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Howdy folks!- I have been posting the below post on various social media platforms for the last week.. figured I should spread the word through the forum as well!

Does anyone out there know where 1968 Shelby GT350 #2096 is?

Two weeks ago I purchased the original owners manual for the car..it was listed on eBay for 49 bucks.
These manuals are worth in excess of $500 but I want to make sure it gets back to the car it belongs to. The owner of the car can have it for what I stole it for. 😂

From what I understand, the car is one of the finest unrestored 68 GT350s out there. Original Candy Apple paint still looking good and extremely low mileage. God only knows how the manual was separated from the car.

The car was last sold by BroadArrow Group from the Jim Taylor collection in 2022.
https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/tj22_086/1968-shelby-gt350-convertible

I will only deal directly with the owner of the car in getting it back to the car. Please feel free to share this post with your Shelby friends in the hopes that we can find the owner!

If you know the owner- pass this post along and PM me. Thanks!

Figured I'd have a little fun and listing a piece of memorabilia on BaT. 

Feel free to take a gander at the below link!



https://bringatrailer.com/listing/cobra-chassis-instruction-manual/

Kind regards,
Vern

Hey guys,

Looking for a couple good cars for a couple good clients.

Not looking to buy cheap. Happy to pay significant finders fees for information leading to the purchase of good cars.

Please reach me PRIVATELY via cell or email below.

Kind regards,
Vern

cell- 913 six8seven 1 six six 8

vestes85 @ GMAIL (.) COM

Hey Guys,

Broadway stuff can be tough to find so posting this in the hopes that someone with a Broadway delivered car might like to have it. Broadway was KC's only Shelby dealer from 65-67...quite a few cars were delivered there although finding dealer emblems from them can be tough.  No affiliation with the seller..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115950576544?hash=item1aff3163a0:g:fOsAAOSw07tlNbiG&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8L%2FElMnDAKCR5Du%2BiBpvaQLZ8fNwqWvYlpe1PdKyyM2D6YbCeTWMZP%2BY%2BhVTrWH26aYekzLIaamUtWrngurIRlBaZI3mSpJtllKmMONHRChvzX2WRQVdZFtgMQMfmdKW5itYO0uc%2BWx6grm8hrIWJleZNvZ3aUkJ05sq%2FSP%2BAksNUP%2BVeYh31Tsl86vl5nZzOnifK9K5icnGKU1qQ72Q0B18AnIAjxDh3IgZkqB83CiND1SEag3Hij63ZG%2FNaDiHBTiK8kcST6zHeGJVDsE%2BNeytzsykUBetpkDM9TJx8vzcm%2BH%2FMq6%2FOYKxD8AUZaTJ8w%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR57cpuOXYw

Kind regards,
Vern

Howdy folks!

Looking for an original 15 inch "slotted" steering wheel for a 1965 GT350 as well as an original S1MS hub.

Looking for a friend with a great, original 65. If anyone has one or both items... we know that the parts won't be cheap. Not looking for repop stuff.

Please reach out via PRIVATE MESSAGE or text message to 913. 687. 1sixsix 8 if you have something!

Pic for attention!

Vern

[Interior]

Hey guys!

Just wanted to drop a wanted ad for the below parts as Charles and Nathan Turner are currently in the process of completing a preservation-style recommissioning of a very special 68 Shelby for me. The car is a factory Black/Black GT350 convertible with factory air and automatic transmission. The car is special because it has just come out of the ownership of its original owner. The ole girl has had a paint job but is otherwise mostly an unrestored car...really sweet, honest car. We are looking to clean the car up, rebuild the required systems, and add what original/used/nice parts we can find to match the originality and integrity of the car. If you have any of these parts in unrestored but presentable condition, we'd love the chance to put them on a worthy car!

Please PM me here on the forum or send me an email at vestes85@gmail.com if you have something!





Interior
Original console arm rest
Find a better steering wheel center bezel (fake chrome part)
Correct style hazard pull knob

Trunk
15" wheel
Original spare tire, E70-15 Goodyear Speedway, RWL
Shelby lug wrench
Original used trunk mat
Original used LH filler board
Original used Shelby tail panel boards

Exterior
Good used original exterior door handles
Good used original LH door mirror and screws
Good used original tail light bezels
NOS door and quarter glass outer sweepers
Good used LH side horn, A/C style

Engine Bay
Good used original battery tray
Good used original battery hold down clamp and J bolts/nuts
Good used original starter solenoid
Good used original positive and negative battery cables
Good used or NOS radiator cap
Good used or NOS distributor cap (repro?)
BF42 power tip spark plugs
Spark plug wires, probably best to go repro?
Heater core
Heater hoses, has originals, maybe best to go with new repro?
Good used or NOS air filter?  There's a Purolator type that's a good match to original.
Brake booster vacuum port (has white one)
Correct alternator belt (repro?)

Undercarriage/Suspension
Correct set of tire valve stem extensions (4)


Kind regards,
Vern

Hey Guys,

Ive got a repop 65 steering wheel which will be going on a daily driver type car that I am currently building. Have any of you ever tried to add more dish to one of these wheels?

This particular steering wheel has more dish than a lot of the very flat reproductions out there but it still bothers me that it doesnt have the amount of dish that a real 65 wheel has.

Any general directions or suggestions are welcome!

Thanks!
Vern

Howdy folks!

Just wanted to alert the forum that a car which was once the topic of discussion for its own build thread is ending tomorrow on BringATrailer.com at absolutely NO RESERVE!

This car was a painstaking, high quality build which was completed with the best of everything...absolutely no expense was spared in the production of the car. In addition, while the components of the build are absolutely "second to none" the car still appropriately and respectfully pays hommage to the original Shelby GT350Rs which trounced the Corvettes in B/P SCCA racing in 1965-1967!

Link to build thread:https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1254.0

Link to the auction!: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-ford-mustang-499/













Kind regards,
Vern

Hey Guys,

Looking for one of the 37 2015 GT350Rs manufactured..... I understand this is a tough ask and not a cheap date.

Reach out to me at vestes85@gmail.com or call or text 913.687.1668......

I pay large finders fees on cars like this...a lot more than most people probably usually expect. If you have or know of something real...please let me know.

Kind regards,
Vern

Climbed under a 66 which I will be restoring soon to check the Konis. Low and behold, this is on the passenger back side of the car...

I've passed these photos to a few people...haven't come across anyone anyone who has seen anything like it yet.

Figured it would be a fun exercise to throw it out on the forum and see what anyone else either knows or theorizes...

Kind regards,
Vern

Hey Guys!

Need to buy an honest 3939S if you have one to sell. Would be going to a great 65.

Also could use a 4201 if anyone happens to have one....for my 66.

Thanks guys....PLEASE PM or text me at 913.687.166eight if you have something !!

Kind regards,
Vern

Hey Guys,

Have a really fantastic customer and friend who wants me to help him find a 68 GT350 convertible. Looking for something in driver condition or better...not really looking for a perfect concours type car but would at least consider it.

Not looking for projects or dishonest cars. Also not looking to steal anything...he has a realistic budget and a small block 68 vert is his grail car.

Kind regards,
Vern

vestes85 "AT" gmail (.) Com

913 Six87 one668 (call or text)

Hey Guys!

Haven't taken professional photos of this car yet as it just got here a few days ago. Figured I'd throw a preliminary ad out there in case anyone is looking for a great 67 GT350~!

67211F7A01746

-Originally delivered in the Houston area, later moving to AZ. The car was a beautiful original paint car prior to being restored in the early 1990s to concours specifications. No rust or accidents whatsoever... perfect original sheetmetal and fiberglass throughout
-Complete original drivetrain from front to back
-3 owners from new
-All the big parts are here and original such as its date coded original 3259 carb with dash pot, original spare tire...the car is loaded with great parts as it was restored back when the best repop parts weren't yet produced and good stuff was still floating around
-Only driven 50 or so miles since restoration, still presents extremely well today, goes done the road very nicely.
-Perfect aprons, immaculate original VIN tag, all stampings present and original
-factory tinted glass all around is original to the car and in great shape
-Super rare factory air.....the list goes on and on.

Quicky photo album here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/uJPoj1LpFu5xXnnZ9















In today's market, it's difficult to find decent 67 GT350s.....but its nearly impossible to find spotless, highly original, absurdly honest cars like this one. Wanted to throw this out there for SAAC guys real quick but keep in mind that the car has not had any detailing or cleaning before popping off the pictures.

A great example which could be left as is for the purist...or throw a 4/5 speed in it to make the ultimate touring car!

Price: $165,000

(913) 687-166eight (feel free to call or text)
vestes85"at"gmail(dot)com

Kind regards,
Vern

Long short here but anyone have one by chance?

Would love to put it on a 66 Shelby delivered there.

please respond to vestes85@gmail.com or text 913.687.166eight

Thanks guys!

Vern

[PLEASE PM or text 913.687.1668 or email at vestes85@gmail.com with anything you might have.]

Hey Guys!

Wanted for a keeper I will be restoring soon. Would buy in any condition (from perfect restored to terrible and in need of restoration)  but would prefer a set of gently worn original belts which could still look good sitting in a restored/nice driver car...I like how the leather pads look after 50 years of use.

I would possibly consider "Impact" labeled belts but the car I am doing is probably a little too early to justify having impacts in it.

Don't need a deal on them, just need to find an honest set of belts.

PLEASE PM or text 913.687.1668 or email at vestes85@gmail.com with anything you might have.

Thanks guys!

Vern

Hey Guys!

Putting your typical wanted ad out there...car needs to be a nice car but the buyer is pretty open on colors and options.  Healthy budget ready to go....he already has a lime gold 68 GT350 convertible so a matching fastback would be nice...

Lemme know what ya got!

PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS POST VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE, TEXTS TO THE BELOW NUMBER, OR EMAIL TO BELOW EMAIL...thanks!
vestes85(AT)gmail.com
913.687.1sixsix8

Kind regards,
Vern

Hey Guys!

Open to options, colors, condition, etc etc....but needs to be an Automatic GT500 convertible from 69/70 with black interior..no white for this buyer!

vestes85 "AT" gmail.com

Kind regards,
Vern

Hey Guys,

I've listed a 1966 Mustang Convertible on Bring A Trailer....this car was just recently upgraded with just about every driver-friendly modification which you can perform while still remaining true to the classic Mustang styling of these early cars. The car is selling with absolutely NO RESERVE to the highest bidder. If you are looking for the ultimate drop top for this year's driving season...look no further! Please click on the auction link below for more information!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-ford-mustang-253/







Kind regards,
Vern

Hey Guys!

As always, just putting a link out there to anyone interested. Thanks for taking a peak!

https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=vernonestes&_sop=1

Kind regards,
Vern

Hey Guys!

As always, just putting a link out there to anyone interested. Thanks for taking a peak!

https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=vernonestes&_sop=1

Kind regards,
Vern