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The Cars => 1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: Greg on February 25, 2018, 08:36:32 PM

Title: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: Greg on February 25, 2018, 08:36:32 PM
If yes, what were your take aways.  I'm not versed in 70 Shelby's and wondered what was good and bad with this one.

Thanks,


https://www.ebay.com/itm/253436649503?ul_noapp=true
Title: Re: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 26, 2018, 12:08:09 AM
Quote from: Greg on February 25, 2018, 08:36:32 PM
If yes, what were your take aways.  I'm not versed in 70 Shelby's and wondered what was good and bad with this one.

Thanks,


https://www.ebay.com/itm/253436649503?ul_noapp=true
This is not a good car to get acquainted with 69/70 cars with IMO.  From the pictures you could write a list of many pages of the items that are detailed incorrectly and wrong parts used. This my be considered nice if you didn't care about any of that. It appears that stock originality and not customizing was the direction that was intended . With that said these kinds of cars frustrate me because of the poor choices the restorer made .
Title: Re: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: Bigfoot on February 26, 2018, 06:16:33 AM
Looks Black
Title: Re: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: Greg on February 26, 2018, 09:23:33 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on February 26, 2018, 12:08:09 AM
Quote from: Greg on February 25, 2018, 08:36:32 PM
If yes, what were your take aways.  I'm not versed in 70 Shelby's and wondered what was good and bad with this one.

Thanks,


https://www.ebay.com/itm/253436649503?ul_noapp=true
This is not a good car to get acquainted with 69/70 cars with IMO.  From the pictures you could write a list of many pages of the items that are detailed incorrectly and wrong parts used. This my be considered nice if you didn't care about any of that. It appears that stock originality and not customizing was the direction that was intended . With that said these kinds of cars frustrate me because of the poor choices the restorer made .

Thanks Bob, I love original or restored to original cars as well.  I have seen that it has been for sale a few times but it never seemed to reach the price. 
Title: Re: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: billups67 on February 26, 2018, 10:44:58 AM
Greg

I have a red 70 GT500 auto ac car that is in very original condition. It had 1 repaint back in the early 70's due to a minor bump in the right rear qt panel. email me if you are looking for a good original car. jason@billupsclassiccars.com
Title: Re: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: Bigfoot on February 26, 2018, 12:37:46 PM
Quote from: Greg on February 26, 2018, 09:23:33 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on February 26, 2018, 12:08:09 AM
Quote from: Greg on February 25, 2018, 08:36:32 PM
If yes, what were your take aways.  I'm not versed in 70 Shelby's and wondered what was good and bad with this one.

Thanks,


https://www.ebay.com/itm/253436649503?ul_noapp=true
This is not a good car to get acquainted with 69/70 cars with IMO.  From the pictures you could write a list of many pages of the items that are detailed incorrectly and wrong parts used. This my be considered nice if you didn't care about any of that. It appears that stock originality and not customizing was the direction that was intended . With that said these kinds of cars frustrate me because of the poor choices the restorer made .

Thanks Bob, I love original or restored to original cars as well.  I have seen that it has been for sale a few times but it never seemed to reach the price.

Please note that it's not (even) painted the original color.
Nor a color that came on those cars with the "exception " being the exception.
Title: Re: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: 2112 on February 26, 2018, 01:11:10 PM
Some cars are just drivers. Not everyone can make theirs totally correct, either due to skill/time or size of checkbook.

Maybe this one needs lower ride height, non-Asian tires and a full tank of gas.   8)
Title: Re: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: Greg on February 26, 2018, 01:42:27 PM
Quote from: Bigfoot on February 26, 2018, 12:37:46 PM
Quote from: Greg on February 26, 2018, 09:23:33 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on February 26, 2018, 12:08:09 AM
Quote from: Greg on February 25, 2018, 08:36:32 PM
If yes, what were your take aways.  I'm not versed in 70 Shelby's and wondered what was good and bad with this one.

Thanks,


https://www.ebay.com/itm/253436649503?ul_noapp=true
This is not a good car to get acquainted with 69/70 cars with IMO.  From the pictures you could write a list of many pages of the items that are detailed incorrectly and wrong parts used. This my be considered nice if you didn't care about any of that. It appears that stock originality and not customizing was the direction that was intended . With that said these kinds of cars frustrate me because of the poor choices the restorer made .

Thanks Bob, I love original or restored to original cars as well.  I have seen that it has been for sale a few times but it never seemed to reach the price.

Please note that it's not (even) painted the original color.
Nor a color that came on those cars with the "exception " being the exception.

I never understood why someone would change the original color of one of these cars.  The value is in originiality as much as possible and having the color change is a BIG negative for most people.  On a standard mustang I get it, but not a valuable rare car.
Title: Re: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: papa scoops on February 26, 2018, 03:12:47 PM
don't overlook where it is. I see lots of rust ready to break thru, plus all the surface rust inside and out. maybe low miles, but was it left in the ocean? poor "used car detailing" should have left blk jade. stripe install poor, lots more wrong. phred
Title: Re: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: 5s386 on February 26, 2018, 04:35:12 PM
"Everything on the car is original except the fresh paint" 

Here is the Ebay auction (words) January 2011: "Off road since 1975, rotisserie restoration in progress, no rust, in primer-needs paint, drivetrain and suspension done." Matt-seller
Title: Re: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: Bigfoot on February 26, 2018, 05:23:03 PM
I remember looking at JIm Ingeles's old car 9-10 years ago that had been painted black.
His 69.
They do look nice in that color....
Title: Re: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: mark p on February 26, 2018, 05:49:10 PM
Quote from: 5s386 on February 26, 2018, 04:35:12 PM
"Everything on the car is original except the fresh paint" 

Here is the Ebay auction (words) January 2011: "Off road since 1975, rotisserie restoration in progress, no rust, in primer-needs paint, drivetrain and suspension done." Matt-seller

WTF? Which is it?? ???
Title: Re: Has anyone on the forum ever looked at this car in person?
Post by: 5s386 on February 26, 2018, 11:46:10 PM
Quote from: mark p on February 26, 2018, 05:49:10 PM
Quote from: 5s386 on February 26, 2018, 04:35:12 PM
"Everything on the car is original except the fresh paint" 

Here is the Ebay auction (words) January 2011: "Off road since 1975, rotisserie restoration in progress, no rust, in primer-needs paint, drivetrain and suspension done." Matt-seller

WTF? Which is it?? ???

The recent auction words were first.

The 2011 auction words were below.