5S089 on Craigslist

[silverton_ford]

NOT MINE, but my friend John texted this to me tonight and asked me to post it on the forum.  Here it is.



Link - https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ctd/d/van-nuys-1965-shelby-gt350-trunk/7266281774.html

1965 Shelby GT350 GT350 Coupe
1965 Shelby GT350 trunk battery "double digit" car
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Black
VIN: SFM5S089
License Plate: 562S
Mileage: 28,000
Engine: 289 K code
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Title: Clear

Please Call for Our Price

This exceptional GT350, chassis SFM 5S089, is a highly desirable, early example of a true automotive legend. Starting with Ford's already exceptional K-code" Mustang fastback, Carroll Shelby and his team at Shelby American loaded the GT350 with numerous suspension upgrades and improved safety equipment, and beefed up the engine, adding approximately 35 horsepower over the standard Ford Hi-Po" 289 V-8. The result was a production class-racing powerhouse that easily met the challenge from other cars of the day, including the Sunbeam Tiger and Jaguar E-Type, as well as Ford's arch nemesis, the Chevrolet Corvette.

Shelby American produced only 562 of these tough-and-ready GT350s in 1965, and they are considered the most desirable and collectable among all Shelby Mustangsthe purest interpretation of Carroll Shelby's original vision. To this day, the GT350 remains an ever-popular choice for vintage racing and touring events around the world. Subsequent Shelby Mustangs became less racy and more about fast comfort, with smoother rides and larger engines, available with air-conditioning and automatic transmissions, as well as the addition of a convertible.

Shelby-Ford Mustang 5S089 is one of the earliest examples produced and is known as one of the double-digit" serial-number cars. These GT350s were the first 100 produced (numbers 015-113) for homologation purposes to qualify for SCCA racing. Due to the car's early production sequence, this example benefits from the trunk-mounted battery, which appears (approximately) on serial numbers 001-338. The battery relocation was found to be one of the more time-consuming modifications, and in the interest of saving time, it was left in the front of the car on later-production cars. In addition to the relocated battery, the early-production GT350s benefit from unique features, including their fiberglass hood design and construction.

This exceptional early-build '65 GT350 is presented without the usual twin racing stripes, but sporting modest steel wheels, a look which represented the purest form of the original GT350s, as seen in period PR photographs. Significant is the original body shell that displays the Shelby American modifications performed in just the one year of 1965. Historical research, along with supporting documentation, reveals that 5S089 was completed at Shelby American in late March 1965 and then shipped to the Ford Shelby dealership (Hayward Ford Motors) in Hayward, California, where it was sold new to a local owner. This was an original California-built and -delivered car with California black plates from new.

Tony Conover was commissioned to perform a very comprehensive, historically correct restoration in the mid-2000s. This outstanding GT350 has had a careful few miles since restoration. It presents in beautiful condition throughout and remains overwhelmingly authentic, including correct Goodyear Blue Dot tires and a four-speed T-10 aluminum-case manual transmission. The confidential Ford identification number has been verified with the SAAC, with a letter on file from Shelby Mustang registrar Howard Pardee, and this number can also be found stamped on the engine block pad, suggesting that this GT350 retains its original engine.

The 1965 Shelby GT350 is certainly classed in the upper echelon of American collectable automobiles. The opportunity to acquire an early-production, highly documented, authentic two-digit" example such as this is rare and worthy of serious consideration for any collector or enthusiast.

Prices are plus California sales tax where required. Sold as is, extended warranty available at extra cost. Inspections are welcome. We are a full sales service facility for all types of luxury, exotic and sports cars.

Contact Info:
5901 Sepulveda Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Neil 310 739 7180
https://www.rpmmotorcars.com/vehicle-details/07a116d22f9048eebc08df5c214810c7

[2112]

I am just curious about something in general.

When the cars were sold new, was it commonplace for the front of the car to be a slightly different shade than the rear 2/3's of the car?

I see this more often with repainted metalflake paint (all makes and models) and understand how it occurs in that situation.

I also understand hoods and later fiberglass pieces in lacquer will be different.

[SBCARGUY]

Since it just sold at RM a few months ago at $417,500... One would assume the asking price is higher than that   

[Don Johnston]

Aren't asking prices supposed to be posted? 

[Tinface]

2112–you are a cruel, cruel man. Cruel!  :   )

[silverton_ford]

Aren't asking prices supposed to be posted?

Only in the "For Sale" sub-forum is what I can see.  This is also just a Craigslist ad, but I included the text and picture so when the Craigslist ad expires we still have it here.

[2112]

2112–you are a cruel, cruel man. Cruel!  :   )

If I was paying for a $6 figure restoration, and assembly line correctness was the goal, I would be ok with a 2-color car if that is the way they came originally.

[TOBKOB]

When the cars were sold new, was it commonplace for the front of the car to be a slightly different shade than the rear 2/3's of the car?

I think that was on the cars with fiberglass parts that were painted in a different place than the Ford factory. This car should the fenders the same paint as the rest of the unibody...Someone correct me if I am wrong...

TOB

[J_Speegle]

When the cars were sold new, was it commonplace for the front of the car to be a slightly different shade than the rear 2/3's of the car?

I think that was on the cars with fiberglass parts that were painted in a different place than the Ford factory. This car should the fenders the same paint as the rest of the unibody...Someone correct me if I am wrong...

Your correct that the fenders and other parts, individually painted body color were painted at approx the same time and from the same source as the unibody and the parts already attached to it at time of painting such as doors and trunk lid.

Hoods that would eventually be installed on the car much later at Shelby were painted later at Shelby

[camp upshur]

I spent most of today examining this car for a potential buyer. Specifically I was asked to inspect the integrity of the structure. I do not know the seller. The SAAC registry casts severe aspersions upon this car, stating without attribution: "In '72 the car had a straight front axle and the shock towers had been removed to install a 427 engine."
There was a three page thead on this forum two years ago on this car when the -then seller- reported that "...not aware of (possible) shock-towers removal until last week with Howard Pardee conversation - Have seen no pictures of any evidence of them actually being done - Howard said it was a planned removal and install of a 427 motor BUT IT NEVER HAPPENED." (italics and caps as per original poster). There has never been a corrective follow-up. OUCH.
As one who has done it, cleanly changing the shock towers on an assembled/installed front clip can be very problematic. The compound radii of the stampings at the mating areas, the drilling out of each of scores of original spotwelds and attendant cleanup/metal refinishing of each damaged area, the double sheetmetal overlays, the angles of which the original spotwelds were performed (dismounted vice mounted), the hurried imperfections of the factory spotwelds and the inherent problem of the 'new' spotwelds being in the same line of sight of other originals is an area wherein you have your 'doers' and your 'talkers'.
Regarding 5S089: all sheetmetal stampings comprising the front clip from the core support through the floor frame supports were all date coded corrrectly centering on Dec 10 64; all spotwelds were visible and consistent, all of the sheetmetal flanging showed no signs of workmanship and was of uniform thickness. VINS/SAI handstamp intact, There was some undercoating (w incorrect stipple) but all factory joinery clearly visible and nowhere was it 'glopped' on to perhaps obscure scrutiny (I am also aware of the high level of craftsmanship produced by the Conover shop).
I'll leave it to fellow forum jockeys to opine, but if anyone is interested in a high-end 65 they may be well advised to either themselves or hire/obtain inspection expertise  for a dispassionate first person analysis. The Registry put a hit job on this car, perhaps decreasing it's value ~30%??, the SAAC Registrar seemingly acknowledged the hit job, and let it stand (if the info in the 2019 SAAC Forum thread were to be true ??). Who knows where the truth lies when dealing with forums and 'Registrys'?
A couple other quick subpoints on aforementioned areas: the radiator is a Y2 W-MO 12-64, the paint is of uniform coloring throughout, and the hood -which is a fiberglass/fiberglass porthole mesh- is fitted way better than any original. There are areas of restoration accuracy for another discussion.

[Kent]

Thanks for the great info, +1 

[69mach351w]

Don't know if the person who wrote up the listing is part of the "uninformed", but why do some of these used musclecar dealers call the early Shelby's coupes?

[SBCARGUY]

Looks like they want... $529,995.... Or... DID 


1965 Shelby GT350 for sale in Sherman Oaks, CA | Vin #: SFM5S089
https://www.rpmmotorcars.com › vehicle-details
Engine: 289 K code. Fuel: Gasoline. Transmission: 4 Speed Manual. Warranty: As Is - No Dealer Warranty. Title: Clear. VIN: SFM5S089. Internet Price: $529,995

[J_Speegle]

Don't know if the person who wrote up the listing is part of the "uninformed", but why do some of these used musclecar dealers call the early Shelby's coupes?

Believe that certain national and international auto organizations and regulatory agencies classify all closed two door bodies as coupes.

[427hunter]

Interesting how far off the vin is from the cut out and how the star is not open with clean star in center. Does anyone have a photo of off center vins on other 65 gt350's? Also is that a silk screen tag? I can't tell if the letters are raised.