This identification / buyers guide has been written for those interested in the 1967 Shelby GT 500. The 1967 Shelby GT 500 is seen as one of the most desirable, if not the most desirable American production sports car in history, due to its motorsport success, and cult status derived from the ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’ movie remake.
The 1967 GT 500 was produced in fastback form only, however, there was one 1967 GT 5080 convertible prototype made. This convertible is considered particularly special as it was technically the last Shelby Mustang convertible car to come from the Shelby American Inc. factory.
As the 1967 Shelby GT 500 can effectively be recreated from a standard 1967 Mustang fastback, accurate identification of these cars is particularly important. Below, relevant information is provided for the GT 500, including interior and exterior features, as well as detailed engine and chassis number identification criteria.
19767 Shelby Gt 500 statistics:
Numer Produced: 2,050 (Including 2,048 standard fastbacks, 1 notchback concept, 1 convertible prototype).
EXTERIOR FEATURES - 1967 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT 500
The 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 had the following external features, which provide a good starting point for the identification of a genuine car.
GENERAL BODY FEATURES:
Front hood scoop / air intake.
Air scoops on the upper and lower rear quarter panel, with the lower scoops actually functional on early 1967 cars
Fibreglass bootlid with spoiler
Long/broad tail lights taken from the 1967 Ford Mercury Cougar (minus the chrome trim)
A unique grill with two central 7” spotlights under the fiberglass bonnet extension. Note, some GT 500’s had lights placed further apart due to individual state regulations
Additional hood pins/lock down cables were added to the hood
Some 1967 GT 500’s had 3” exhaust tip extensions. Others used the quad exhaust extensions from the GT Mustang
BADGING AND DECALS:
G.T. 500 rocker panel stripes down the side of the car
Cobra front grille and front fender emblems, a rear bootlid emblem
Shelby Cobra petrol cap cover
WHEELS:
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