Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback 1970, Estados Unidos

 

Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback 1970, Estados Unidos

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Cor Medium Gold.

Nota do blog: Data 2025 / Autoria não obtida.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback, Estados Unidos

 

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback, Estados Unidos
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While Carroll Shelby’s Cobra was seemingly invincible on the track, Shelby, Ken Miles, Phil Remington and the rest of Shelby American’s rowdy team whipped Ford’s Mustang into SCCA B-Production racing dominance, culminating in three consecutive SCCA National Championships (1965-67). While Shelby American somehow managed to produce a few thousand cars during this frenetic period, the many competing demands of racing and road-car production led Ford Motor Company to assume greater control of Shelby’s operations by late 1966 in a drive for higher quality control and production volumes.
Recognizing Shelby’s considerable value as a winning brand, Ford made a deal with Shelby in 1967, whereby GT350 and GT500 Mustang production would be carried out for a new company, Shelby Automotive, Inc., by A.O. Smith near Detroit. In return, Carroll Shelby retained control of his racing team and parts/accessories businesses.
According to its corresponding Deluxe Marti Report, this Shelby GT350 Fastback was produced on March 22, 1967—28 days behind schedule—and carries Shelby No. 01675. In addition to the K-Code based, Shelby-modified 289 CI V-8 engine and 4-speed manual transmission, this highly equipped GT350 was delivered to Eger Motors Inc. in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, in Code 5 Dark Moss Green paint with a black Décor interior including front bucket seats. Other highlights include power front disc brakes, power steering, a center console, fold-down rear seat, Courtesy Light Group, the Extra Cooling Package and white side stripes. The close-coupled Lucas driving lights were a relatively rare feature for compliance with local state requirements. Highly optioned and accompanied by a Marti Report confirming original features and factory data, this 1967 Shelby GT350 exemplifies the maturation of Shelby’s GT Mustang.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350H 1966, Estados Unidos

 

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350H 1966, Estados Unidos
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The original Shelby GT350 proved such a success that in September 1965 Shelby made a deal with the Hertz rental car company to offer his hopped-up Mustang as part of Hertz’s new Sports Car Club, cleverly promoting the new Shelby through what amounted to paid test drives by potential buyers. A total of 1,000 of the GT350 H models, most of which were finished in black with distinctive gold Le Mans stripes, were supplied to Hertz in 1966. It was not uncommon for the cars to be returned after a weekend rental with signs of racing numbers still on the doors.
Of the initial order of 150 cars, the most desirable GT350 Hs are the 85 examples that were originally delivered with a four-speed manual transmission. Hertz quickly notified Shelby that not everyone could drive a stick, and so the remaining 850 cars after the initial delivery batch all featured automatic transmissions.
Chassis no. SFM 6S590 is confirmed by the 1966 Shelby Registry to have been born a four-speed example and likely finished in black. It was ordered by Hertz on 15 November 1965 and fitted with a radio by Shelby’s Hi-Performance Motors of El Segundo. The car was shipped to Eger Motors of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, on 20 January 1966 for dealer prep, then delivered to Hertz in Washington, DC. The rental firm was invoiced $3,514, plus additional cost for the radio, Mico master brake cylinder, and chrome Magnum 500 wheels. Amusingly, by 11 April, the car had been driven only ten miles but would already not pass Washington, DC’s, inspection, necessitating replacement of the proportioning valve, rear wheel cylinders, and brake shoes—indicating someone probably covered those ten miles a quarter mile at a time.
The GT350 was eventually sold by Hertz to Jan Price of nearby Falls Church, Virginia, then passed to Terry Epperly of Salem, and finally, in 1986, to John P. Richards of Roanoke. Mr. Richards stored the Shelby in his garage until the spring of 1999, completing the work in 2002. Eventually it was inherited by his wife following his passing and joined the Elkhart Collection.
Today the GT350 H still presents beautifully, finished as original with correct overspray and usage of red oxide primer. Inspection reveals that beneath the fender tag is the original confidential VIN as confirmed by the Shelby American Automobile Club; the engine is a 1967 289 Hi-Performance block, likely a replacement following its storied original Hertz usage, while the aluminum T-10 transmission is dated 25 August 1965, and the rear axle, the correct nine-inch unit, is also fitted with correct axle-limit straps. The interior features period three-inch Impact lap belts. The glass is largely Ford script, while the windshield is a later replacement. Included is a correct, full-size spare in the trunk. Naturally, the glove box is signed by Carroll Shelby, while NASCAR legend Bill Elliott signed the passenger-side visor.
A fine surviving “Rent-A-Racer,” this very rare four-speed GT350 H would be the ideal mount for any number of vintage rallies and Shelby club events. Texto da RM Sotheby's.