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I'm not trying to be nit picky here but I thought I knew a thing or two about Mustang's. I've never heard of a 66 Shelby GT 500. The big blocks came to the Mustang line in 67. Can someone further enlighten me?Meghan said:Three decades later, Tim has amassed a collection of 100 vintage muscle cars in his retro ‘50s-style garage. Everything from a ’54 Polo White Corvette, the original ‘Vette, to a 66 Shelby GT-500 is on display at Surf City Garage.
GearHead_1 said:I'm not trying to be nit picky here but I thought I knew a thing or two about Mustang's. I've never heard of a 66 Shelby GT 500. The big blocks came to the Mustang line in 67. Can someone further enlighten me?
The new 1967 Mustang was followed with a new Shelby. It featured a 1967 Mercury Cougar tail light panel minus the chrome trim, a flip-up spoiler, and two sets of air scoops on each side. This was also the first American car to feature a factory roll bar.
This year also saw the introduction of the GT500 alongside the continued GT350. The new GT500 featured a 428-in³ (7 L) big-block V8. This is also one of the most famous Shelby Mustangs. A modified GT500 clone, known as "Eleanor", was featured alongside Nicholas Cage in the 2000 remake of Gone in 60 Seconds.
A convertible prototype of the GT500 was made in 1967, which was designated to be scrapped. Before Ford Motor Co. could destroy the prototype, it was stolen. The car was eventually recovered by Ford and sold as '68.
Production #'s: GT350 1,175 units, GT500 2,048 units.
So you're in agreement, this isn't an informed way to discuss your classic car collection?dengood1 said:66 Shelbys were GT 350's, and the big block GT 500's came out in 67.
GearHead_1 said:So you're in agreement, this isn't an informed way to discuss your classic car collection?
Agreed, but a little proofing would be a good idea, this is printed on their site. Eh, never mind, I'm being a little too anal on something that doesn't matter.dengood1 said:Probably just a simple date error......it's probably a '67![]()
GearHead_1 said:Agreed, but a little proofing would be a good idea, this is printed on their site. Eh, never mind, I'm being a little too anal on something that doesn't matter.
The text on their site has changed. I already checked to see and Meg's post "was" a direct quote but now updated. The picture on their "about us" page is of a 69/70 GT 350 body style. It is a great collection of muscle cars.dengood1 said:The Surf City site says it's a '68 GT-500 (take the virtual tour)......I think Meghan was just testing you![]()
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