Geez. They even posted a shot of the full Ford VIN on the block.
I don't understand. I thought Ford didn't start stamping VIN's into blocks until 1968. How does a 65 have a VIN stamped block if this didn't become a manufacturing norm until three years later?
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All early Shelby's should have the VIN stamping . Those that don't generally have some "story" as to how theirs is the exception, blah blah blah......
FWIW, a VIN Stamped engine block is only an indication of originality, NOT proof f anything. Many people think nothing about having replacement blocks stamped during an overhaul or restoration. Done by an experienced person, a subsequent block stamping cannot be told from an original one.
So buyer beware, don't pay extra for a meaningless stamp, without other substantiating evidence that the block / engine is original.
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