I don't have copies of the last two registries, but is there a final count for the total number of these cars? I've seen figures like 3300 or so (I'm sure that's 20 years or so out of date) but nothing any more definative. Mongo, Pete?
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The 1969-70 Shelbee Genie has granted your wish with this lovely Shelby American Automobile Club chart.
These production numbers come from Ford records. It should be noted that many incorrect numbers are in circulation
The Shelby American Automobile Club World Registry has ammended the production numbers previously published, because of the additional records.
For more information contact Vince Liska directly at SAAC.
The 1969 Shelbys were not built with a strict adherence to consecutive unit numbers. Some numbers were not used.
Shelby American Automobile Club
Preproduction Prototypes: 8
These cars were not given serial numbers and are not included in the production total of 3150.
Total production: 3150
Total 1969 / 1970 Convertible: 531
Total Fastback: 2619
1969 Shelbys: 2362
GT350 Convertible: 139
GT350 Fastback: 821*
GT500 Convertible: 245*
GT500 Fastback: 1157
*Included in those totals are these cars assigned to Hertz:
GT350 Fastback: 151
GT500 Convertible: 1
1970 Shelbys: 788
GT 350 Fastback: 261
GT 350 Convertible: 57
GT 500 Fastback: 380
GT 500 Convertible: 90
The Shelby American Automobile Club has identified 151 GT350 fastbacks as being sent to Hertz for rental. The GT500 convertible was most likely used as an executive car.
You decide....
This is great stuff-thx. Always wondered though, how many in each class are still alive.
3150 was the figure I was looking for. Thx.
Quote from: S7MS427 on November 16, 2025, 12:06:53 PM3150 was the figure I was looking for. Thx.
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