The Mexican Shelbys were the brainchild of Eduardo Vélazquez. When in 1965 Ford of Mexico started manufacturing its own version of the Ford Mustang, Vélazquez teamed up with Carroll Shelby to act as a supplier of performance parts, aimed at converting regular Mustangs into GT350s. Shelby de Mexico was born.
But that's pretty much the US GT350, you're probably thinking. Well, demand increased, and both Shelby and Vélazquez agreed to create an actual dealership GT350 model based off the Mexican Mustang. Since the Mexican Mustang was only available as a coupé, the fastback and convertible models were discarded from the beginning. The only engine available was the 302ci straight from Ford's Mexican factories, giving it 315 HP. A total of 169 were sold in 1967 plus 203 more in 1968.
In 1969 the GT350 Mexico finally gained the iconic Shelby tailights. Unlike the US GT350 and GT500, it retained the 1969 Mustang's front end looks. Vélazquez sold 306 during that year, one of them being a special racing model commissioned by himself, and fitted with a 377ci motor capable of 450 HP at 7000 RPM. This was far more powerful than the ordinary 302, and dominated touring car racing in Mexico during 1969 and 1970.
In 1970, no Mexican Shelbys were built. The model would return for the following year as the GT351, although it had close to zero Shelby hardware. As the name indicates, it was powered by a stock 351ci V8, again made in Mexico. Production estimates are of 250 units for that year.
At the end of 1971, Shelby was out of business. The last Mexican Shelbys built were a 300 car run based off the Ford Maverick. Similarly to the GT351, there was no performance addition, nor actual Shelby hardware. These 300 cars marked the end of what was arguably the most interesting of all the Latin American classic cars.
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Shelby fan since high school in the 60's. Plenty of car shows, and SAAC conventions. And yet I have never seen a 67' Shelby de Mexico. Never. Just the photos posted from when they were new. Same with the 68's.
A collector in Houston, TX has one. Extremely cool to see in person!
The beauty of these forgein Shelbys is that they made full size models, Mustangs and Mavericks
History of Shelby de Mexico from the Shelby American World Registry - Ford Maverick Information Site
http://www.maverick.to/foreign-mavericks/history-of-shelby-de-mexico/
Quote from: roddster on January 30, 2020, 12:13:32 PM
Shelby fan since high school in the 60's. Plenty of car shows, and SAAC conventions. And yet I have never seen a 67' Shelby de Mexico. Never. Just the photos posted from when they were new. Same with the 68's.
See if you can take a few pics and share with us
Gracias
Quote from: Shelby_r_b on January 30, 2020, 12:15:20 PM
A collector in Houston, TX has one. Extremely cool to see in person!
S H E L B Y de Mejico
Thanks for the pix! Interesting cars.
BTW: On the BFG tire, what is the word before Radial?
Wish I knew...
Quote from: Side-Oilers on January 30, 2020, 01:57:43 PM
Thanks for the pix! Interesting cars.
BTW: On the BFG tire, what is the word before Radial?
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Here are some pics I have of the aforementioned Shelby.
B.F. Goodrich Euzkadi Radial
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GOODRICH-EUZKADI-RADIAL-FR-70-14-VERY-RARE-OLD-MEXICAN-ASHTRAY-/223338012251
shelby r b much appreciated you sharing those photos with us
gracias senor
Quote from: Shelby_r_b on January 30, 2020, 03:03:39 PM
Here are some pics I have of the aforementioned Shelby.
and that is why you are the BOSS !
EUZKADI by BF Goodrich
thank you
Quote from: Bossbill on January 30, 2020, 03:13:28 PM
B.F. Goodrich Euzkadi Radial
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GOODRICH-EUZKADI-RADIAL-FR-70-14-VERY-RARE-OLD-MEXICAN-ASHTRAY-/223338012251
Pictured left to right are Ford dealers Pablo Bush, Marceal Llano, President of Ford Mexico Sev Bass, Ford Dealer Hipolito Gerard and Velazquez. This car (complete with Terlingua Racing decals) was the sister car to the infamous "Little Red."
This is the one from my area.
http://www.mustangandfords.com/featured-vehicles/1708-a-1969-mexican-shelby-thats-one-of-306
Quote from: Bossbill on January 30, 2020, 03:13:28 PM
B.F. Goodrich Euzkadi Radial
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GOODRICH-EUZKADI-RADIAL-FR-70-14-VERY-RARE-OLD-MEXICAN-ASHTRAY-/223338012251
That's a new one on me! Funny sounding name for an American (?) tire.
The Euzkadi brand is Mexican, founded by a group of entrepreneurs in 1928. The brand produces tires for passenger cars, SUVs and SUVs / vans.
Since 1998, Euzkadi has been acquired by Continental Group, which provided technological and financial support. Together, they won the fourth place in the Mexican market, producing approximately 7 million tires/year.
the elusive 1972 Shelby GT 351
el carro # 192
Although the first production Shelby de Mexico's weren't built until 1967, this car (a 1965 coupe prepared by Lew Spencer and Carroll Shelby's High Performance Motors) can technically be considered to be the first Shelby de Mexico. This car was driven to a class win at the Mexico Toluca Road Race by driver Juan Emilio Proal.
El Senor Manual Ortiz y el distinguido Senor Eduardo Velasquez.
Automovil que guio dos veces en la carrera Mejicana Rallye el campion Senor Carlos "C.S" Sales
Not only is it funky, it is very well preserved. Beautiful thanks for sharing 1 of 306
How many are left ????
Quote from: 1109RWHP on January 30, 2020, 08:21:40 PM
This is the one from my area.
http://www.mustangandfords.com/featured-vehicles/1708-a-1969-mexican-shelby-thats-one-of-306
El senor Manual Ortiz, senorita Laura Aleman, Carroll Shelby los distiguidos senora Manuela y senor Eduardo Velasquez. Photo tomada en el la Morena Dinner Club, año de nuestro senor 1966.
It's a shame we never see a Shelby de Mexico from '67 or '68 surviving today. Does anyone know of any here in the US? All we have are those grainy bw pictures. ???
Wait till you see what they found in mejico
Quote from: BGlover67 on January 31, 2020, 10:40:25 AM
It's a shame we never see a Shelby de Mexico from '67 or '68 surviving today. Does anyone know of any here in the US? All we have are those grainy bw pictures. ???
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S H E L B Y de Mejico 1969 show room poster
1969 S H E L B Y de Mejico
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1972 S H E L B Y de Mejico GT 351
1967 S H E L B Y driven by Freddy Van Beuren
1969 S H E L B Y driven by Memo Rojas
El Maverick
In D.F. Mexico
The problem with those cars is that they are just production Mexican Mustangs with various parts added.
There are no two exactly alike and they were ordered according to what the buyer wanted.
There are no Shelby VIN tags on them like the US versions so they are essentially regular Mustangs with stripes added here and there.
For that matter, there are probably some that are standard 6 cylinder with 3 speed transmissions?
The combination of parts on them is a perfect example of "cash talks, nobody walks" and there is no such thing as standard "Shelby equipment" on them...unfortunately.
Quote from: shelbydoug on February 04, 2020, 09:49:09 AM
The problem with those cars is that they are just production Mexican Mustangs with various parts added.
There are no two exactly alike and they were ordered according to what the buyer wanted.
There are no Shelby VIN tags on them like the US versions so they are essentially regular Mustangs with stripes added here and there.
For that matter, there are probably some that are standard 6 cylinder with 3 speed transmissions?
The combination of parts on them is a perfect example of "cash talks, nobody walks" and there is no such thing as standard "Shelby equipment" on them...unfortunately.
Well, I wish this information was available earlier in the post.
Guess this explains why I can't find them in the registry.
Oh well, at minimum a fanciful fishing story. (https://emoticons.datahamster.com/fishing.gif)
You are probably right...
But like the European versions authorized by CS himself
Quote from: shelbydoug on February 04, 2020, 09:49:09 AM
The problem with those cars is that they are just production Mexican Mustangs with various parts added.
There are no two exactly alike and they were ordered according to what the buyer wanted.
There are no Shelby VIN tags on them like the US versions so they are essentially regular Mustangs with stripes added here and there.
For that matter, there are probably some that are standard 6 cylinder with 3 speed transmissions?
The combination of parts on them is a perfect example of "cash talks, nobody walks" and there is no such thing as standard "Shelby equipment" on them...unfortunately.
Yes
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Quote from: Chris Thauberger on February 04, 2020, 11:06:05 AM
Quote from: shelbydoug on February 04, 2020, 09:49:09 AM
Well, I wish this information was available earlier in the post.
Guess this explains why I can't find them in the registry.
Oh well, at minimum a fanciful fishing story. (https://emoticons.datahamster.com/fishing.gif)
Interesting,but muy dificil to authenticate right???
Those cars are Ford Mavericks, not Mustangs, unless my eyes deceive me.
Unless they have the originating paperwork back to its purchase
Quote from: 557 on February 04, 2020, 11:48:28 AM
Interesting,but muy dificil to authenticate right???
By golly just took a segundo look and you wre correcto!
Quote from: CSX 4133 on February 04, 2020, 01:07:01 PM
Those cars are Ford Mavericks, not Mustangs, unless my eyes deceive me.
But wait there's more !
Dont want to frighten anyone but they are looking for a convertible Maverick...
Those are certainly not attractive.
Didn't that hood come on the Maverick Grabber ? we used to call them Maverick with a wax job ;)
Mike
Hola Mejico do you have this carro ?
Another elegant and magnificent Shelby de Mexico 1972
Another elegant and magnificent Shelby de Mexico 1972
Another elegant and magnificent Shelby de Mexico 1970 driven by Memo Rojas
El Shelby de Mexico
El Shelby de Mexico
Otro Shelby de Mejico
In D.F.
In D. F. last year
The problem with those cars is there is no unique Shelby VIN tag and that makes them essentially Mexican Mustangs with various decorations added to them.
As such they are very little investment value and just a curiosity at best.
Intrinsic beauty and intrinsic value are in the eyes and wallets of the buyer/seller
Quote from: shelbydoug on June 05, 2020, 08:59:22 AM
The problem with those cars is there is no unique Shelby VIN tag and that makes them essentially Mexican Mustangs with various decorations added to them.
As such they are very little investment value and just a curiosity at best.
1967 Shelby Mex
No fan shroud to direct air low and looks like aftermarket flex fan. Is this really a Shelby De Mexico or modified Mustang hardtop?
Buenos Dias,
Don that is a great question. Only thing I can say is , it exist, it has a known history, currently residing in a collection in Mexico. I am not a Shelby Mex expert nor do I propose to be, let those who are chime in.
Adios
Quote from: Don Johnston on June 05, 2020, 08:21:51 PM
No fan shroud to direct air low and looks like aftermarket flex fan. Is this really a Shelby De Mexico or modified Mustang hardtop?
Una placa de Ford Mexico
Just received these
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car #435 Shelby de Mexico 1970 Mustang coupe poweed by a 351 driven by Senor Memo Rojas competing in el estado de Monterey Mejico 1970
Same car, same driver in post 62 ? later in life in post #25 ? a lot of modifications !
Mike
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I saw one of these in San Antonio, at Lackland AFB. For years, they thought I was on crack. A pretty car for a coupe in a greenish color.
Quote from: TJinSA on October 22, 2020, 06:38:47 PM
I saw one of these in San Antonio, at Lackland AFB. For years, they thought I was on crack. A pretty car for a coupe in a greenish color.
They are out there, unfortunately the iwbers5dont want to reveal because they keep facing resistance from others. Oh thats not a Shelby.....
Reminds of once upon a time a 1967 Shelby convertible appeared.
A lot of people said, no such thing.....never made a 1967 Shelby convertible....
Boy where they wrong
OK, here is a good question: Can you get a Marti report for a SdM?
Quote from: roddster on October 23, 2020, 03:07:26 PM
OK, here is a good question: Can you get a Marti report for a SdM?
Really dont know if you can acquire a Marti report
But i hear that they can get a Martinez report for it....
picture taken in Mejico
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Odd in that most of the pictures that come up when you Google "Shelby de Mexico has the emblem placement all over. There isn't much consistency. I've seen the snake emblem either on the roof panel above the wheel, on the front fender above the GT 350, or, no snake emblem at all.
Plus, it is the same with that thin rocker moulding, either the car has it, or, not at all.
I agree with you no consistency, guess they did not have adequate instructions. Possibly whatever was available on that day got slapped on
Quote from: roddster on November 19, 2020, 10:08:40 AM
Odd in that most of the pictures that come up when you Google "Shelby de Mexico has the emblem placement all over. There isn't much consistency. I've seen the snake emblem either on the roof panel above the wheel, on the front fender above the GT 350, or, no snake emblem at all.
Plus, it is the same with that thin rocker moulding, either the car has it, or, not at all.
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Maverick
Don't those cross-hair-styled taillights signify it's a Mercury Comet?
Quote from: FL SAAC on January 06, 2021, 09:08:57 AM
Maverick
Nope. That is a Shelby! Shelby GT 250!
See http://www.ponysite.de/shelbyeuropa_GT250.htm
Thank you, sir, for the correction.
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1967 Guadalajara road races
El Maveriko...
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Este auto SHELBY 1968 en particular pertenecio a el gran actor Mario "Cantinflas" Moreno
Original Shelby Mex
I think the Mavrick looks better.
Quote from: 67 GT350 on June 22, 2021, 01:31:25 PM
I think the Mavrick looks better.
Potato....potatoe. Tomato...tomato....flip a coin both are interesting vehicle's
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Interesting, from a few years ago.
http://www.maverick.to/foreign-mavericks/shelby-de-mexico/
Quote from: honker on October 16, 2021, 11:52:32 PM
Interesting, from a few years ago.
http://www.maverick.to/foreign-mavericks/shelby-de-mexico/
Yes, interesting indeed. This is a look into the way things used to be back in the day, especially with respect to Carroll's life style. Men who participated in such events would be branded as politically incorrect, misogynistic, and who knows what else by today's standards. For sure, Carroll was known as a lady's man and now we see why. Now I'm not defending these men, just pointing out how different things are today.
Quote from: honker on October 16, 2021, 11:52:32 PM
Interesting, from a few years ago.
http://www.maverick.to/foreign-mavericks/shelby-de-mexico/
Great info thanks for providing
Shelby Mex rolling
Orale
recent
Are you looking at the girl or the car?
Quote from: shelbydoug on November 11, 2021, 08:11:04 AM
Are you looking at the girl or the car?
Me personally, the car will pass on the child
Mira, Mira, mira!
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^^^ Nice looking '68. I dig the color combo.
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Velasquez had become a Shelby parts dealer, and in 1967 he entered into a partnership with Carroll Shelby which resulted in a company called "Shelby de Mexico."
Anybody know the extent of the "partnership"? Did CS have a desk/office and actually participate or are the cars the first of his licensing deals?
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on April 26, 2022, 09:55:20 PM
Velasquez had become a Shelby parts dealer, and in 1967 he entered into a partnership with Carroll Shelby which resulted in a company called "Shelby de Mexico."
Anybody know the extent of the "partnership"? Did CS have a desk/office and actually participate or are the cars the first of his licensing deals?
Straight from el caballos boca.......
Shelby de México from the Shelby American World Registry – Mexican Mustang Registry
https://mexicanmustangregistry.com/shelby-de-mexico-from-the-shelby-american-world-registry/
Straight from el Maestro's mouth
Shelby de Mexico by Eduardo Velazquez – Mexican Mustang Registry
https://mexicanmustangregistry.com/shelby-de-mexico-by-eduardo-velazquez/
Quote from: FL SAAC on April 26, 2022, 10:34:02 PM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on April 26, 2022, 09:55:20 PM
Velasquez had become a Shelby parts dealer, and in 1967 he entered into a partnership with Carroll Shelby which resulted in a company called "Shelby de Mexico."
Anybody know the extent of the "partnership"? Did CS have a desk/office and actually participate or are the cars the first of his licensing deals?
Straight from el caballos boca.......
Shelby de México from the Shelby American World Registry – Mexican Mustang Registry
https://mexicanmustangregistry.com/shelby-de-mexico-from-the-shelby-american-world-registry/
Still doesn't mention extent of partnership. The one paragraph that says "Velasquez was, however able to build the business up....." leads me to believe it was a licensing deal only where CS had no direct involvement and sold them parts to build cars he collected a royalty on.
There is also some BS on that site about CS selling the Cobra name to Ford. Ford seized it along with all the other trademarks and assets when he could not repay the 5 year startup loan they gave him in 1962. That he could not sell "Cobra" parts is also 100% false. Here is an ad for parts from 1968. CS is still selling "Cobra" stuff but as a middleman for Ford Parts - which is why he can use the name in his ads. I'd wager the Mexico deal required them to buy the parts from CS or lose the car deal. CS was totally in the Torrance address in November 67.
I should have looked in my own archives on this........
A final nail in the "partnership" coffin is the SA memo about how CSs companies will operate in the future with no mention of Shelby de Mexico
Orale !
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Is that just the same car over and over? I've never seen another '67 SdM except for the advertisement. Hard to believe this is the only one to survive.
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Que ?
Donde ?
Pues aqui tienen el Shelby de la senora del Doctor Eduardo Velasquez de Chavez
Es un vehiculo totalmente genial
Una photo del Doctor Eduardo Velasquez de Chavez en sus muy buenos tiempos con Shelby .... mero mero
El capo especial para el shelby
Orale
Mero
Mero Mero
Orale !
is that an 83?