News:

SAAC Member Badges are NOW available. Make your request through saac.memberlodge.com to validate membership.

Main Menu
Menu

Show posts

This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.

Show posts Menu

Topics - silverton_ford

#1
Up For Auction / 6S305 - Bring A Trailer
April 18, 2024, 10:05:34 AM
Link: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-shelby-mustang-gt350-8/#comments-anchor




Description:

This 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 was first used as a company car by Ford executive and Shelby American liaison Ray Geddes before being sold with a demonstrator discount to Nagle Ford of Rochester, New York, in May 1966. It was acquired by the seller in April 1991 from Robert Oswalt of Oswalt's Mustangs & Parts, and a refurbishment performed by Mr. Oswalt at his shop in Leesville, South Carolina, was completed in June of that year. The car is powered by a replacement 289ci HiPo V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and has been refinished in white with blue stripes over black vinyl upholstery. Features include Kelsey-Hayes front disc brakes, 10-spoke 14″ alloy wheels, Koni shocks, a dash-mounted tachometer, a push-button AM radio, and a fold-down rear seat. This GT350 is now offered with owner's manuals, copies of Shelby American documents, a Shelby American Automobile Club serial number verification letter, a Carroll Shelby Motors license plate frame, and a clean South Carolina title in the seller's name.

The car was refinished in Wimbledon White with blue Le Mans and side stripes during the aforementioned refurbishment. Features unique to Shelby Mustangs included a steel-framed fiberglass hood with a scoop and torsion-type retaining pins as well as a bullet-style side-view mirror, fixed plexiglass rear quarter windows, and fiberglass brake-cooling scoops on the rear fenders.

Optional 10-spoke alloy wheels are finished in silver and mounted with E70-14″ Goodyear Custom Wide Tread tires. GT350s were factory-equipped with Kelsey-Hayes front disc brakes as well as larger rear drums than standard Mustangs.

The cabin is trimmed in black vinyl and features a Sport Deck rear seat, GT350-branded rear floormats, latch-and-link front seatbelts, a heater/defroster, and a push-button AM radio.

The three-spoke woodgrain steering wheel fronts a 140-mph speedometer flanked by fuel-level, oil-pressure, charging, and coolant-temperature gauges, and a Cobra-branded 9k-rpm tachometer is center-mounted atop the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 44k miles, approximately 600 of which were driven by the seller.

The replacement 289ci HiPo Windsor V8 was reportedly sourced from a 1967 GT350 and installed under Mr. Oswalt's ownership. Features include a Holley four-barrel carburetor, a high-rise aluminum intake manifold, a chrome open-element air cleaner, and finned aluminum valve covers with open-letter Cobra logos. Long-tube headers flow into a replacement dual exhaust system with glasspack mufflers and side exits.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

A copy of the Shelby American invoice indicates that the car was sold to Nagle Ford of Rochester, New York, in May 1966 and lists an optional rear seat as well as a demonstrator discount of $430.44 for a total price of $3,156.





#2
I will let you decide.....    :o    A bit of a stretch...  I thought April Fool's was last week.....  ???  Notice photos of 5R002 before restoration in the ad too.  Weird....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/156154518550


Video from 2020 -

I think we discussed this back in 2020 too, but I can't find the old thread.


(Note...I haven't figured out how to post photos to the new format yet, but will soon.)



#3
Up For Auction / 6S1884 - Bring A Trailer
March 18, 2024, 03:08:43 PM
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-ford-mustang-624/



Description:
This 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350H was purchased by the owner in 1992. It is finished in black and gold over black vinyl and powered by a 289ci V8. Equipment includes a C4 three-speed automatic transmission, a four-barrel carburetor, power-assisted steering and front disc brakes, Magnum wheels, a dual exhaust system, hood and bodyside scoops, a dash-mounted tachometer, and latch-and-link front harnesses. This GT350H is now offered on dealer consignment with an SAAC serial number verification document and a Connecticut registration.

Approximately 1,000 GT350Hs were produced as part of a partnership between Ford and the Hertz car rental company. This example has been repainted in black with gold stripes and features a hood scoop, driving lamps, plexiglass rear quarter windows, fiberglass brake-cooling scoops on the quarter panels, and a chrome bullet-style side mirror.

Chrome-plated 14″ Magnum wheels wear 215/70 Bridgestone Potenza HP41 tires, while a full-size spare is mounted in the trunk. Shelby chassis modifications included revised front suspension geometry, quick-steer idler and pitman arms, Kelsey-Hayes front disc brakes, and a larger front sway bar, rear brake drums, and traction bars.

The cabin features front bucket seats and a folding rear bench trimmed in black vinyl along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Features include a heater, front latch-and-link harnesses, and rear lap belts.

The optional three-spoke steering wheel wears a Cobra GT350 badge and frames a 140-mph speedometer flanked by gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and amps. A Shelby-branded 8k-rpm tachometer is mounted on top of the dashboard, and Steward Warner auxiliary gauges are mounted below it. The five-digit odometer shows 58k miles.

The 289ci HiPo V8 is fed via a Holley four-barrel carburetor mounted on a Cobra-branded high-rise aluminum intake manifold and was factory rated at 306 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of torque in Shelby trim.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a C4 three-speed automatic transmission.

The car's Shelby American serial number is SFM6S1884.

Shelby American Automobile Club correspondence indicates that serial number SFM6S1884 aligns with a Shelby GT350 serial number recorded in their files.

The car is being sold on its Connecticut registration because Connecticut does not issue titles for cars older than 20 years.

#4
The SAACNW club has their club display setup at Portland Roadster Show this weekend.   A great display of Shelby American.   Go check it out if you are in the area this weekend.

https://portlandroadstershow.com/



#5
The SAACNW club is putting on another Track Day. 

September 19, 2024 at Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon.

Open to all cars and skill levels.

Sign up here at this link:  https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/saac-northwest-track-day-2024-portland-intl-raceway-058399

Let me know if you have any questions.

#6
Misc. For Sale / SOLD: 1987 SAAC Registry
February 04, 2024, 11:48:24 PM
For Sale or Trade SOLD:

1987 SAAC registry.   Good used.  Does show wear, but information is all legible.

$40 SOLD - plus shipping or prefer to trade for a 1982 copy.

I bought this at a swap meet the other day thinking this was the last one I needed for my collection, but found I already had it and need the 1982 copy.  I am just passing this along for the price I paid.   Send me a PM if you are interested.  Thank you.



#8
Thank you to Rick Kopec and everyone that contributed an article in the Winter 2024 Shelby American.   This is great!

It was just uploaded to the SAAC publication page. Some great articles!  Wow!!  Amazing stuff!  Thank you!

Link:  https://saac.wildapricot.org/   (Go to saac.com then click on "Publications" at the top of the page.  Log in and read....)



  Thanks JD!   ;D
#9
Up For Auction / 6S814 - Bring A Trailer
January 16, 2024, 12:07:24 PM
Link:  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-ford-mustang-shelby-cobra-350gth/



Description

This 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350H is said to have been delivered new to Schwister Ford of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and underwent a cosmetic refurbishment before being purchased by the seller in 2017. The car is finished in black with gold stripes over black vinyl upholstery, and power comes from a replacement 289ci HiPo V8 that was rebuilt and over-bored by Ed Pink Racing Engines in 2020. Equipment includes a C4 three-speed automatic transmission, a four-barrel carburetor, power-assisted steering and front disc brakes, 17″ Shelby/American Racing wheels, a dual exhaust system, hood and bodyside scoops, driving lamps, a dash-mounted tachometer, a retro-style satellite radio, and latch-and-link front harnesses. This GT350H is offered with service records and a clean California title in the seller's name.

Approximately 1,000 GT350H examples were produced as part of a partnership between Ford and the Hertz car rental company. This example is finished in black with gold stripes and features a hood scoop, driving lamps, plexiglass rear quarter windows, fiberglass brake-cooling scoops on the quarter panels, and a chrome bullet-style side mirror.

The 17″ Halibrand-style Shelby/American Racing wheels feature faux three-eared knock-off hubs and are mounted with 225/45 Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires. A chrome-finished 14″ Magnum 500-style wheel with a Goodyear Blue Streak bias-ply tire is stowed in the trunk. The car is equipped with power-assisted steering, and stopping power is provided by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. Replacement rear wheel cylinders and axle seals were installed by Galpin Auto Sports of Van Nuys, California, in 2020.

The cabin features front bucket seats and a folding rear bench trimmed in black vinyl along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Features include a heater, front latch-and-link harnesses, black rubber Mustang-branded front floor mats, and rear lap belts. A replacement black headliner and a Ford-branded satellite radio with an auxiliary input were installed in 2020. A competition brake warning sticker is affixed to the center of the dash.

The three-spoke steering wheel wears a Cobra GT350 badge and frames a 140-mph speedometer flanked by gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and battery voltage. A Shelby-branded tach is mounted atop the dash. A replacement speedometer cable was installed in 2020. The five-digit odometer shows 6,300 miles, approximately 1,500 of which were added under the seller's ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The replacement 289ci HiPo V8 was rebuilt and bored .030″ over in 2020. Equipment includes finned valve covers and a four-barrel carburetor mounted on a high-rise aluminum intake manifold as well as an export brace and a crossbar. Corrosion is visible on the chrome air cleaner.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a C4 three-speed automatic transmission.

#10
I listed Shelby products made from 1962-1970 that are going up for auction at the 2024 Barrett Jackson, RM, Bonhams and Worldwide Auctioneers.


Barrett Jackson January 20-28th 2024
  808 - 1968 GT500 Conv 8T03S169176-00478 https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1968-SHELBY-GT500-CONVERTIBLE-272602 - SOLD - $157,300.00

  822 - 1969 GT500 9F02R480601 https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1969-SHELBY-GT500-273077 - SOLD - $110,000.00

  1008.1 – 1969 GT350 9F02M480094 - https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1969-SHELBY-GT350-272286  - SOLD - $88,000.00

  1039 – 1969 GT500 9F02R481035 - https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1969-SHELBY-GT500-271188   - SOLD - $135,300.00

  1082.1 - 1969 GT500 9F02R482511 https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1969-SHELBY-GT500---271938

  1086 – 1966 GT350H 6S1796 - https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1966-SHELBY-GT350-H-272002  - SOLD $143,000.00

  1141.1 - 1969 GT350 9F02M480543 https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1969-SHELBY-GT350-272626 - SOLD $88,000.00

  1328 – 1968 GT500KR 8T02R205281 03254 - https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1968-SHELBY-GT500KR-271846 - SOLD - $165,000.00

  1332.1 – 1967 GT500 67400F5U00687 - https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1967-SHELBY-GT500-271810 - SOLD - $313,500.00

  1365 – 1965 GT350 5S555 - https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1965-SHELBY-GT350-272410 - SOLD - $522,500.00
 
  1427.1 – 1967 GT500 67401F9A02528 - https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1967-FORD-SHELBY-GT500-271048 - SOLD - $324,500.00

  1438.1 – 1968 GT350H 8T02J155398 01219 - https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1968-SHELBY-GT350-H-271478 - SOLD - $181,500.00

  1446.1 – 1966 GT350 6S2116 - https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1966-SHELBY-GT350-273862 - SOLD - $286,000.00
 
  1447.1 – 1968 GT500KR 8T03R216184 04415 - https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1968-SHELBY-GT500KR-CONVERTIBLE-272614 - SOLD - $172,700.00

  1468 – 1968 GT500KR 8T02R215904 - https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1968-SHELBY-GT500KR-272676 - SOLD - $176,000.00




Bonhams – January 25 2024
  1968 GT500KR 8T03R210309 03693 - https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/29260/preview-lot/5809144/1968-shelby-gt500-kr-convertible-chassis-no-8t03r210309/#photos     -  Bid to, no sale:  $150,000.00




RM Sotheby – January 25, 2024

121 - 1966 Cobra CSX3237 - https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az24/arizona/lots/r0056-1966-shelby-427-cobra/1432931 - No Sale - Bid to $1,000,000.00

122 - 1966 GT350H 6S715 - https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az24/arizona/lots/r0030-1966-shelby-gt350-h/1422574 - SOLD $170,800.00

123 - 1967 GT350 67200F50012 - https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az24/arizona/lots/r0031-1967-shelby-gt350-fastback/1422576 - SOLD $229,600.00

124 - 1967 GT500 67401F5A02475 - https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az24/arizona/lots/r0032-1967-shelby-gt500/1422578 - No Sale - Bid to $265,000.00

153 - 1963 Cobra CSX2044 - https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az24/arizona/lots/r0078-1963-shelby-289-cobra/1438074 - SOLD - $1,215,000.00

171 - 1969 GT350 9F02R480033 - https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az24/arizona/lots/r0058-1969-shelby-gt350-b-production/1435928 - SOLD - $168,000.00



Worldwide Auctioneers - Friday January 26, 2024

10  - 1968 GT350 Conv 8T03J205235-03156  https://listings.worldwideauctioneers.com/product/1968-shelby-gt350-convertible/  - No Sale - Bid to $105,000.00

64 - 1968 GT500KR conv 8T03R211000-03873 https://listings.worldwideauctioneers.com/product/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/ - No Sale - Bid to $170,000.00
#11
LIVE ONLINE STREAM HERE:  https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2024/live-feed/



I listed Shelby products made from 1962-1970 that are going up for auction at the 2024 Mecum Kissimmee auction.  :)

Lot #        Car  & VIN                                  Link                                                                                                                                        Results (w/buyer fees)

Friday January 5, 2024
  J171 -     69 GT500 #        9F02R480492    https://www.mecum.com/lots/1104430/1969-shelby-gt500-ss-fa-drag-car/?aa_id=531489-0              SOLD - $71,500.00

Saturday January 6, 2024
  K145.1 – 69 GT500 conv 9F03R481878  https://www.mecum.com/lots/1101916/1969-shelby-gt500-convertible/?aa_id=529336-0                      SOLD - $129,250.00

Sunday January 7, 2024
  L267 – 1966 GT350 6S254  https://www.mecum.com/lots/1109785/1966-shelby-gt350-custom-race-car/?aa_id=534152-0                        Bid Goes On - $110,000.00

Wednesday January 10, 2024
  W203 – 1969 GT350 9F02M481299 https://www.mecum.com/lots/1102810/1969-shelby-gt350-fastback/?aa_id=503776-0                                 SOLD - $104,500.00


Thursday January 11, 2024
  T153.1 – 1968 GT350 Conv 8T03J18515703132 https://www.mecum.com/lots/1101459/1968-shelby-gt350-convertible/?aa_id=503793-0            SOLD - $118,250.00

  T157.1 – 1968 GT500 conv 8T03S143468 01595 https://www.mecum.com/lots/1105242/1968-shelby-gt500-convertible/?aa_id=518604-0     Bid Goes On $130,000.00

  T161   –   1969 GT500 9F02R481157  https://www.mecum.com/lots/1108417/1969-shelby-gt500-fastback/?aa_id=527209-0                                SOLD - $110,000.00

  T161.1 – 1968 GT500 Conv – 8T03S179594 02771 https://www.mecum.com/lots/1108418/1968-shelby-gt500-convertible/?aa_id=527257-0         SOLD - $121,000.00

  T206.1 – 1970 GT350 0F02M483047  https://www.mecum.com/lots/1103196/1970-shelby-gt350-fastback/?aa_id=522556-0                                 SOLD - $122,100.00


Friday January 12, 2024
  F93.1 – 1966 GT350H 6S596 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1101566/1966-shelby-gt350h-race-car/?aa_id=533734-0                                  Bid Goes On - $95,000.00

  F110.1 - 1970 GT350 conv 0F03M481190 https://www.mecum.com/lots/1111469/1970-shelby-gt350-convertible/?aa_id=546129-0                         SOLD - $165,000.00

  F112  – 1968 GT500KR conv 8T03R213315 04041 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1103413/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/?aa_id=504118-0        SOLD - $187,000.00

  F118.1 – 1969 GT350 9F02M480988 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1105914/1969-shelby-gt350-fastback/?aa_id=520015-0                                  SOLD - $126,500.00

  F122.1 – 1966 GT350 6S1293 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1104353/1966-shelby-gt350-fastback/?aa_id=529618-0                                            SOLD - $170,500.00

  F123.1 - 1969 GT500 conv 9F03R480203 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1111304/1969-shelby-gt500-convertible/?aa_id=541336-0              Bid Goes On  - $195,000.00

  F129 – 1965 Cobra CSX2516 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1102485/1965-shelby-289-cobra-roadster/?aa_id=513385-0                                         SOLD - $962,500.00

  F131 – 1968 GT500KR conv – 8T03R201722 02276 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1102616/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/?aa_id=525581-0  Bid Goes On - $170,000.00

  F146 – 1965 GT350 5S262 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1106269/1965-shelby-gt350-fastback/?aa_id=526571-0                                                SOLD - $550,000.00

  F150.1 – 1966 GT350H 6S485 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1106270/1966-shelby-gt350h-fastback/?aa_id=526584-0                                          SOLD - $253,000.00

  F155 - 1966 GT40 Mk I Road Car P/1052- https://www.mecum.com/lots/1106987/1966-ford-gt40-mki-road-car/?aa_id=525113-0                            SOLD - $6,930,000.00

  F174 – 1966 Cobra CSX3283 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1102484/1966-shelby-427-cobra-roadster/?aa_id=513379-0                              Bid Goes On - $1,300,000.00

  F223.1 – 1966 GT350H 6S1172 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1098754/1966-shelby-gt350h-fastback/?aa_id=502728-0                                         SOLD - $137,500.00

  F231.1 – 1965 Comp Cobra CSX3006 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1108305/1965-shelby-427-competition-cobra/?aa_id=531927-0             Bid Goes On - $3,500,000.00 on stage, but then SOLD $4,180,000.00

  F233 – 1968 GT500KR conv 8T03R213318 04044 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1092393/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/?aa_id=489842-0           SOLD - $187,000.00

  F282 – 1969 GT500 9F02R480511 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1107488/1969-shelby-gt500-fastback/?aa_id=525724-0      SOLD - $115,500.00


Saturday January 13, 2024
  S21 – 1970 GT500 conv 0F03R482387 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1109047/1970-shelby-gt500-convertible/?aa_id=530796-0    Bid Goes On - $150,000.00

  S186 – 1968 GT500 conv 8T03S179572 02739 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1104675/1968-shelby-gt500-convertible/?aa_id=517921-0      Bid Goes On - $175,000.00

  S199 – 1969 GT350 9F02M480924 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1100888/1969-shelby-gt350-fastback/?aa_id=495768-0

  S202.1 – 1967 GT350 67200F5A01675 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1100892/1967-shelby-gt350-fastback/?aa_id=495758-0    SOLD - $203,500.00

  S203 - 1968 GT350 conv 8T03J155481 01527 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1100893/1968-shelby-gt350-convertible/?aa_id=495292-0       Bid Goes On - $110,000.00

  S204 – 1968 GT500KR 8T02R205377 03449 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1100894/1968-shelby-gt500kr-fastback/?aa_id=495755-0    SOLD - $187,000.00 

  S205 – 1970 GT500 0F02R482910 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1100895/1970-shelby-gt500-fastback/?aa_id=495754-0      SOLD - $118,800.00

  S205.1 – 1970 GT350 conv 0F03M481947 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1100896/1970-shelby-gt350-convertible/?aa_id=495753-0    SOLD - $181,500.00

  S211 – 1968 GT350H 8T02J155402 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1100903/1968-shelby-gt350h-fastback/?aa_id=495717-0      SOLD - $137,500.00

  S215 – 1966 GT350 6S1720 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1101881/1966-shelby-gt350-fastback/?aa_id=517265-0       SOLD - $154,000.00

  S262.1 – 1968 GT500 8T02S1691930 0565 - https://www.mecum.com/lots/1104987/1968-shelby-gt500-fastback/?aa_id=535066-0    SOLD - $176,000.00


LIVE ONLINE STREAM HERE:  https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2024/live-feed/
#12
Up For Auction / 6S406 - Bring A Trailer
December 04, 2023, 08:17:01 PM
Link - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-ford-mustang-587/



Description:
This 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 was delivered to new Herb Tousley Ford of White Bear, Minnesota, on November 30, 1965, and underwent a refurbishment that was completed in 2012 by Cobra Automotive of Wallingford, Connecticut. The car is finished in Wimbledon White with blue Le Mans stripes over black vinyl upholstery, and power comes from a 289ci HiPo V8 paired with a replacement Toploader four-speed manual transmission. Features include Koni shocks, front disc brakes, 15" Shelby/Cragar alloy wheels, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, a push-button AM radio, and a fold-down rear seat. This GT350 was acquired by the selling dealer in 2023 and is now offered in Yalesville, Connecticut, with a removed Borg Warner aluminum case T10M-1 four-speed manual transmission, copies of factory order sheets, SAAC correspondence, and a clean Texas title.

The car is said to have been refinished in Wimbledon White with blue Le Mans stripes during the aforementioned refurbishment. Features unique to Shelby Mustangs include a steel-framed fiberglass hood with a scoop and hood pins, a bullet-style side-view mirror, fixed plexiglass rear quarter windows, and fiberglass brake-cooling scoops on the rear fenders.

Polished 15″ Shelby/Cragar alloy wheels were optional on early 1966 Shelby Mustangs, and they are mounted with Goodyear "blue dot" bias-ply tires that were reportedly installed during the refurbishment. A matching spare wheel is stowed in the trunk. The car is said to feature a 1965-style GT350 suspension setup with Koni shocks and override traction bars as well as upper control arms with lower mounting points compared to later 1966 models. Kelsey-Hayes front disc brakes were standard equipment on GT350s, as were larger rear drum brakes than those used on standard Mustang models.

The cabin features bucket seats and an optional fold-down rear seat trimmed in black knit vinyl along with a color-coordinated dash pad, door panels, and carpets. Equipment includes a push-button AM radio, a heater, and black lap belts for all four occupants. A Carroll Shelby signature is present on the glovebox door.

The three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel was optional on 1966 Shelbys, and it was installed during the refurbishment. It frames a central 140-mph speedometer as well as gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, alternator charge, and coolant temperature. A Cobra-branded 9k-rpm tachometer is mounted to the top of the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows 19k miles, approximately 100 of which were added following the 2012 refurbishment. Total mileage is unknown.

The 289ci HiPo V8 is said to have been rebuilt during the refurbishment and features a Holley four-barrel carburetor on a high-rise aluminum intake manifold as well as finned valve covers with open-letter Cobra logos. Output was factory rated at 306 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of torque. SAAC documentation regarding the engine stampings is provided in the gallery.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a replacement Toploader four-speed manual transmission that was installed during the refurbishment.

A copy of the Shelby American order sheet indicates that the car was sold to Herb Tousley Ford and lists an optional rear seat as well as a total price of $3,667.

A Borg Warner aluminum case T10M-1 four-speed manual transmission that is said to have been removed from the car during the refurbishment is included in the sale, and it shows an August 27, 1965, casting date.

#13
Up For Auction / 5S305 - Bring A Trailer
October 19, 2023, 08:07:48 PM
Link: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-ford-mustang-gt350/



Description:
This 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 is one of 504 street production examples built for the model year, and was first invoiced to Paradise Ford Sales in Scottsdale, Arizona on June 28, 1965. Finished in Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue stripes over black vinyl upholstery, the car is powered by a 289ci HiPo V8 mated to a replacement Ford Toploader four-speed manual transmission. Additional equipment includes Cragar 15″ cast alloy wheels, a four-barrel Holley carburetor on a high-rise intake manifold, a Detroit locking differential, Kelsey-Hayes ventilated front disc brakes, a fiberglass hood, an R-style front valance, Koni shock absorbers, override traction bars, dual side-exit exhaust outlets, a trunk-mounted battery, a Hurst shifter, and a dash-mounted tachometer. Chassis SFM5S305 is said to have been traded to a dealer in Tuscon, Arizona, before being purchased by the second owner in California where it was fitted with a fold-down rear bench seat. It was purchased in 2015 by the current owner from a four-decades owner in Lake Havasu, Arizona. Service over the past year consisted of overhauling the engine and transmission along with replacing the shifter assembly. This GT350 is now offered on dealer consignment with the original sales invoice, Shelby American literature, service records, vintage photographs, and a clean Arizona title in the name of the owner's LLC.

Development of the GT350 model began in summer 1964 after Ford enlisted Carroll Shelby to create a variant of the Mustang to homologate for competition in the SCCA's B Production class. Incomplete K-code Mustang fastbacks were sent from Ford's San Jose, California, plant to Shelby's Venice facility for transformation into GT350 specification under the lead of project engineer Chuck Cantwell. In early 1965, Shelby began shifting production from Venice to its facilities near Los Angeles International Airport.

All 1965 GT350s were finished in Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue rocker-panel stripes, and this example is said to have been stripped to bare metal and refinished with blue Le Mans stripes by Rico Duran of Duran Quality Painting in Baldwin Park, California, and fitted with an aftermarket R-style front valance in 1990. Features include a steel-framed fiberglass hood with a functional scoop and quick-release pins, a mesh grille with an offset running-horse logo, sail-panel louvers, and a bullet-style driver-side mirror. A replacement passenger window was installed in 2022, and photos of body panel and hinge date codes are provided in the gallery below.

Optional Cragar 15″ cast alloy wheels are wrapped with 225/65 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires, while a matching spare is secured in the trunk. The suspension is equipped with Koni adjustable shock absorbers, lowered front control arms, a 1" front sway bar,  override traction bars, and rear limiting cables. Kelsey-Hayes front disc brakes incorporate ventilated rotors, while 2.5"-wide drums handle braking at the rear.

The cabin features low-back bucket seats trimmed in black vinyl along with a matching fold-down rear bench seat was installed under previous ownership. Aircraft-style lap belts are equipped for front occupants, and additional appointments include a Hurst shifter, a glove box, sun visors, a fire extinguisher, and pony-branded rubber floor mats.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames instrumentation that includes a horizontal-sweep 120-mph speedometer flanked by gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. Shelby-built mustangs were also equipped with an oil-pressure gauge and a tachometer mounted in a central pod. The five-digit odometer shows 13k miles, and the speedometer gears were previously replaced. Total chassis mileage is unknown.

The car is said to be equipped with the original 289ci Windsor V8 that was reportedly overhauled under previous ownership in 1980 and was rebuilt once more in June 2022 by Heath Elmer Restorations. Work consisted of boring and decking the block, polishing the crankshaft, and replacing the pistons, rings, pins, camshaft, lifters, springs, bearings, freeze plugs, oil pump, and timing chain. Further work consisted of replacing the starter, thermostat, and fuel tank along with overhauling the radiator. It is topped with a four-barrel Holley 715-cfm carburetor and a cast-aluminum high-rise intake manifold to produce a factory-rated 306 horsepower in street versions of the GT350. Additional GT350-specific features include a finned aluminum "T" oil pan with hinged baffles, open-letter valve covers, and tri-Y exhaust headers leading to replacement exit pipes ahead of each rear wheel. Component date stampings are provided in the gallery below.

The replacement Ford Toploader four-speed manual transmission incorporates a Hurst shifter, close-ratio gears, and it sends power to the rear wheels via a replacement 3.89:1 Detroit locking differential. Records indicate that the transmission was overhauled in 2022 and fitted with a replacement billet shift fork, pilot bushing, and speedometer drive gear. The shifter assembly was replaced in May 2023. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the gallery.

The invoice to Paradise Ford Sales lists optional special alloy wheels at an additional cost of $267 as well as a total price of $4,856.75.

A collection of vintage photographs and literature are also viewable in the gallery below.

#14
Le Mans, Shelby & 2 Smokin' Tigers: A documentary about the Sunbeam Tiger is coming in 2024.  Link to the trailer below.   It looks really good.

Link to Trailer: https://youtu.be/7FK49IZ7jAw?si=_mdPrZC-nzq7kXej




More information - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/111019531/le-mans-shelby-and-2-smokin-tigers
#15
Up For Auction / 6S1387 - Bring A Trailer
September 10, 2023, 11:03:46 PM
Link:  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-shelby-gt350h-fastback/




Description:
This 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350H was dispatched from Shelby American's Los Angeles office on March 17, 1966, and was delivered new to The Hertz Corporation in National City, California. It was refurbished under previous ownership before it was purchased by the selling dealer in 2023. The car is finished in black with gold stripes over black vinyl upholstery, and power comes from a replacement 289ci HiPo V8 linked to a C4 three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a four-barrel carburetor, a dual exhaust system, front disc brakes, 10-spoke 14″ alloy wheels, hood and bodyside scoops, a dash-mounted tachometer, a push-button AM radio, and latch-and-link front harnesses. This GT350H is now offered copies of Shelby American sales documentation, SAAC correspondence, and a Florida title.

Approximately 1,000 GT350H examples were produced as part of a partnership between Ford and the Hertz car rental company. This example was repainted black with gold stripes under previous ownership and features a hood scoop, plexiglass rear quarter windows, fiberglass brake-cooling scoops on the quarter panels, and a chrome bullet-style side mirror.

The 14″ 10-spoke alloy wheels are mounted with Goodyear Blue Streak white-letter tires. Shelby chassis modifications included revised front suspension geometry, and Koni shocks have been fitted. Stopping power is provided by front discs and rear drums.

The cabin features front bucket seats and a folding rear bench trimmed in black vinyl along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Features include a Ford-branded AM radio, a heater, front latch-and-link harnesses, black rubber Mustang-branded front floor mats, and rear lap belts. A competition brake warning sticker is affixed to the center of the dash.

The woodgrain steering wheel exhibits cracking and fronts a 140-mph speedometer flanked by gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and battery voltage. A Shelby-branded tach is mounted atop the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 64k miles. Total mileage is unknown.

The replacement 289ci HiPo V8 was installed under previous ownership and features a four-barrel carburetor mounted on a high-rise aluminum intake manifold as well as finned valve covers. A carburetor adjustment and an oil change were reportedly performed by the selling dealer.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a C4 three-speed automatic transmission.

Copies of Shelby American sales documentation accompany the sale, including a sales invoice dated March 17, 1966, that lists a total price of $3,859.


#16
Up For Auction / 6S1937 - Bring A Trailer
August 29, 2023, 11:29:11 PM
Link:  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-shelby-mustang-hertz-gt350h-19/



This 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350H is finished in black with gold stripes over black vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 289ci HiPo V8 linked to a C4 three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a four-barrel carburetor, a dual exhaust system, hood and side scoops, ten-spoke 14″ alloy wheels, front disc brakes, a dash-mounted tachometer, CS Impact latch-and-link harnesses, and a push-button AM radio. The selling dealer acquired the car in July 2023, and subsequent work reportedly involved replacing the bumpers and exterior trim along with overhauling the transmission and brake system. This GT350H is now offered at no reserve in Connecticut with an SAAC serial number verification document and Georgia registration.

Approximately 1,000 GT350H examples were produced as part of a partnership between Ford and the Hertz car rental company. This example is said to have been repainted in black with gold stripes under prior ownership, and details include a hood scoop, plexiglass rear quarter windows, fiberglass brake-cooling scoops on the rear fenders, and a bullet-style side mirror. The bumpers and exterior trim were reportedly replaced in preparation for the sale.

Silver 14″ ten-spoke alloy wheels were optional for the GT350 in 1966 and wear 205/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires, while a full-size spare is mounted in the trunk. Shelby chassis modifications included revised front suspension geometry, Kelsey-Hayes front disc brakes, and larger rear brake drums when compared to the contemporary standard Mustang. The selling dealer states that the brake system was overhauled in 2023.

The bucket seats are upholstered in black vinyl and accompanied by a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Equipment includes CS Impact latch-and-link harnesses for the front occupants, manually operated side windows, GT350-branded rubber floor mats, and a push-button AM radio.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel wears a GT350 badge and fronts a 140-mph speedometer as well as auxiliary gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and voltage. A Cobra-branded tachometer is mounted atop the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 95k miles, approximately 100 of which were added by the selling dealer. Total mileage is unknown.

The 289ci HiPo V8 is fed via an Autolite four-barrel carburetor mounted on a high-rise aluminum intake manifold and was factory rated at 306 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of torque in Shelby trim.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a C4 three-speed automatic transmission that is said to have been overhauled under current ownership.

Shelby American Automobile Club correspondence indicates that serial number SFM6S1937 aligns with a Shelby GT350 serial number recorded in their files.

The car does not have a title, as it is registered in a state that does not issue titles for vehicles of its age. It is being sold on its Georgia registration.

#17
2023 Monterey auctions: 1962-1970 Shelby American Products

Mecum:                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Price
Lot F67 – 1966 GT350H  6S1559 https://www.mecum.com/lots/1095378/1966-shelby-gt350h-fastback/                                                                 Bid Goes On - $140,000
Lot F113 – 1966 GT350 6S1720 https://www.mecum.com/lots/1092416/1966-shelby-gt350-fastback/                                                                    Bid Goes On - $175,000
Lot F123 - 1967 GT500 01867 https://www.mecum.com/lots/1096926/1967-shelby-gt500-fastback/                                                                       Bid Goes On - $170,000
Lot S125 – 1963 Cobra CSX2100 https://www.mecum.com/lots/1094319/1963-shelby-289-cobra-roadster/                                                             Bid Goes On - $700,000

Broad Arrow
Thursday
Lot 127 1965 R model 5R212 https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/jc23_131/1965-shelby-gt350-r                                                               SOLD - $885,000
Lot 160 – 1966 GT350 Don Roberts 6S2363 https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/jc23_107/1966-shelby-gt350                                             Asking - $250,000
Friday
Lot 216 - 1967 GT500 67400F7A02674 https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/jc23_042/1967-shelby-gt500                                                  SOLD - $196,000
Lot 220 - 1969 GT500 9F03R482847 https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/jc23_044/1969-shelby-gt500-convertible                                     SOLD - $268,800


Gooding & Company
Lot 54 – 1964 Shelby-Cooper T61M King Cobra - https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1964-shelby-cooper-t61m-king-cobra/?filtersInput%5BauctionType%5D%5B0%5D=Live%20Auction&filtersInput%5BauctionYear%5D%5B0%5D=2023&filtersInput%5BliveAuctionVenue%5D%5B0%5D=Pebble%20Beach&sortBy=ENDING_SOONEST&pageNumber=3                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SOLD - $480,000.00

Lot 129 – 1963 Cobra 260 CSX2034 - https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1963-shelby-260-cobra/?filtersInput%5BauctionType%5D%5B0%5D=Live%20Auction&filtersInput%5BauctionYear%5D%5B0%5D=2023&filtersInput%5BliveAuctionVenue%5D%5B0%5D=Pebble%20Beach&sortBy=ENDING_SOONEST&pageNumber=6                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Asking - $1,850,000


RM
Lot 210 – 1966 GT350 6S176 - https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo23/monterey/lots/r0157-1966-shelby-gt350-carryover/1371264                        SOLD - $351,500
Lot 240 – 1963 Cobra CSX2135 - https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo23/monterey/lots/r0159-1963-shelby-289-cobra/1371566                              SOLD - $1,132,500
Lot 314 – 1965 Cobra CSX2407 - https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo23/monterey/lots/r0046-1965-shelby-289-cobra/1352075                              SOLD - $1,160,000
Lot 334 – 1966 Cobra CSX3259 - https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo23/monterey/lots/r0105-1966-shelby-427-cobra/1360185                             Asking - $1,200,000



Let me know if I missed any.  Thank you.
#18
The Lounge / Bench Bleed Dual Master Cylinder.....
July 30, 2023, 06:18:10 PM
First of all, sorry to bore anyone with such a simple question here.  I couldn't find a "tech" section in the forum, so this is in the lounge.  I have searched youtube, other forums, searched shop manuals, called friends and I am not getting anywhere, so I figured I would ask here as well..... I know many here will have more experience than I do.

I am working on my 1978 Ford F250.  I am changing the dual master cylinder on the pickup.   I figured the basics of this system is the same as far back as when dual master cylinders came out in a Ford...so should be the same as any 1968-1970 Shelby.

I am struggling here....   I have bench bleed the master cylinder using the solid plastic plugs provided to plug the brake line ports, the plugs with the hoses attached and routed back into the reservoir and now I just made some solid lines with fittings and routed them back into the reservoir.   Still getting the same result.  Each method I have zero fluid leaks.  I can get all the air out of the front reservoir, but the large rear reservoir still spits an air bubble out consistently with each push on the piston.  I would really like to have zero air bubbles so I can be assured it is bleed and ready to install.  I am on my second master cylinder this weekend with the same issue.  I have never had this much trouble with this procedure. 

This is such a basic procedure, I don't understand why I am having this issue.  What is the problem here?  What am I doing wrong?  Are these master cylinders being produced today with cheap materials and it is a common problem(I would hope that is not the problem, but I'm uncertain. First one was a Dorman and the second is a Centric.)?   Does anyone have any pointers?  Do I need to remove the piston and try to service it (never have had to do that before)?

Again, sorry for the mundane question.   Thank you for your input.





#19
CSX 3000 Series / CSX 3289 - Original owner story
July 29, 2023, 01:52:10 PM
Just scrolling through social media this morning and came across this.  I figured the group would enjoy this.

CSX 3289 original owner story -  https://youtu.be/Y6UbrxHTFsc
#20
Up For Auction / 6S254 - Bring A Trailer
July 21, 2023, 11:30:14 AM
Bring A Trailer Link:  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-shelby-gt350-18/

Fantasy Junction Listing: https://fantasyjunction.com/inventory/1966-shelby-gt350-fastback-race-car/overview



Description:
This 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 is said to be an early "carryover" example produced in late 1965 at the San Jose, California, plant and delivered to Shelby American before the production facility was retooled for the 1966 model year. The first owner bought the car in Concord, New Hampshire, in 1966, and it was later fitted with a replacement four-speed manual transmission, a roll cage, an R-style front apron, oil cooler, side-outlet exhausts, and aftermarket suspension and braking components under prior ownership. The car was acquired by the owner in 1999 and was reportedly campaigned in various vintage racing events until 2017. Work completed under current ownership is said to consist of installing a replacement 345ci V8, an ATL fuel cell, a fire-suppression system, a vented plexiglass rear window, brake cooling ducts, 15″ alloy wheels, and a dual circuit braking system with an adjustable proportioning valve. The car is finished in white with blue stripes and features a fiberglass hood, a driver's window net, Hella driving lamps, a Hurst shifter, Cobra racing seats, Willans harnesses, Stewart Warner instrumentation, MSD electronic ignition, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, and an Edelbrock intake manifold. This modified GT350 is now offered on dealer consignment in Emeryville, California with a clean Florida title.

The body is finished in white with blue LeMans stripes and side stripes and is said to have been repainted under prior ownership. Additional features include an R-style front apron, a vented plexiglass rear window, a body-color rear bumper, Hella driving lamps, black #11 roundels, fiberglass brake-cooling scoops on the rear fenders, bullet-style mirrors, side exhaust outlets, an exterior trunk latch, and a steel-framed fiberglass hood with a functional scoop and quick-release pins. A right fender-mounted battery cut-off switch has been fitted, and driver names adorn the roof along with "Equador" and "USA" decals on the fenders. There are chips, scuffs, and scratches in the paint on several panels.

Torq Thrust-style 15" wheels are mounted with Dunlop Racing 6.00L-15 tires. The car features a front sway bar, an adjustable rear Panhard bar, and red Koni adjustable shock absorbers. Braking is handled by a dual-circuit system with drilled front discs and factory-style rear drums. An adjustable brake proportioning valve is fitted in the cabin.

A padded roll cage has been installed, and the cabin features a driver's window net, Cobra Imola 2 seats, Willans harnesses dated to 2005, a Hurst shifter, a racing-style rearview mirror, and a Pyrotect fire-suppression system. Toggle switches that control vehicle functions are mounted to the dashboard. An ATL fuel cell is fitted in the trunk, and the doors are fitted with aluminum window frames and plexiglass door and vent window inserts.

The three-spoke Design Giugiaro steering wheel frames Stewart Warner instrumentation that consists of a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for oil and water temperature, oil pressure, and amperage. Two auxiliary gauges are located beneath the center of the dashboard. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows approximately 2,500 miles. True chassis mileage is unknown.

The replacement 345ci V8 is said to have been installed under current ownership and features a Holley 750-cfm carburetor, an Edelbrock intake manifold, a roller camshaft, MSD electronic ignition, and heat-wrapped tubular exhaust headers. An export brace, a chrome Monte Carlo bar, and an aluminum radiator with dual electric fans have been installed.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission that was installed in place of the factory automatic transmission under prior ownership.

Seller: FantasyJunction
Location: Emeryville, California 94608
Listing Details
Chassis: SFM6S254
2,500 Miles Shown, TMU
Replacement 345ci V8
Replacement Four-Speed Manual Transmission
White Paint w/Blue Stripes
Cobra Racing Seats w/Willans Harnesses
Roll Cage
Pyrotect Fire-Supression System
Fiberglass Hood
Vented Plexiglass Rear Window
Fiberglass Brake-Cooling Scoops
Front Disc Brakes
15" Torq Thrust-Style Wheels
Dunlop Racing Tires
Monte Carlo Bar & Export Brace
Holley 750-CFM Carburetor
MSD Electronic Ignition
Edelbrock Intake Manifold
Side Exhaust Outlets
Trunk-Mounted ATL Fuel Cell
Stewart Warner Instrumentation
SAAC Registry Data