Not mine
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1969-shelby-gt500-mitchell-sd-2782814
What a beauty and only $375k
Quote from: FL SAAC on April 17, 2024, 12:38:01 PMWhat a beauty and only $375k
"I am certainly not a Shelby Expert"
A 4spd, SCJ drag pak, convertible car will command that kind of money all day long. Unfortunately, this specific car has had some "modifications"
Its unusual to see one being sold.
someone tell Ed 8)
Quote from: Coralsnake on April 17, 2024, 11:16:47 AMNot mine
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1969-shelby-gt500-mitchell-sd-2782814
For those of us that have been around a while seeing the sellers name http://www.telstarmotors.com lets one know what to expect as far as correctness and quality. At least those that have inspected and or judged his restorations. ::)
Like installing the smog canister backwards? 😉
Quote from: Bob Gaines on April 17, 2024, 02:12:43 PMQuote from: Coralsnake on April 17, 2024, 11:16:47 AMNot mine
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1969-shelby-gt500-mitchell-sd-2782814
For those of us that have been around a while seeing the sellers name http://www.telstarmotors.com lets one know what to expect as far as correctness and quality. At least those that have inspected and or judged his restorations. ::)
I havent seen that name in ages. They used to advertise in Hemmings way back.
Quote from: Sfm6sxxx on April 17, 2024, 03:07:08 PMQuote from: Bob Gaines on April 17, 2024, 02:12:43 PMQuote from: Coralsnake on April 17, 2024, 11:16:47 AMNot mine
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1969-shelby-gt500-mitchell-sd-2782814
For those of us that have been around a while seeing the sellers name http://www.telstarmotors.com lets one know what to expect as far as correctness and quality. At least those that have inspected and or judged his restorations. ::)
I havent seen that name in ages. They used to advertise in Hemmings way back.
He was the one that adv a 5.00 hr shop rate which was crazy cheap 25/30 years ago . The catch was the hourly rate clock started when you dropped the car off and ran non stop 24/7 throughout the restoration. At least that is what several customers have told me over the years.
I am thinking thats slightly illegal
Something looks very wrong in these two pictures and I don't mean the terrible historic detailing. The red flag is at full mast.
Hint, it is as it relates to a CJ or SCJ 4 speed. ;)
No staggered shocks and the cut out for center exhaust collector should not be all the way to bottom of valance. At least it isn't on my Shelby.
I saw this car in person maybe 7-8 years ago. Its a restamped 351W car. Stay away
Quote from: TLea on April 23, 2024, 02:17:46 PMI saw this car in person maybe 7-8 years ago. Its a restamped 351W car. Stay away
as in fender aprons?
Or as in whole body replaced ?
Quote from: SCJSTU on April 23, 2024, 03:05:10 PMQuote from: TLea on April 23, 2024, 02:17:46 PMI saw this car in person maybe 7-8 years ago. Its a restamped 351W car. Stay away
as in fender aprons?
-and most likely everything else. Tlea first hand observations confirms that.
Years ago there was a puff piece done I think in Mustang Monthly on Jerry's (Telestar Motors) restorations . Special Ed remembers. They showed a picture of a junk pile of misc parts and the caption bragged if Jerry couldn't find a part he needed then he just made it! hmmmmm?
What is the Shelby VIN?
9F03R481104
Sorry to demonstrate my simple Canadian naivety, but is that not simple out and out fraud?
People break the law everyday, you need a perpetrator, a victim and the willingness for someone to do something about it.
Here is what the 2023 Registry has on the car.
Telstar has owned the car since 2012.
Previous owner before Telstar Larry Mallon had car restoration done . Not sure what work Telstar did.
Car at that time came from Michigan.
Someone may not be happy after buying the car I would assume.
The spring shocks are a unique touch.
I would like to see a lot more pictures 🥸
Like the dual exhaust hangers mountings and wrap around shock towers. Why would telstar even buy this car as he surely knew gt500 4-speeds had staggered shocks or not?
He didnt know
fun fact car was born a 4-speed then converted to automatic and painted red ( wonder what original color was)
why would you convert a SCJ 4-speed car to automatic?
automatic may explain why no staggered rear shocks but wait....
also is there a way to tell if this car has the recall done on fuel vent as stated it was done in the registry?
So guess Telstar converted back to a 4-speed
It was a black jade car
Yes, the fuel vapor line is noted in the warranty records
Pete, I guess my question is can you tell on this car it's the fuel vapor line recall was done to it or not that may be a telltale sign
Aprons had R stamped over H, no staggered shocks, wrap around towers, what would you call it? ::)
The pictures on Hemmings show the fuel vapor line modification.
I dont think there is enough there, to determine if it was dealer done or added during the restoration
Quote from: SCJSTU on April 25, 2024, 03:17:00 PMPete, I guess my question is can you tell on this car it's the fuel vapor line recall was done to it or not that may be a telltale sign
Not really a telltale sign . Many cars never went back in for the recall. I know of numerous owners who drove their cars for decades without knowing of the potential problem. I would be nervous to drive a 69/70 GT500 without the recall but that is just me . I have had two second hand bad examples of what can happen that are always in the back of my mind.
I note a orice drop to $275k on Hemmings.
This car is a bargain 2 cars for the price of one or buy one get one FREEEEEEEEE. This car was originally black jade white interior black top a 1 of 1 combo 1969 4-speed gt 500 drag pack vert with only 14 total 1969 drag pack gt500 shelby 4-speed verts made so it WAS a very rare desirable shelby at one time anyway.
someone should ask to get pictures of the back seat area with the rear seat removed and let's see what color is underneath....someone might have been lazy
and look for dual exhaust hanger plates under rear seat.
Quote from: Special Ed on April 25, 2024, 07:30:09 PMThis car is a bargain 2 cars for the price of one or buy one get one FREEEEEEEEE. This car was originally black jade white interior black top a 1 of 1 combo 1969 4-speed gt 500 drag pack vert ..............
Or at least the VIN that goes with those stats was a rare car indeed
Agreed, it sounds like youre buying a story
...and potentially legal problems
Quote from: TLea on April 25, 2024, 03:29:26 PMAprons had R stamped over H, no staggered shocks, wrap around towers, what would you call it? ::)
With the R stamped over the H what about the consecutive unit numbers? They have to be different also, right? Were they stamped over?
Quote from: shelbymann1970 on April 30, 2024, 01:27:27 PMQuote from: TLea on April 25, 2024, 03:29:26 PMAprons had R stamped over H, no staggered shocks, wrap around towers, what would you call it? ::)
With the R stamped over the H what about the consecutive unit numbers? They have to be different also, right? Were they stamped over?
Like I said it was 7-8 years ago and I didn't have a registry with me to look up anything. What I saw was enough evidence for me
AFTER all this ......why list this car now........a reputation only goes so far with the internet.
WOW !
Quote from: Coralsnake on April 17, 2024, 12:53:34 PMIts unusual to see one being sold.
This is THE ONLY ONE - it's got a magic Marti 1 of 1 report..........