The rest of the changes had to do with emissions. According to Ford, the changes have resulted in a 14-percent reduction in drag and a 66-percent increase in front-end downforce. The Shelby Ecoboost includes a handling pack upgraded suspension. These new colors could be combined with Satin Black or Gloss White stripes and a new set of wheels in Satin Black or Bright Silver Metallic. The 1969 model year received an extensive face lift with the body increasing in length by 4 inches.
They also incorporated air ducts for the front brakes into them. Archived from on September 29, 2009. All appropriate Shelby trim and exterior equipment is intact, including the fog lamps and functioning sequential rear turn signals. All vehicles are sold with a title. I am going to leave that up to the person that buys the car to make that decision. While early 1965 cars had black engine blocks, 1966 and later cars had their engines painted the regular factory Ford dark blue.
The grille is also new, with a black anodized material used both in the upper and lower portions of the front intake. It is among the smoothest, best driving examples that I have ever offered. A High Performance aluminium flywheel and a twin-clutch assembly is also used. Other changes included special rear quarter-panel windows replacing the factory extractor vents, functional brake scoops on each side, and optional SelectShift 3-speed , as well as an optional Paxton supercharger. It is believed to be the result of subsurface finishing materials not being allowed to fully dry before the paint was applied. It has 19-inch aluminum wheels which are wrapped This article contains wording that without imparting real information.
The 1966 models came with a dual-exhaust exiting in the rear. Installation was simple and easy. Subtle body changes included functional side brake scoops and a special rear quarter panel window, while a SelectShift three-speed automatic transmission was made available. And between the seats, a correct inertia-reel harness hangs like news seatbelts. This vehicle is well documented in the Shelby American Automobile Club and we welcome an inspection to verify the condition and patina of this special Shelby. Campbell undertook a restoration which included a disassembly of the car, complete repaint and mechanical rebuild, and installation of some new interior and exterior trim.
The original gas tank has been painted grey on its underside. The Super Snake will offer a 605 hp 451 kW at the engine 5. The Terlingua features improvements to the handling with components, and improved braking capabilities that included Baer brakes. All collectors and car enthusiast realize that a car can only be original once. A special aluminum exhaust collector is located under the center of the bumper.
These custom designed fenders also allowed them to totally re-design an entirely new and very aggressive front nose and bumper. A new camshaft, valve lifters, pistons, crankshaft kit, oil pump and timing gear with roller chain were installed. This trend for more options and luxuries continued in the following years, with the cars becoming progressively larger, heavier, and more comfortable, while losing much of their competitiveness in the process. Ford wanted to make its already-popular pony car into a fire-breather, and Shelby did just that. This tag number identifies a 2:32 low gear close ratio application in a 1969 model year Mustang with either 302 or 351 engine. Finished in the beautiful original factory Pastel Gray the paint is still in excellent condition. Marti-Report verified for its authenticity.
Behind the cockpit, a fully restored trunk props a correct mat below a fully functional courtesy light. Under hood options include an upgraded intercooler and cooling kits for the differential and transmission. The driver slips into a comfortable Hi-Back Bucket Seat with the bright Red band at the top of the pleats. During rental, these cars were sometimes used as production class cars at events, and were rumored to have been returned to Hertz with evidence of roll bars being welded in. The result is over 335 hp 250 kW on 91 octane fuel and significantly better handling. The Complete Book of Shelby Automobiles: Cobras, Mustangs, and Super Snakes. By October 1966, Ford took control over engineering and purchasing.
I could easily install new front seat covers and a few other minor items to the car but the fact that it appears all original tells me to leave it alone. Now that you've waded through all the flowery prose about paint and stainless trim, it's time to get down to business. The technology was subsequently improved upon by Ford and Flamespray. January 2019 f tires of Shelby's choosing. Shelby also added a short-throw shifter with cue-ball knob, a serial number plaque and Shelby-badged floor mats. Braking was courtesy of Kelsey-Hayes discs in the front and drums in the rear, and the car was suspended by unequal arms, coil springs, and an anti-sway bar up front, with a live rear axle, multi-leaf springs and tube shocks in back. Still equipped with its numbers matching 351 V8 and 4-speed manual transmission, it's a top notch example of one of the rarest Shelby Mustangs ever produced.
A member of our sales department will be in touch within 24 hours. The updated rear wing has an optional , helping downforce without adding too much drag. The system is fitted into the original Shelby unique aluminum exhaust collector and outlet port. And '65 Thunderbird tail lights are centered between a pristine Shelby decklid insert, a showroom fresh chrome bumper, chrome trimmed reverse lights, and a unique aluminum exhaust collector. These include the Whipple and the rare Paxton superchargers. A job related relocation by Tom Koles has precipitated the sale of 918.