I went to SAAC 44 looking to find a Shelby to buy. Although I didn't buy there, I had an amazing experience meeting some of you, and saw some unbelievable Shelbys. Then I came here to the forum to learn more about them, and to look for one to buy. I posted in the wanted to buy thread, that my goal was to buy from a long time owner. A few caretakers, and a few flippers, showed me what they had for sale. A couple of 66's, a couple of 67's. There were lot of 68's, a couple of KR's. Still, nothing I felt right enough about to pull the trigger on, and I had very little interest in buying from a flipper.
Since then, on a daily basis, I have checked the cars for sale page. I read up on every one that was posted, on who was selling it, and I searched to find as much of the history on the car as I could. I have learned so much, but I still have so much to learn. I have owned over a dozen Mustangs, and several Cougars, but never a Shelby.
A week ago, a long time caretaker posted an early 67 for sale. I immediately emailed, said I was ready to buy, and waited for a response.
Well, I got the response, made that phone call, and learned a little bit about a quite rare car and about a very nice man. 
He took very good care of the car since 1982. Thank you for that Mark.
I am happy to share that I purchased my first Shelby. It's a Raven Black 1967 GT350, #0130, with a Paxton Supercharger.
I am so grateful to be a part of this club. The men in SAAC have been very helpful to me in my search, answering questions, looking things up, sharing their experiences. I have spoken to several caretakers, and made some long term new friends along this journey. I have learned so much from men I have never met who shared their experiences with me, even though I didn't buy the cars they were selling. So many good people here. I would especially like to thank Dave M for sharing with me some of his vast knowledge of and experience with these iconic automobiles. I am positive I will be here to learn more about Shelbys from some of the men who have walked the path before me.
I'd love as much information as I can find about this rare car.
Thank you everyone.
Eddie
Congrats on finding the one!!!
It's an upper scoop light car too...NICE!!!
There are lots of folks here who can help with any questions you may have.
Have fun with that supercharger!
Congratulations! I saw the pictures, sweet car.
Congratulations on the new ride
The previous owner used to bring it to the Tulsa show .I remember that car when it didn't have the Paxton on it and then later when it did.
Nice message. Thanks for contributing and congrats on car
Congrats
Congratulations to you on purchase and Markboss on his sale!!! Enjoy
Have fun!!
Congratulations on your purchase. I remember Mark's cars from his days in the Tulsa area.
One more congrats! You approached your hunt the right way, and hope you have years of enjoyment.
Congratulations! Awesome car. Enjoy!
Congrats and enjoy your new ride. 8)
Congratulations on buying an iconic car and welcome to the ranks of Shelby ownership. It is a fun ride for sure.
Thank you gentlemen.
Congrats! Make sure to take time and celebrate!
Many heartfelt congratulations to you. You won't ever have any regrets I believe
We've got another "scoop light" brother in the group now. Enjoy the ride.
Congrats!! can you post some photo?
+1 on the congrats.......I'm sure it was worth the wait.
Congratulations of your purchase. There is nothing like buying your first Shelby!
Greek
Congrats and enjoy!
I liked the way you used the word "Caretakers" ;)
Quote from: 427hunter on September 21, 2020, 12:44:32 PM
Congrats!! can you post some photo?
Thank you gentlemen! Need to fix the side stripes, find a set of painted headlight rings, and if time and money permits I may even remove the lemans stripes. On the fence about the passenger side mirror. Grateful to have her, already put a few hundred miles on. I can't believe I own this car!!
Looks fantastic!
Congratulations
Thanks guys! Certainly was worth the wait, I picked one hell of a first Shelby!
Quote from: Shelby4Life on November 23, 2020, 12:22:21 AM
Quote from: 427hunter on September 21, 2020, 12:44:32 PM
Congrats!! can you post some photo?
Thank you gentlemen! Need to fix the side stripes, find a set of painted headlight rings, and if time and money permits I may even remove the lemans stripes. On the fence about the passenger side mirror. Grateful to have her, already put a few hundred miles on. I can't believe I own this car!!
If you are considering removing the LeMans stripes sometime in the future you may want to replace the all fiberglass hood with the correct steel innerstructure hood at the same time. That would be the best time to make that kind of change given ether one involves painting a hood . FYI the car looks great just the way it is but just thought I would make you aware in case there is a opportunity.I am glad the car found it's way into the hands of a appreciative and enthusiastic care taker.Enjoy.
Congratulations ! Cool first Shelby !!! enjoy and thank you for sharing. :)
Congratulations, enjoy!
Love the car great choice and congratulations
If you are considering removing the LeMans stripes sometime in the future you may want to replace the all fiberglass hood with the correct steel innerstructure hood at the same time. That would be the best time to make that kind of change given ether one involves painting a hood . FYI the car looks great just the way it is but just thought I would make you aware in case there is a opportunity.I am glad the car found it's way into the hands of a appreciative and enthusiastic care taker.Enjoy.
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Thank you Bob! Yes, I am aware. Dave M. informed at some point during the purchase, when I asked him information about the car, that it was not a metal/fiberglass hood, so the best plan is to replace it. Correct is what I'm going for, as close as I can get. Finding a correct hood is job 1. I may just leave the stripes, until I find a hood, then repaint the car. The rest of the body is original and solid! If anyone here has or finds a correct hood for this I'd be interested. I'm leaving the Paxton, as I feel it doesn't hurt the value, and it's pretty cool.
Congrats on your purchase. FYI, it may be optics but it appears the upper rad hose very close or rubbing on blower pulley. Bearing mind engine tq also a factor. Enjoy.
Paul L.
Quote from: lawrence67 on November 23, 2020, 11:14:26 AM
Congrats on your purchase. FYI, it may be optics but it appears the upper rad hose very close or rubbing on blower pulley. Bearing mind engine tq also a factor. Enjoy.
Paul L.
Thanks man. Must be the angle, doesn't seem to be letting me post a pic, but it's clear.
Love your car ! enjoy it !!!!!
Congratulations on the beautiful addition to your family.
Thanks for posting the additional pictures - she looks great!