Describing his new mustang, carroll shelby was quoted as saying this is the first car im really proud of, which is a huge statement considering the mans already impressive backcatalogue of shelbybadged automobiles. Diecast vehicles free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The jungle book colonel hathis march oneline multilanguage. Jim morrisons lost 1967 shelby gt500 classic car blog on. Why the eleanor shelby gt500 is such an iconic car thrillist. Buy 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 gt500 charcoal gray grey similar to eleanor, by shelby collectibles at. The 10 fastbacks will follow in the footsteps of fellow continuation mustang, the 1968 shelby gt500kr introduced earlier this year and will not be cheap. Shelby american to produce 10 67 gt500 super snake.
More info queen creek, az 85152 1056 miles from you click for phone enhanced listings. After a threat from the tiger shere khan, mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with. Only 3 427 67 gt500 s were produced at shelby american. May 18, 2018 this 1967 shelby gt500e super snake is a continuation car licensed by carroll shelby and number 30 of 35 known. Rumor has it that electra records bought jim the nightmist blue 1967 shelby gt500 for the work done on the self titled debut album by the doors. Jun 02, 2006 there have been a number of clones made up to look like the super snake gt500. Itswatercooled cast iron v8 back then it put out 355bhp. Explore 2 listings for 1967 shelby gt500 for sale uk at best prices.
One of 66 in this painttrim combination believed to be 66,524 actual miles. We drag race a new and classic ford shelby mustang gt500 to see what 50. Halicki was a used car salesman who wanted to make a movie. Gone in 60 sixty seconds 2000 eleanor 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 164 by greenlight 44670e by greenlight maisto m39127 1. Wheelbase was held at 108 inches, but overall width swelled by 2. This was in response to a rumor that corvette was to name their new car kr.
Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1967 shelby gt500 classics for sale near you. This is the actual car driven by nicholas cage in gone in sixty seconds 2000. Originally a dark blue automatic, this shelby has original paint and original markings throughout the car. All correct shelby and ford numbers verified by saac. The jungle book colonel hathi normal speed duration. Back in early 67, shelby was commissioned to build a highprofile promotional vehicle to test goodyears new thunderbolt tire. The result is what we now call eleanor and another stingray. In 1967 carroll shelby quit working for ford when management decided to make the brake vents cosmetic vs functional. May consider partial trade of a quality 6869 camaro z28. Rare 67 shelby gt500e super snake continuation to auction.
Of the three the one designated the super snake was on ebay maybe 10 years ago which is when charley bought it off line, the other 2 427 gt500s never have been on ebay and are currently in restoration. May 10, 2017 describing his new mustang, carroll shelby was quoted as saying this is the first car im really proud of, which is a huge statement considering the mans already impressive backcatalogue of shelbybadged automobiles. On april 57, this 1967 shelby gt500 will cross the block at the mecum auctions event held in houston, texas, with no reserve. Its eleanor, or rather, a replica eleanor, built from an officially licensed shelby gt500. Ford mustang fastback mustang cars ford mustang 1967 shelby mustang ford shelby maserati bugatti ford 2000 autos ford making your mustang look movieworthy tech news 24h is a website focused around the technology, including software, hardware and gadgets from around the world. For 1967, the gt350 carried over the kcode high performance 289 with a cobra aluminum hirise. Shelbys last fulfilled orders were placed in march 1967 and the original plan to offer 1967. Its also fitting that his shelby gt500 disappeared in 1969, never to be seen again. The gt500 was added to the lineup, equipped with a ford cobra fe series 428 cu in 7. The 1967 shelby gt500 super snake is one of the most legendary muscle cars of all time, and now this classic is being reborn in a limited run of continuation models to ease the wait for the 2020. Overall length tacked on two inches, most of it via a tidier nose with a more aggressive grille bereft of flanking.
Its the latest in the companys growing continuation series. Unless youve been living under a rock since, well, before you were born, you should know what this car is. Of the three the one designated the super snake was on ebay maybe 10 years ago which is when charley bought it off line, the other 2 427 gt500 s never have been on ebay and are currently in restoration. Real nightmist blue shelby with correct inboard driving lights. But now shelby is resurrecting another heavy hitter, the one of one 1967 shelby gt500 super snake. This 1967 shelby gt500e super snake is a continuation car licensed by carroll shelby and number 30 of 35 known. Solid and rust free, this gt500 suffered a bad accident and there is frame damage. This car was totaled in a 1967 accident and has been sitting ever since. The vehicle chosen for this test was a new 1967 gt500, but with a few interesting tweaks. Between my quest for a new daily driver and my social media feeds exclusively displaying all things mustang, and the upcoming team shelby monterey trip, i couldnt help myself from browsing to see what was listed. The super snake was never mass produced because the projected retail price would be over twice the price of a baseline gt500 and more than a 427 cobra. Only 3 427 67 gt500s were produced at shelby american. There have been a number of clones made up to look like the super snake gt500.
Forums the shelby forums community shelby of the month 1967 gt500 elj1st500 082006 discussion in shelby of the month started by rshelby, aug 1, 2006. Shelby finally puts the 1967 gt500 super snake into production. Mar 29, 2018 on april 57, this 1967 shelby gt500 will cross the block at the mecum auctions event held in houston, texas, with no reserve. This is a very very nice car that anyone would be proud to own. Dec 31, 2012 if youve been looking to add a 1967 shelby gt500 to your collection, but youve been holding out for just the right car, prepare to dust off your checkbook and write one very large check.
We drag race a new and classic ford shelby mustang gt500 to see what 50 years of progress makes. Oct 24, 2009 1967 ford mustang gt500e eleanor for sale with test drive, driving sounds, and walk through video duration. Delivered new in brittany blue with parchment interior. Ford mustang shelby gt500 eleanor 2020 home facebook. An offering such as this is a monumental event, as the possibility of owning this rare shelby could be granted at or under current market value. Jim morrisons lost 1967 shelby gt500 classic car blog. Original purpose built 1967 ford mustang for the movie gone in 60 seconds 11 on camera vehicles were built by cinema vehicle services for the movie, 4 of those vehicles were completely destroyed during filming. Aug 01, 2006 forums the shelby forums community shelby of the month 1967 gt500 elj1st500 082006 discussion in shelby of the month started by rshelby, aug 1, 2006. One story explaining the cars disappearance had morrison hitting a telephone pole on the way to the whiskyagogo. Ford mustang shelby gt500 gt 500 eleanor 124 yatming. If youve been looking to add a 1967 shelby gt500 to your collection, but youve been holding out for just the right car, prepare to dust off your checkbook and write one very large check. Thats certainly applicable to the 1967 ford shelby gt500 super snake, which shelby american will finally produce as a limited edition. This decision ultimately resulted in the first 67 g.