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Look'n good!

Don't forget the bottom line quote on the eBay listing-

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a significant car built by the iconic Carroll Shelby during the period he was in control of Shelby American. During the previous Auction, between the educated commenters and speculation of what this cars actual perceived value in the current "As Found" condition, was $500,000.00. That half million dollar value was based on the car prior to clean up this week which now confirms the overall outstanding condition of the metal.

Looks like they cleaned it up a little bit. Washed the exterior and wiped down the interior-

Funny stuff!

https://abc7.com/caught-on-video-fullerton-smoke-shop-dui-crash/14182327/

This Ralph Williams? 

https://youtu.be/0hjgIF71lio

There are others on eBay-

https://www.ebay.com/itm/385230463421

15 min left over on BAT

To clarify. I am not saying the car on BAT is not a real Shelby. I'm just saying it's not restored to a correct day 1 car. That's an extremely expensive endeavor now days, but when you go to resell it, you can get your money back. And yes, you get what you put in. In 1990 things are not like they are now with my car and current prices so it was never looked at as an investment. I'm just saying the seller on BAT is looking for investment money and it's not a high dollar investment car. But it is a 65 GT350.

It's really too bad on how a car like this can go so sideways. All the seller had to do do was represent it for what it was. A 65 that had some race history. Was restored with some sheet metal work from 66. Has some R-model flare. Possibly has the tranny and engine from 5R211 and call it what it is. I particularly like that sort of stuff. My 66 was restored by Jim C in 1990 and we put a bunch on "non-correct" 65 / 65 R-model bits on it. I love it. Had I not been 1 year old in 66 and was buying a 66 new, these are some of the day 2 things I would have done. The reason being.... I drive it and enjoy it. There are 2 types of buyers, right? The originality "concourse" buyer who buys for the "investment" or the guy who buys for the pleasure of driving and enjoying. Neither is better than the other, but 2 different buyers. I think had the seller gone the "racing" driving route, this was a slam dunk car for the right buyer. I wish I had the cash to buy, at the right price, this is an awesome looking / sounding driver. The problem here is, the seller is looking for it to be an investment " best of all " car.... and it's not that. You guys here on the Forum do an awesome job informing everyone of the "investment" component shortfalls on many of the cars listed on the internet. I don't know why anyone buying any Shelby without having someone with extensive knowledge review that car and disclose what's not correct. Especially on a 65 where many of those components are just not available anymore. The potential buyer who walked away did just that after JB apparently got a cramp in his hand from the length of that list. Keep up the fight, as without you guys pointing this stuff out, the used car salesmen take over! Jeff-

I would also strongly suggest you purchase the 68-69-70 World Registry. Lots of information on any car you're considering buying.

https://saac-stuff.myshopify.com/collections/saac-shelby-and-cobra-registries

Not mine and have no connection to the car, but found this listing:

https://www.davesyverson.com/used-Albert+Lea-1969-Ford-Mustang-SHELBY+GT350-9F02M481624

Wisconsin G2G-

Who's the lucky buyer? Anyone from on here?

 

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