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GREAT info, as always, Pete!  Thanks for taking the time to provide us with such cool and valuable information.

Craig R.

To me it appears to be a 289 2bbl engine with standard exhaust manifolds (based on the one photo).

Craig R.

Amazon has the 2006 book available.  The description title reads "SHELBY GT-H story of the Build".

Craig R.

Here's the letterhead with letter.

Craig R.

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I was born and raised in San Francisco and my family wound up buying 5 cars from S&C over the years.  The first was my parents new 1961 4-door Fairlane. It was a 292 Y-block with Fordomatic 2spd trans. Next was my very first car which was a used 1967 lime gold Mustang coupe with black vinyl top. I bought this with my own money in 1971.  It had the C-code 289, 3spd stick, and the deluxe brushed aluminum interior.  I had never seen that type of interior before!  My very patient mom sat with me in the car as I tried to master driving with a clutch!  My sister bought a new, and very anemic, Mustang II V8 with white interior.  My dad traded in the '61 and bought a new 1978 4-door Granada, same color as the '61.  Then it was my turn again.  I bought a lightly used Pinto but can't remember the vintage as I had several different ones over the years.  I still remember the name of the salesman that sold me my 1967.  It was Lee Grote.
Back to S&C Motors/Ford.  Several years ago I purchased some S&C postcards from Vern.  They are postmarked 1961-62.  They used S&C "Motors" at that time.  I have attached a photo.  I have a S&C letterhead around here somewhere sitting inside a parts catalog.  I just have to find it and will post info when I do.

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I would definitely leave everything on the engine.  It will look naked without.  Many years ago that was the first thing to go.  Then the smog inspections took hold and we had to put it all back on (if we still had it!).  My feeling is that a Shelby engine compartment looks much better wearing everything it originally came with, including smog tubes, backfire suppressor valve, Thermactor pump, etc.  Just my opinion.

Craig R.

It is oakland international airport. Just compare the pictures.

      Roy

You would think I would know that living about 50 miles away!  It's been a long, long time since I've been to that airport.  I was researching Hertz rental facilities active in the 60's but didn't get a hit on one that looked like that.  Thanks for the pics!

Craig R.

I don't think they are picking it up or returning it. Merely standing by a car with an advertising sign on the roof.
Is the original sharp enough you can read the plate on the car in the background.

You're right!  The sign is actually attached to the top of the car.  I initially thought it was larger and was across the way.  I think the bottom line reads "The 'H' is for HERTZ".

Craig R.

Here is a really cool photo (3-1/2 x 3-1/2) that I acquired recently.  It's from March 1967 and shows a group of 3 people either picking up or returning a 1966 Hertz Shelby (with Magnum 500 wheels) at a Hertz rental facility.  Notice the advertising sign in the background.  Does anyone recognize this facility?  Looks pretty unique.

Craig R.

Lots to be found on Amazon.

Craig R.

If you view the "item specifics" for the seller's auctions you will see just why so many unrelated items show up in your eBay searches.  Those specifics are totally unrelated to the item being sold but are used to "corrupt" ones searches in hopes that it might lead to a sale.  It's pathetic!  Just my 2 cents.

Craig R. 

I have a very nice 1968 Mustang/Shelby/Cougar AM Radio currently listed on eBay in case anyone is looking for one.

Here is the eBay link:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/358780972339             SOLD

Craig R.

I know this is a relatively common Ford Shop Tips issue but I just don't see them dealer stamped too often.  This is from George Dunton Ford in Santa Ana California.  Craig R.
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Here you go!

https://www.carburetion.com/CarbNumber.asp?Number=C4OF-AL&srsltid=AfmBOooFCi3raujXiJXTBLNaY6pZu7DM-Dzolw5KEEO6aMXTQJiWJ1ka

Craig R.

How's this? 

Now's the time for it to be driverless!

Craig R.