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Yes sorry I should have been more specific.
The small block 68 GT would have to be the J code if Perry does only want a small block GT

(I’m also pretty sure 289s could be ordered Thru all of 68 but I think the confusion lies in that mid year they ran out of 289 blocks and used 302 blocks but the cars were still 2v C codes…but that’s all for another discussion another day)

Unsure if Perry knows you could get a 67 2v C code GT

Thanks for sharing the stories.  I grew up in Westchester County (moved South in 2002) and don't think I ever met Bob.  Wish I had.
 

Doesn't look like 1967 brittany blue to me!

Sorry for not including the 67 K code (awesome car) and many others....  I love all Ford powered vehicles, but I would be here for days and I had to cut it off at some point, so I figured just the Shelby products considering this is a Shelby driven forum.

Have a good day!

No need to apologize at all.  Thanks for starting the post, it was great to have all the Shelby related cars in one post.  Totally understand why others were not included here.

Regarding dust etc. Here’s my take. When you consign a car with Mecum you have 3 category of choices that cost $500, $1k, $1500. It seems depending on which you chose determines your potential day and lot #. If you do the $1500 category you have to state a range you expect the car to hammer for. Your category and lot # also determined where your car gets placed on display. All the collection cars are inside or under a tent on pavement. The rest are either under no tent or under tent on grass. It gets very dusty and it’s a constant battle to keep the cars clean. Mine got delivered Thurs last week and when I got there Sunday afternoon it was pretty dirty, spent 2 hours cleaning it and then each day after 2-3x wiping dust off it.
It’s best if you’re a seller to be there in person or have someone there representing you.
If a Vert top was left down it was most likely because the owner put it down prior to going across the block. The Mecum drivers are so busy they don’t have time to put up every top that was down when it was time for them to drive it.
Oceola Park as Royce mentioned is rented by Mecum. I’m curious how much in advance Mecum gets into town to set up because it takes a lot of setup.
I think I read the whole park (including a stadium) is 200 acres. I was advised to bring or rent a golf cart and I’m glad I did! They do have a company on site renting the one person little scooters for $60/day.

Hope that sheds some light on things.

67 FB K code, 4 speed.  Sold 157K not counting fees. Congrats!

Thanks! Whata experience!

I don't want to be too harsh but is Mecum
the sleaziest auction company or do others
deserve that title? Truly sorry for asking.
T

Why ask if you’re truly sorry!? Lol

Can you explain why you say this about Mecum?
I’m asking since this is my first time at any big auction let alone having a car go through it.
I have a buddy who does a lot of Mecum auctions and is running 45 cars thru Kissimmee currently.

Regardless of how my car does, I’m glad I came to experience it.
Running a production like this in my eyes is a big undertaking but they do it often so they
have it down to a well oiled machine it seems

historybuff,

Thanks for the info.
I’m not on site yet but will be Sunday afternoon.
I’ll try to get some pics of the road art on Monday.
Is there specific pics of pieces you want to see?