1967 Shelby GT 500 for sale at Samuel Laurence Ltd for GBP 169,995

1967 Shelby GT 500

Seller's description

When you enter the realm of American muscle cars, it does not get any better than the 1967 Shelby GT500, and when you lay your eyes on this very example it has a level of restoration to concours standard to match.

Built at San Jose, California, on 5 April 1967. It was finished, as it appears today, in Nightmist Blue with a knitted black fabric Décor interior, an extra-cooling package, courtesy lights, a fold-down rear seat, power steering, front disc brakes, and a heavy-duty battery.

It has an exemplary history file, two comprehensive photographic restoration folders and a Deluxe Marti report to add to the provenance of such a vehicle.

Restored by the UK’s leading specialist Alan Faulkner-Stevens, to concours condition, complete with original body panels. Restored regardless of costs exceeding over £100,000 for the rebuild. Signed and documented by Mr Carroll Shelby himself, this cars stands in better condition than new.

The car retains its original engine, intake, distributor, and correct-type Holley carburettors. Furthermore, the engine has been upgraded with a stroker crankshaft and a connecting rod kit to increase capacity to 462 cubic inches. A dynamometer report on file attests to the increased horsepower and torque.

Features include:

437 bhp, 462 cu. in. OHV Interceptor V-8 engine.
front and rear heavy-duty suspension.
power front disc and rear drum brakes.
Correct four-speed transmission and axle assembly and all of the rare Shelby fiberglass parts.
Correct steering wheel, gauges, and aluminium wheels.
Upgraded wiring and lights from the original specification, with turn signals being subtly fitted.
Full history file and report.
Multiple publications on magazines, known throughout the Shelby fraternity to be the very best there is!
Make no mistake this is the finest example in the UK, and would grace any concours event in Europe or the USA, It is a blue chip investment, the ultimate muscle car.

Contact Samuel Laurence Ltd for more details.