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Hey Randy, do you have any pictures that would show the 2 different scoop openings? That's something I was unaware of and would like to understand better.

Thanks,
Steve

Jim Cowles was selling perfect repos of that wrench at one time. If you can find whoever bought out Shelby Parts & Restoration they may still have a few.

Steve

I have also noticed a difference under the leading edge of the 1966 GT350 hoods. Some have what I call "gussets" and some don't. See these pics for the difference.

Steve
(Pictures courtesy of Brant Halterman at Virginia Classic Mustang)

I watch the carryovers pretty closely and in my opinion a nice driver quality carryover can be worth what this car brought - more or less depending on the individual car. Always keeping in mind that beauty and value are in the eye of the beholder.

The carryovers bringing $325K to #375K are usually concours examples. And as far as I can tell that pricing trend continues. If you know of a concours carryover that sold under that range in the last 2 years please let me know. I may have missed one.

BTW, I'm not trying to push values higher or lower. Just sharing my opinion and what I've learned over several years of tracking these particular cars.

Steve

Buried in the Senate's version of the new "Infrastructure" bill is a pilot program to test taxing drivers per mile driven.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_morningbrief/senate-infrastructure-bill-gives-feds-go-ahead-to-test-taxing-every-mile-americans-drive_3931837.html?utm_source=Morningbrief&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mb-2021-08-04&mktids=b6a2a99a7df96e04457e9cf9b140c334&est=vjq%2Fh1Sq7RfaX%2FF8ipgtp%2F7wmY4jpcQtSV4bNlyImEnbpd88rGSTXXKDOpqB

Of course it will NOT be called a new TAX. That might give people a negative feeling about this new... tax. They will be calling it "a national motor vehicle per-mile user fee." So it's not a new tax, it's a user fee. Now, don't you feel better?

Steve

Very difficult to predict prices on these cars. My two cents is that if you buy a car because you love it, and keep it at least 5 or 10 years, then you shouldn't lose money. And you'll have the pleasure of ownership during that time. But my crystal ball is a little hazy today so I can't guarantee that.

Steve

I find it interesting that the OVC puts quarter windows and side scoops on their ultimate 1965 GT350R. Always makes me think of a carryover.

Steve

Bob, please check for a new PM I sent you on July 22, 2021, 11:26:43 AM.

Thanks,
Steve

Before my 1966 GT350 was restored my wife used the hood to fold clothes on. Hey, it was parked right next to the washer & dryer in the garage. So handy. How could she resist?

Quote from: 69 GT350 Vert on June 15, 2021, 01:28:05 AM
Even the old timer car guys at the local cruises don't recognize or know what they are seeing when they look at my 69 shelby convertible.  Maybe 1 out of 5 know what the car is.  Forget about the younger crowd.  I get a lot of stares and 2nd looks, but it is more like "what the hell is that"? 

After the mid 90s, I noticed a sharp decline in recognition of my shelby.  Prior to that, it was rock star status.

I know what you mean about the so called "car guys" at local events. I took my 1966 GT350 to a local gathering last Friday. Had a great time looking at the wide variety of vehicles and talking to the owners. Everything from late model Mustangs to an old Corvair with a V-8 swapped in; and a '36 Ford hot rod, and a 1966 Dodge Charger and many more fun cars. But when it came to my Shelby, no one seemed interested. I'm guessing nobody there knew what a 60's Shelby was, and they weren't interested in an old Mustang. I felt sad for them. While I enjoyed every car and owner I saw and met, they sat in their lawn chairs beside their treasures with no desire to see or learn about anything else.

Oh, well. Each to their own. I'll keep going back to check out any new vehicles that might show up and to hear the owners' stories. Plus, any day I get to drive my Shelby is a great day.

Steve

Quote from: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on June 11, 2021, 09:25:52 AM
Would love to get one of the t shirts and/or posters of this. Can you order online?

No. I contacted them and was told the only way to get one of those T-shirts was to be at the event. And even then there's a chance they might run out before you get one.

THANKS for posting that. I had a lot of fun checking out the period photos, even if I couldn't read any of the text.

A quick observation. It has backup lights and a standard 1966 dash bezel, so the VIN should be something higher than 252.

Steve

With all due respect, keep in mind that the Registrars are human, and therefore occasionally make mistakes. Sometimes it's as simple as accidentally mixing up the data between two different cars. Sometimes it's taking the word of a single person because that person has proven reliable in the past. Sometimes there are judgment calls to be made when conflicting information is received. The possibilities for errors to creep into the records are limitless. And, yes, I've seen real life examples of several of those. All of them corrected when brought to light, I'm happy to say.

In spite of all that, the Registrars do an amazing job and have my undying gratitude for their hard work. Just don't expect perfection from humans.

My point is that if it's critical that some bit of information is correct then check with as many sources as possible. Just because something is in the Registry does not make it unquestionably 100% accurate. It's a great starting point, but getting confirmation from other sources is always a good idea.

Steve

By definition, an "agreed value" policy will pay the exact amount that was agreed upon in the case of a total loss. Not something less.

Steve

The Hagerty valuation seems on the high side to me. Does anyone know of any cars actually selling in those ranges?

Steve