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67 Paxton GT350 Magazine Articles

Started by Fastback66, February 23, 2020, 07:53:10 PM

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Fastback66

Looking for any early media or articles from the 60's about the supercharged 67 GT350's. I've got a couple magazines from 66 covering he 1966 Paxton cars but can't find anything on the 67's.
Anyone know of existing early articles on these cars?

Bob Gaines

Quote from: Fastback66 on February 23, 2020, 07:53:10 PM
Looking for any early media or articles from the 60's about the supercharged 67 GT350's. I've got a couple magazines from 66 covering he 1966 Paxton cars but can't find anything on the 67's.
Anyone know of existing early articles on these cars?
I have collected for years and have not come across any.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

Don Johnston

I have not seen any either.  A later possibility is: How to Build Supercharged & Turbocharged Small-Block Fords - by Bob McClurg (Paperback), which has an article about Paradise Wheels installing a Paxton supercharger in a small block 1967 GT350. 

Richstang

Just as the others mention, I've never come across an original '67 article noting/showing a Paxton supercharger either.
I have numerous issues from the time period as well as photos of them too...even some off brand magazines.
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George Schalk

I have not found or seen any old magazine articles on a '67 Paxton 350 either.   

It would've been very cool if, back in the day, one of the magazines would've tested a new 1967 Shelby GT500 against a new 1967 GT350 Paxton equipped car.  I think the test results would've resulted in more Paxton cars being sold, granted they were pushing the new 428PI GT500.

Fastback66

That would have been a cool comparison. I had a 66 Fastback with a Paxton I'd take to car shows and when people would ask if that was a factory option I'd show them vintage articles with the 66 Paxton cars. I have a Paxton on my 67 GT350 now and I'd like to be able have articles to show  that it was an option for 67 cars too but so far no luck with the old magazines.

67#0083

Hi Guys, I just saw this thread and I happen to have exactly what you're searching for! The attachment was in the March 1967 issue of Hot Rod. I put a Paxton on my '67 and came across this on eBay a while back. -Ryan
1967 GT350 #0083
1968 GT350 #0083 (Dad's)
1964 FIA Cobra- 50th Anniversary
1972 Pantera Pre-L
1968 GT/CS
1970 Cougar Eliminator 428CJ (Dad's)

Bob Gaines

Quote from: 67#0083 on March 10, 2020, 05:20:17 PM
Hi Guys, I just saw this thread and I happen to have exactly what you're searching for! The attachment was in the March 1967 issue of Hot Rod. I put a Paxton on my '67 and came across this on eBay a while back. -Ryan
I admire your spirit. Thank you for contributing. FYI 67 GT350's have power steering which required a different compressor bracket then the earlier 66's used. Although in a March  67 magazine the advertisement has a picture showing a 66 configured engine .
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

67#0083

Bob, thanks for clarifying on the engine photo and I certainly have no reason to doubt that the picture itself is that of a 1966 setup. In fact, it makes total sense to me that they would have simply reused an existing photo since the changes were so minor for '67. However, even though it isn't a full article, the advertisement's print specifically reads, "An original equipment option on the fabulous new 1967 GT 350," and I believe that's what Fastback66 was searching for.
1967 GT350 #0083
1968 GT350 #0083 (Dad's)
1964 FIA Cobra- 50th Anniversary
1972 Pantera Pre-L
1968 GT/CS
1970 Cougar Eliminator 428CJ (Dad's)

Bob Gaines

Quote from: 67#0083 on March 10, 2020, 06:41:26 PM
Bob, thanks for clarifying on the engine photo and I certainly have no reason to doubt that the picture itself is that of a 1966 setup. In fact, it makes total sense to me that they would have simply reused an existing photo since the changes were so minor for '67. However, even though it isn't a full article, the advertisement's print specifically reads, "An original equipment option on the fabulous new 1967 GT 350," and I believe that's what Fastback66 was searching for.
Not to belabor the point but the OP was looking for Magazine articles as the topic description implies. What you posted is not a article partial or otherwise but a period advertisement with no significant informational content. Thank you for posting anyway since it all is interesting.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

Survivor

Is it odd that the article never mentions that it was a "Paxton" unit? 

Harris Speedster

SURVIVOR,
You made me stop and think about that.
We have two sets here so I went and looked at each tag.
Paxton is in tiny lettering on the tag, "fine print", COBRA  is big letters

The other one has a Paxton chrome label with red lettering  NO COBRA
Tag like the old Cosby cobra had in original pictures.
Is this the first futuristic exotic in the world?
Size of an ac cobra, but built in 1935 !
https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/features-stories-and-photos/harris-fwd-speedster-the-story/?PHPSESSID=v4pqtv6hep4ff4rvalrc9qsnj7

Fastback66

Quote from: 67#0083 on March 10, 2020, 05:20:17 PM
Hi Guys, I just saw this thread and I happen to have exactly what you're searching for! The attachment was in the March 1967 issue of Hot Rod. I put a Paxton on my '67 and came across this on eBay a while back. -Ryan

Thanks, I have that ad as well.