[Guest]

what to look for .ok i know about the plate that has the shelby auto with the snake and numbers. i'm new to mustangs. the car does not have the original motor ,but the guy does have a j code block to go with it . the interior is very poor,outside is good. front end rebuilt. he is asking 20,000 for it . any INFO would help. thanks for your time guys. will baker

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by baker on 04/14/01 09:18 AM (server time).</FONT></P>

 

[Art]

Shoulder harnesses, fog lights, and console are big$. You should contact SAAC with the VIN# to confirm everything is Kosher.

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[rmarks]

I've got a copy of the latest Shelby American World Registry, as do other VMFers. Post the Shelby VIN and we can tell you about the car.

Rich
1966 GT convertible

 

[Guest]

8T02J155431-01252

 

[68gt390bench]

I don't know what some others thinks, but I'd say 20K is a bit much from the description of the car. Where is it located? I've seen a few complete and prob. #2 to 3 cars here in the North east selling w/asking prices (these are '68 GT350's...) of about $18.5-20K.

Mike

Mike
Cortlandt Manor, NY
'68 GT390 FB, 4spd bench seat
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[Guest]

#1252 is a hertz car, shipped to S&C Motors in San Francisco. I also think 20k is alittle high for one in that shape. But on the other hand some of these prices I see on ebay leave me shaking my head.

 

[Guest]

well i just got back car is fair to good inside and out needs some body work (fiberglass) also it's been painted black, not the original winter green any more. needs some mechanical work brakes shocks tires.etc. and he has a j code motor complete. i offered 18,000 he thinking about it . thanks for all the info if anyone has any more info i would appreciate it thank very much guys . will baker ca. ps. the car is less than 40 min drive from my house .

 

[68gt390bench]

Good luck. Let us know what happens and post some pics to the web if the deal comes thru.

Mike

Mike
Cortlandt Manor, NY
'68 GT390 FB, 4spd bench seat
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[rmarks]

What poppashelby gave you is about all there is in the registry for info on the car--doesn't even mention color and options. I think what you offered is a good price and you may even consider going up a notch if he counter offers.

Rich
1966 GT convertible

 

[Guest]

I'll give you a bit more information.

8T02J155431

The 8 = sold in 1967/1968
The T = car was made in at the Metuchen, New Jersey plant
The 02 = The car is a "fastback" model
The J = the gt-350 was originally equipped w/ a 302 4 bbl.
The 155431 = 155,430th one made

 

[Jeff_Speegle]

Unfortunatlely checking with SAAC will not confirm much but will elminate some porrly done fakes.

Checked out a few Shelbys that had been rebodied that had letters from SAAC confirming them. They do word the letters carefully so that they really comfirm nothing more than "that Ford VIN is one of the VIN's used to build a Shelby" Doesn't mean that the VIN is from the car its on now

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[Jeff_Speegle]

Like others I believe that the asking price and offer are high for the car in question. Based on yoru description you will be into this car around $30-35,000. TOO much for one of the less popular Shelbys. $20K sounds more like a price from the late 80's when the market was over stimulated

8T02J155431-01252 is a "unknown" car according to the registry meaning that no pervious owners have contacted SAAC and provided information. Hopefully its still somewhere in CA and rust free.

Jeff Speegle
MCA Shelby Gold Card

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/6473
Mustang & Shelby research, documentation

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1609818&a=12284202&p=44925357&Sequence=7&res=high.jpg

 

[Guest]

well looks like car is mine.seller is going to sign receipt say that car is a real shelby 68 gt350 and that it will authenticate or i will receive a full refund of all cash.so this weekend i should have it.i can't wait. but my bank account can.