's not within the VIN range (but very close to it - outside the upper range) stated on the Nevada SAAC website - http://www.nvsaac.com/Details/67_shelby_info.htm . That website states that the VIN range for '67 cars ran from 0001-3225. The VIN on this car's plate is outside of that. The VIN contains a "C" where the "F" should be for a fastback for the bodystyle.
It's my understanding that there weren't any officially produced '67 GT350 convertibles. Is that correct? Is this a fake or possibly the real thing?
I apologize for being an idiot on this and assume that it is probably a replica, but don't know enough about the intricacies of the Shelby VINs and production stats to be sure. It seems like a lot of trouble for someone to go through to create a replica, but a plate is easy enough to make I guess.
Thanks for your guidance!
2cam
It's my understanding that there weren't any officially produced '67 GT350 convertibles. Is that correct? Is this a fake or possibly the real thing?
I apologize for being an idiot on this and assume that it is probably a replica, but don't know enough about the intricacies of the Shelby VINs and production stats to be sure. It seems like a lot of trouble for someone to go through to create a replica, but a plate is easy enough to make I guess.
Thanks for your guidance!
2cam