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« Reply #15 on: June 07, 2018, 03:23:25 PM »
Yes, thank you for sharing as always very much appreciated.

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« Reply #16 on: June 07, 2018, 04:24:30 PM »
Thank you x3.

This Dark Moss Green '67 GT350 does have a slanted grille, despite the added grille emblem. That would be appropriate for an Upper Scoop Light car.
All this just makes me want to know more than ever what the Shelby number is of this GT350 in France!!!

I'm guessing the photos I have are from years prior at this same event. I'll post them here shortly.
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« Reply #17 on: June 07, 2018, 06:21:17 PM »
Something doesn't add up as the green 67 has a later rear valence panel.
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« Reply #18 on: June 07, 2018, 07:43:22 PM »
Something doesn't add up as the green 67 has a later rear valence panel.
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Fair Point, but it's an easy part to replace over the more complex earlier valance with hand cutout exhaust opening and hand cut trim.
It does have the early flat taillight panel to go along with the slant grille and scoop lights.

I did notice the slant grille has the headlight backing plates and not the earlier band clamps. While those could also be replaced items, it could point to the car being later than 0100. There are only a few Dark Moss Green cars in the 0100-0175 range when the upper scoop lights ended. Then again, it could be repainted from another color. There are too many questions that can only be answered with the actual VIN. 
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« Reply #19 on: June 07, 2018, 07:47:02 PM »
These are the older pictures I had on file.





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« Reply #20 on: June 07, 2018, 07:50:32 PM »
And mine, Code K 66


By the way NICE coupe!
The vinyl top looks like it has a pearl white color. That accents the blue paint very well!
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« Reply #21 on: June 08, 2018, 01:21:41 PM »
I found this display board next to the car at a 2014 show "ÉPOQUE AUTO 2014". Here what Google translated it to;

"Only 1175 units built this year 13 with this engine is the only one in France. It is equipped with the compressor Paxton Sn93 (equipment optional of age). Ramenee depuix New York in 1969 by Mr Claude Dubious (Pilot at the Mans, Shelby Europa official importer, Shelby Europa builder, friend of Carroll Shelby, automotive expert ...) and was expert some 13 years later by this same gentleman driver. From her fabrication until our days, she is proud of the (7 *** current public servants according to the SAAC registry) Not for sale"

I didn't see any '67 Dark Moss Green "Factory or Dealer" installed Paxton cars. I can only guess it was owner installed or a paint color change.
The display board indicates it was imported by Claude Dubois. That will take some time to look into the registry for, but it is another clue.




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« Reply #22 on: June 08, 2018, 02:01:09 PM »
The paxton is been added by one owner , it's not original , and this is the plate from claude dubois :

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« Reply #23 on: June 08, 2018, 02:08:17 PM »

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« Reply #24 on: June 08, 2018, 02:15:45 PM »
I have never seen a plate like that. Not what I would expect.

Rich,

Claude received 8 1967 GT350 through Ford of Belgium/Claude Dubois, Brussels, Belgium.

Six of these were 4 speed and two automatic.

Four were Dark Moss Green, of which two were 4 speed and two automatic.

None are noted as having superchargers.

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« Reply #25 on: June 08, 2018, 02:40:19 PM »
The paxton is been added by one owner , it's not original , and this is the plate from claude dubois :


THANK YOU Chris!!!

Very curious VIN plate. It is still the SA VIN, just split in two sections.
The registry confirms the history.


Dennis,
Thank you for the added info about Claude's imported '67s.
Now we have to wonder if he made the same "export" VIN plate on the other 7 cars.
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« Reply #26 on: June 08, 2018, 03:42:32 PM »
Claude Dubois at Le Mans Classic 2014 after a small run, a day before the race.




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« Reply #27 on: June 08, 2018, 05:42:44 PM »
After a question from Rich I was able to find that there were actually 9 cars that went to Belgium. The car that was in error was listed as Dealer Number 202, but the detail noted it as being shipped to Belgium.

Thanks to Rich for asking the question.

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« Reply #28 on: June 08, 2018, 06:29:01 PM »
Claude Dubois at Le Mans Classic 2014 after a small run, a day before the race.




Great co-pilot!
assuming Claude is in the passenger seat.
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« Reply #29 on: June 09, 2018, 12:43:56 AM »
Claude was the driver, I remained on the passenger seat...of course!