Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. This was our featured attitude of the week for the week starting april 3, 2011. The 1966 vintage produced 66 gt350 convert on the other hand sell for 3 to 4 times as much as a comparable gt350 fastback. The air condition in the car appears to be dealer installed. Nevertheless, carroll lent his name to yet another shelby series, the 1969 gt350 and gt500 the kr suffix was dropped, though they now suffered the indignity of being built alongside regular production mustangs in southfield, michigan. This whiteglove and sportjacket event drew the top shelby entries, and many restorers, owners, enthusiasts and business people. The 6970 shelbys were some of the most complicated and unique automobiles manufactured. Read about the design and performance of the 1969 shelby gt350 and gt500 on the next page. Stk 2626 1969 ford mustang shelby gt350 the 1969 mustang shelby gt350 was the production year of production for the 1st generation shelby gts.
In 1969 there were only 670 gt350 fastbacks that rolled off the assembly line compared to the 1157 gt500 fastbacks. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. A few uncompleted 1969 models were finished in 1970 and given 1970 serial numbers, though those cars are for all intents and purposes otherwise 1969 models. Documented by marti auto works, all numbers matching, fully rotisser. Tradition demanded that shelby mustangs, including the 1969 shelby gt350 and gt500 be somewhat faster, but it wasnt going to be easy. Mustang gts sold as 1970 models 789 were actually unsold 1969 models that were revined with very minor cosmetic changes. Private sellers 1 1969 shelby gt350 convertible tribute. Free black book market values for buying, selling, or tradeins. In theory, the 1969 modelyear ford mustang shelby gt350 and gt500 was to be the second of a quartet of years for the marque that began in 1968 with a new mustang supplier metuchen, a new source of fiberglass a. Four experimental gt350 convertibles were also built for test purposes in. The fit and finish of doors are excellent, fiberglass hood has the usual bow to the middle. Find ford shelby mustangs for sale, classic shelby mustangs, shelby gt350, shelby gt500, shelby gt350h, hertz rentaracer mustangs, shelby gt350 convertible, shelby gt500 convertible, shelby gt500kr, king of the road shelby, eleanor shelby, shelby super snake and shelby tribute. One of only 404 shelby gt350 convertibles ever built.
This car was originally sold to a drug store owner in chicago and then sparingly driven and climate controlled stored by the second owner from 1984. Its a factory silver jadewhite topwhite interior gt 350. One of only 789 shelby mustangs produced for 1970 believed to be 44,000 original miles factory drag pack car with. Johnny lightning mustang series 1969 shelby gt350 convertible. Ford mustang wcg22 shelby gt350 boss cobra convertible gt japan.
Mnt performance is proud to offer this rare car for sale. The 6970 shelby s were some of the most complicated and unique automobiles manufactured. This makes the gt350 rarer and in the opinion of many shelby fans very desirable. Carroll shelby terminated his agreement with ford in mid 1969. Now based on the new sportsroof and convertible mustang body styles, shelby s newly designed mustang shared very little resemblance to the production mustang. This shelby gt350 was offered for sale by us in 2019. Shelby gt 350 convertible convertible 1969 green for sale. To see ads from the april, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. The gt 350 and gt 500 for the 1969 model year received an extensive face lift, the body alone increasing in length by 4. Total 196970 shelbys includes 789 updated 1970 models 3,155.
George huisman of michigan and ed meyer of indiana were discussing a car that had surfaced near detroit, a 1969 shelby gt500 convertible. This shelby has undergone a complete frameon restoration. Ford and carroll shelby already had a hit on their hands with the trackoriented gt350, and in 1967 they introduced a bigblock variant of their potent mustang collaborationthe gt500. Total production was 3942 cars, of which 935 were gt350 fastbacks. Shelby fans will also note the classic shelby design note of grillmounted high beams. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. The images shown are representations of the 1969 shelby mustang gt 350 and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or. We specialize in concours quality full res torations and also hard to get original and manufacturing top quality reproduction parts.
All trim, chrome and accessories have all been replaced or restored. Jim cowles opened shelby parts and restoration, llc in 1978 and has been operating fulltime in green bay, wi ever since. Optioned with numbers matching 302ci v8, 4speed transmission, power disc brakes, power stee. Of course it is hard to gauge as only 2 of the original 1966 made converts has changed hands in recent years. Shelby and his children and grand children still have their continuation gt350 converts after all these years. Today, the shelby gt350 remains an iconic performance machine, easily distinguished from other mustangs by both performance and valuation. My years designing, testing and racing carrolls legendary. Grabber orange 1969 mustang shelby gt350 convertible owned by jim srp from boerne, texas. Documentation on the car is outstanding2 owners cards in their nametemporary ownercard with vin platebuild sheetregistration dating back to 1969 see picturesinspection slipsdating back to 1969original shelby gt350500 owners manualbattery warranty book one of thebest documented vehiclesive ever seen. It is an original colorado car and owned by the same family since 1980. Keith schadoff is a walking history book regarding a. Digital black book has uploaded 985 photos to flickr. This tech tip is from the full book, the definitive shelby mustang guide. Each of the four convertibles was a different colorgreen, yellow, blue, and red.
Get instant price details on the market value of the 1969 shelby gt350 convertible. This is a brand new book that just arrived, and i really like it. Following the introduction of the fifth generation ford mustang in 2005, the shelby nameplate was revived as a new highperformance model, this time designed and built by ford. Ford mustang shelby gt350 1969 pictures, information. There are thirty cars rare finds listed in this great book. This is an exact copy of a shelby gt350 convertible. An amazing example that every car collector would dream of owning. This offering is for a 1969 shelby gt350 mustang made for hertz. Of the 194 total gt350 convertibles produced in 69. Jan 17, 2019 this whiteglove and sportjacket event drew the top shelby entries, and many restorers, owners, enthusiasts and business people. Book ford mustang wcg22 shelby gt350 boss cobra convertible gt japan.
The gts lost their cobra tag for 1969 and once again were marketed simply as shelby gt 350 and shelby gt 500. I do not think you will find a better shelby convertible for the money. Smith, and a new home for shelby automotive michigan. Grabber orange 1969 ford mustang shelby gt350 convertible. This would be the final iteration of the shelby mustang and the end of the line as carroll shelbys role in the car he created was coming to a close. Question of value for a very rare shelby 1966 gt350. Mustang not only gained a facelift in 1969, but also its own hot versions, the mach 1 and boss 302429.
This is an original automatic however theres currently a four speed transmission installed. Buy johnny lightning mustang series 1969 shelby gt350 convertible. The images shown are representations of the 1969 shelby mustang gt 350 and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction. This exceptional replica is the best solution to own one of the most desirable muscle car of the era without the stress. The gt350 and gt500 were still available in both fastback or convertible. Find 1969 shelby cars for sale on oodle classifieds. Tony king of montana overheard that conversation and expressed some interest. This would be the final iteration of the shelby mustang and the end of the line as carroll shelby s role in the car he created was coming to a close. The engine is the original 351 with the vin clearly on the block. Shelby parts and restoration original shelby specialist for. Results include ads from the march, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news.
Saint louis, mo 63114 1590 miles from you 1965 shelby gt350. Who figured out that there were 518 gt500kr convert vs what my old shelby buyers guide says is 318 produced. Total 1969 70 shelbys includes 789 updated 1970 models 3,155. Auction results and sales data for 1969 shelby mustang gt 350. The fiberglass nose and the roll bar made the convertible very noticeable and they quickly became a collectors item. Mustang production numbers for most mustangs shelby.
Shelby gt350 classics for sale classics on autotrader. A very nice driver quality shelby gt350 convertible. We are also a dealer of shelby automobile csx cobras. The gt 350 and gt 500 for the 1969 model year received an extensive face lift, the body alone increasing in length by 4 inches 100 mm. Book ford mustang wcg22 shelby gt350 boss cobra convertible. Nov 18, 2014 1968 ford shelby mustang gt350 convertible for sale flemings with test drive, walk through video duration. Diecast vehicles free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Aug 12, 2010 who figured out that there were 518 gt500kr convert vs what my old shelby buyers guide says is 318 produced. Of the 194 total gt350 convertibles produced in 69, it is difficult to imagine how many left are lifelong, rust free california cars and still have both of their original black and yellow license plates. Shelby parts and restoration original shelby specialist. The shelby mustang is a highperformance variant of the ford mustang which was built by shelby american from 1965 to 1968, and from 1969 to 1970 by ford.
This prototype was also the first 428cj mustang built at dearborn, as well. To be offered at auction at rm sothebys amelia island event, 6 7 march 2020. Msrp, dealer invoice price and costtoown data for new shelby gt350 convertible. That same year, production of the specialty mustangs moved from shelby americans california facility to ionia, michigan, where ford could exercise more. Sessler lists the 196970 shelby mustang as one model.