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Ei Paso Auto Center

Started by martyjac, April 26, 2020, 02:01:43 PM

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martyjac

Not sure how many '67 stick cars were sold by El Paso Auto Center, but here's one from an article that appeared in Ford Crest News from June, 1967.

Shelby_r_b

Great find - thanks for sharing!
Nothing beats a classic!

gt350cs

El Paso Auto Center received 29 cars in 1967. Of those 11 were shipped in June and July. Since the article appears in a June issued magazine, the pictures were probably taken no later that May. That would be a total of 18 cars to be considered as being in the picture. Of the 18 remaining cars 4 were automatic leaving 14 that could be the one in the picture. Of those there were 6 GT350 and 8 GT500 possible as being the car. Sorry that is as close as I can get without more information.

Side-Oilers

Are we certain that's a Shelby?  Steering wheel looks possibly incorrect?
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

67 GT350

I see a roll bar?

Is it possible to show some of the numbers that possibly that could have been?
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gt350cs

The follow numbers are the ones that I believe could be a possibility:

GT350 – 0007, 0080, 0091, 0144, 1399, 1646

GT500 – 0245, 0264, 0280, 0283, 0328, 1010, 1011, 1614

If someone has other information, please let me know. This was from a quick review of my files.

martyjac

It's definitely a Shelby. The shoulder harness is clearly visible behind the seat.

JD

Steering wheel looks to have holes in the spokes and the bright metal hub...
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

67 GT350

Quote from: martyjac on April 29, 2020, 07:58:53 AM
It's definitely a Shelby. The shoulder harness is clearly visible behind the seat.

Sorry, that's what I meant a few comments up. Duh! LOL, my seeing eye dog did not know the difference.
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oldcanuck

"Look Daddy.... my feet touch all the pedals. It's so cute..... can I have one ? "
Bob
Knoxvegas, TN

Shawn

Quote from: gt350cs on April 27, 2020, 12:51:24 PM
The follow numbers are the ones that I believe could be a possibility:

GT350 – 0007, 0080, 0091, 0144, 1399, 1646

GT500 – 0245, 0264, 0280, 0283, 0328, 1010, 1011, 1614

If someone has other information, please let me know. This was from a quick review of my files.

67 GT 500 Car number 1807 was sold in Sept of 67 from El Paso Auto Center

gt350cs

Thanks Shawn. The original owner of 1807 was Robert F. Smith Jr. - Fort Bliss, TX. It was shipped to Texas by SAI on 5/7/67.

Shawn

Yes - I have all original documents for 1807