SAAC Forum

The Cars => 1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H => Topic started by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on December 15, 2021, 06:07:48 AM

Title: 50 years
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on December 15, 2021, 06:07:48 AM
In 1971 on December 15th I purchased 6S1431
242,000 miles later I'm still enjoying it
1st picture is when I bought it
2nd picture is this year at Hershey
3rd picture is with CSX2287
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: DennyD on December 15, 2021, 07:12:03 AM
Hi Steve, Congratulations on being a LONG-Term caretaker. Nice to see your post and photos. Great history with 6S1431. I was just reading about you and your car the other day in the SAAC 2021 Annual winter addition regarding MCACN. Denny
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: Corey Bowcutt on December 15, 2021, 07:54:01 AM
So awesome Steve!  Keep enjoying her.

Corey
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: JD on December 15, 2021, 08:57:16 AM
Really good to see and hear, congratulations
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: shelbydoug on December 15, 2021, 08:59:54 AM
April 4, 1972. Mine is coming up in the spring.

I don't know how to explain to others that want to know what exactly is wrong with me?

Have you come to an good answer? Maybe I could borrow yours?
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: FL SAAC on December 15, 2021, 09:01:24 AM
We wish you a very happy anniversary  !
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on December 15, 2021, 09:29:08 AM
Quote from: shelbydoug on December 15, 2021, 08:59:54 AM
April 4, 1972. Mine is coming up in the spring.

I don't know how to explain to others that want to know what exactly is wrong with me?

Have you come to an good answer? Maybe I could borrow yours?

No need to explain, but tell them nobody names their kid Camaro or Vette, but they do name them Shelby.
Plus after 50 years the stories are awesome
I hope to be on my deathbed smiling about all the things "I did", rather than crying and saying "I wish"
I sometimes say the car is like a Kardashian, dark, covered in gold, has a checkered past, but with the right protection (seat belts and good tires) I'd ride it
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: shelbydoug on December 15, 2021, 09:45:37 AM
Quote from: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on December 15, 2021, 09:29:08 AM
Quote from: shelbydoug on December 15, 2021, 08:59:54 AM
April 4, 1972. Mine is coming up in the spring.

I don't know how to explain to others that want to know what exactly is wrong with me?

Have you come to an good answer? Maybe I could borrow yours?

No need to explain, but tell them nobody names their kid Camaro or Vette, but they do name them Shelby.
Plus after 50 years the stories are awesome
I hope to be on my deathbed smiling about all the things "I did", rather than crying and saying "I wish"
I sometimes say the car is like a Kardashian, dark, covered in gold, has a checkered past, but with the right protection (seat belts and good tires) I'd ride it

Well maybe, but it doesn't have a fat injected butt and hasn't had a sex change.

Some say one is getting old when dreams have turned to regrets? Possibly but think of all the divorce attorney fees I've never needed to spend on?
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: hertzz350 on December 15, 2021, 10:04:03 AM
Very nice steve. Hopefully  6s689 will look that good in a couple of months when it gets painted. Mine was taken off the road in 1970.
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: S7MS427 on December 15, 2021, 10:52:11 AM
Congratulations, Steve.  A true milestone indeed!
Title: 50 years
Post by: Bill Collins on December 15, 2021, 11:02:17 AM
Steve, congratulations and welcome to the 50+ years of Shelby ownership club!
Bill

'65 GT350 5006 purchased March 31,1971
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: roddster on December 15, 2021, 11:03:26 AM
Steve, we chatted at this year's MCACN show. I'm 10 months ahead of you ownership-wise but you are 180,000 miles ahead of my GT350.  Congratulations and  many more years of ownership to you.
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: Bob Gaines on December 15, 2021, 11:06:13 AM
Steve,that is so cool.I am extremly happy to hear about the result of the good decision you made so many years ago. Enjoy the day.
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: greekz on December 15, 2021, 11:17:33 AM
Way cool!  Here is hoping you have many more years of ownership and fun.
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: mark p on December 15, 2021, 12:27:26 PM
Quote from: Corey Bowcutt on December 15, 2021, 07:54:01 AM
So awesome Steve!  Keep enjoying her.
Corey


+1
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: Side-Oilers on December 15, 2021, 03:44:46 PM
Excellent, Steve!   So much in the world has changed in those 50 years.  But for you, your GT350 has remained a constant. 

Rev it to redline once for me!
Van
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: jguyer on December 15, 2021, 04:46:38 PM
Quote from: Bill Collins on December 15, 2021, 11:02:17 AM
Steve, congratulations and welcome to the 50+ years of Shelby ownership club!
Bill

'65 GT350 5006 purchased March 31,1971

Oh great, another Shelby Club. I guess I've paid my dues.

(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/187-151221164451.jpeg)
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: shelbydoug on December 15, 2021, 05:06:54 PM
Quote from: jguyer on December 15, 2021, 04:46:38 PM
Quote from: Bill Collins on December 15, 2021, 11:02:17 AM
Steve, congratulations and welcome to the 50+ years of Shelby ownership club!
Bill

'65 GT350 5006 purchased March 31,1971

Oh great, another Shelby Club. I guess I've paid my dues.

(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/187-151221164451.jpeg)

Wow. Not all of us were 12 years old like you when we got our cars John.
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: JD on December 15, 2021, 09:47:22 PM
Quote from: jguyer on December 15, 2021, 04:46:38 PM
Quote from: Bill Collins on December 15, 2021, 11:02:17 AM
Steve, congratulations and welcome to the 50+ years of Shelby ownership club!
Bill

'65 GT350 5006 purchased March 31,1971

Oh great, another Shelby Club. I guess I've paid my dues.

(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/187-151221164451.jpeg)

John - Congrats to you too!  Great photo as well.
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on December 16, 2021, 01:06:28 AM
Nice picture
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: CharlesTurner on December 16, 2021, 01:27:19 AM
Congrats Steve and to the others here!

Was nice to chat w/you at MCACN.
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: rraceme on December 30, 2021, 11:20:27 AM
Congratulations Steve for 50 years of great ownership!  I enjoyed meeting you at the national ford show in Carlisle in 2021. You and your car presented well.
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: 427hunter on December 30, 2021, 11:40:42 AM
It's great that you guys kept your cars all these years, I have seen so many people sell their cars and then have nothing but a story about what they used to have.
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: Rocket on December 30, 2021, 11:53:45 AM
Congratulations, I've owned 6S550 for 54 years, and still feel like a young man every time I get behind the wheel. Ron
Title: Re: 50 years
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on December 30, 2021, 03:22:48 PM
I feel like I'm 21 and chasing girls again when I get behind the wheel. I can't run as fast as I used to but the women I'm after are slower too 🤣