02678 Info

[Corey Bowcutt]

I have a friend who has a dream of owning a Shelby.  He has never owned one and knows nothing about them other than he really likes them.  He reached out to me about one he found online at Classic Auto Mall.  It is number 02678.

First off does anyone have any knowledge of this car.  I have a registry and have read that but beyond the registry is there any tribal knowledge on this car?

Secondly, I am trying to decipher the buck tag and have not been able to find a decoder for the buck tags.  Can anyone help?

Thank you,

Corey

[Coralsnake]

159 Rotation number
34   Welding bay position
O1C  March 1 1968
63B   Deluxe fastback
FDS   Fold down seat
5A     Black deluxe interior

VIN   

D code for Acapulco Blue
ACA BLU MT   Acapulco Blue Metallic color name

PS  Power Steering
SHELBY  car for Shelby American
PB   Power Brakes
DE    Dual exhaust

IT   Interior trim pkg

TC   tilt column
FD    Fold down

[Corey Bowcutt]

Thank you Pete.

[Bill Collins]

One of my knowledgeable Shelby friends looked at this car a few weeks ago. He reported to me that it has sustained a good bit of body work that included a lot of plastic filler. it appears it may have redone as a hobbyist level effort and shows it upon close inspection.

I would recommend an in person inspection by a capable expert before pulling the trigger. DO NOT buy the car based on photographs.

[Coralsnake]

Excellent suggestion Mr Collins!

+1

[Corey Bowcutt]

much appreciated.

is it my imagination or does it look to have dual quads?

corey

[JD]

159 Rotation number
34   Welding bay position
O1C  March 1 1968
63B   Deluxe fastback
FDS   Fold down seat
5A     Black deluxe interior

VIN   

D code for Acapulco Blue
ACA BLU MT   Acapulco Blue Metallic color name

PS  Power Steering
SHELBY  car for Shelby American
PB   Power Brakes
DE    Dual exhaust

IT   Interior trim pkg

TC   tilt column
FD    Fold down

Not trying to start a range war or anything like it - but the posting inserted above decoding the Buck Tag (thanks Pete!) the photo looks to be a "DU" not a "BLU" is that a variation?  The last line has both a "B" and a "D", kinda looks like a "D" ???  Just asking I'm learning on these '68 Buck Tags -

[Coralsnake]

Its probably "BU" the color name is always after the color code

I did the decode from memory 🤪

[shelbymann1970]

One of my knowledgeable Shelby friends looked at this car a few weeks ago. He reported to me that it has sustained a good bit of body work that included a lot of plastic filler. it appears it may have redone as a hobbyist level effort and shows it upon close inspection.

I would recommend an in person inspection by a capable expert before pulling the trigger. DO NOT buy the car based on photographs.

+1

[Rodster-500]

much appreciated.

is it my imagination or does it look to have dual quads?

corey

It looks that way?

Classic Auto Mall consigns cars and the owner sets the price.

Might be a diamond in the rough. 

Your friend should have the car checked out and make an offer based on the findings if it's something he can live with.

[Rodster-500]

159 Rotation number
34   Welding bay position
O1C  March 1 1968
63B   Deluxe fastback
FDS   Fold down seat
5A     Black deluxe interior

VIN   

D code for Acapulco Blue
ACA BLU MT   Acapulco Blue Metallic color name

PS  Power Steering
SHELBY  car for Shelby American
PB   Power Brakes
DE    Dual exhaust

IT   Interior trim pkg

TC   tilt column
FD    Fold down

What do you think about the floors Pete? 

The cars seems very solid underneath?

[Coralsnake]

I will send you a message

[Corey Bowcutt]

Pete, I would be interested in any thoughts as well.

Corey

[gt350shelb]

i will second bill collins ....  it looks like an 80 s resto with a lot of hidden stuff . in my opinion its priced as a restored car  that it is not .

[Rodster-500]

Listed as SOLD.