67 photos from the web

[2112]

Great father/son experiences

[Rodster-500]

Here are more old pictures from 1968 drag racing GT 500

Great pics! 

[Rodster-500]

Was this a SAAC convention back in the day

Port Jervis NY early 1980's show?

Yup, Port Jervis for sure.  I was there and I'm sure martyjac was too.

More Port Jervis.  Ignore the 68's. 

[Doog 427]

Summer of 1967 original owner in tuxedo went out to dinner, no stripes on car as most didn't have them, said the valet was amazed at vehicle couldn't believe the cool look and design, in board lights, scoops, spoilers, mags, roll bar and 428 2 x 4 engine, car was top of the food chain at the time

[PrettyMuchAShelbyGuy]

Tasca Ford, late 67?  #2183 roughly 1995

[Richstang]

Summer of 1967 original owner in tuxedo went out to dinner, no stripes on car as most didn't have them, said the valet was amazed at vehicle couldn't believe the cool look and design, in board lights, scoops, spoilers, mags, roll bar and 428 2 x 4 engine, car was top of the food chain at the time

Nice original photos identified and dated!!!
Thanks for posting Mike!

[Richstang]

Tasca Ford, late 67?  #2183 roughly 1995

#2183 completed to the dealer ordered option on 5/12/67 and shipped 5/19/67...so yes, a later 67.
Was this yours or your family's? More pictures...please

[2112]

Summer of 1967 original owner in tuxedo went out to dinner, no stripes on car as most didn't have them, said the valet was amazed at vehicle couldn't believe the cool look and design, in board lights, scoops, spoilers, mags, roll bar and 428 2 x 4 engine, car was top of the food chain at the time

Do you know the owner? How about the car #?

Incredibly cool picture and story.

[Doog 427]

Hello 2112

I have talked with you before have 05 Ford GT, hope you are well, original owner car #344 Bill Benett, Sandpoint Idaho, He told me in summer 67 these Shelby's were very unique, so decked out and very cool, just nothing like them, people couldn't believe it when they saw it, now all cars have these features, biggest motor out there was a 390 in pony car, he ran 13"s in 1/4 at 104 stock 428. In 68 he put a 427 in it.

Steve

[PrettyMuchAShelbyGuy]

Tasca Ford, late 67?  #2183 roughly 1995

#2183 completed to the dealer ordered option on 5/12/67 and shipped 5/19/67...so yes, a later 67.
Was this yours or your family's? More pictures...please

Hi Richstang-  yes, 2183 was mine in the mid 90's.  I saw a lot of 67's selling for $2,500 in the mid 70's-  Never pulled the trigger.  By the mid 90's, I said F-it and decided I was going to pull the trigger.  Killed me to spend 10X that however.  I travelled for a living and looked at cars all over the US - most were very disappointing.  Bo (TexasSwede) kept me emotionally detached on many I looked at.  I had the fortune of knowing a few guy's in FW in the mid 70's who bought all they saw, so they were not exactly foreign to me.  But, you know how it is when you are looking 'for the right deal'...  Any color except lime gold would work.  Had to be a small block 4 speed.  This one was was bought out of Ohio (Original Owner was Ron Abt in Cincinnati - was able to trade snail-mail with him one time.). Next owner was a broker who later sold the car to Bill Neale (RIP Bill), then I bought it from the broker.  Bill used the car as a model in one of his posters.  It was super original (not restored) and just had 1 re-paint.  I used to drive it all over Carrollton/Dallas/Fort Worth, even to work from time to time.  I have a ton of pictures.  Ended up selling it to a guy who I'm told still has it; name is Corey.  He gave me $27,500.00 in CASH.  Felt I did ok...Fast forward ~25 years later, and it's what, a $130K+ all day long?  SMH!

[557]

Hello 2112

I have talked with you before have 05 Ford GT, hope you are well, original owner car #344 Bill Benett, Sandpoint Idaho, He told me in summer 67 these Shelby's were very unique, so decked out and very cool, just nothing like them, people couldn't believe it when they saw it, now all cars have these features, biggest motor out there was a 390 in pony car, he ran 13"s in 1/4 at 104 stock 428. In 68 he put a 427 in it.

Steve

.   Still unique and cool in my book.....

[Richstang]

Tasca Ford, late 67?  #2183 roughly 1995

#2183 completed to the dealer ordered option on 5/12/67 and shipped 5/19/67...so yes, a later 67.
Was this yours or your family's? More pictures...please

Hi Richstang-  yes, 2183 was mine in the mid 90's.  I saw a lot of 67's selling for $2,500 in the mid 70's-  Never pulled the trigger.  By the mid 90's, I said F-it and decided I was going to pull the trigger.  Killed me to spend 10X that however.  I travelled for a living and looked at cars all over the US - most were very disappointing.  Bo (TexasSwede) kept me emotionally detached on many I looked at.  I had the fortune of knowing a few guy's in FW in the mid 70's who bought all they saw, so they were not exactly foreign to me.  But, you know how it is when you are looking 'for the right deal'...  Any color except lime gold would work.  Had to be a small block 4 speed.  This one was was bought out of Ohio (Original Owner was Ron Abt in Cincinnati - was able to trade snail-mail with him one time.). Next owner was a broker who later sold the car to Bill Neale (RIP Bill), then I bought it from the broker.  Bill used the car as a model in one of his posters.  It was super original (not restored) and just had 1 re-paint.  I used to drive it all over Carrollton/Dallas/Fort Worth, even to work from time to time.  I have a ton of pictures.  Ended up selling it to a guy who I'm told still has it; name is Corey.  He gave me $27,500.00 in CASH.  Felt I did ok...Fast forward ~25 years later, and it's what, a $130K+ all day long?  SMH!

Great to hear all the details of your GT350 purchase. 25K to 27.5K sounds like a steal in today's world.
It mustang have been a clean sharp car with only a repaint needed back then. Nice Terlingua logo on the fender.
I'll send you a PM if you want to share a few of those pictures with me. Thanks for the reply.

[PrettyMuchAShelbyGuy]

Rich-  Thank you for the kind words.  I am happy to send you any & all duplicate photo's I have.  I have also sent you all I have electronically to your e-mail.  Feel free to use/share/post as you see fit.  Bo (TexasSwede) may have additional photos of mine as well.

[2112]

Hello 2112

I have talked with you before have 05 Ford GT, hope you are well, original owner car #344 Bill Benett, Sandpoint Idaho, He told me in summer 67 these Shelby's were very unique, so decked out and very cool, just nothing like them, people couldn't believe it when they saw it, now all cars have these features, biggest motor out there was a 390 in pony car, he ran 13"s in 1/4 at 104 stock 428. In 68 he put a 427 in it.

Steve

The story got even better. #344 and I have the same hometown. In fact, I bought my first "new" car from McCollum Ford, a 1991 F250.

Bill got that car running really well. Sounds like he made the most out his years of ownership.

[Doog 427]

Amazing same home town as Bill, He purchased the car in the spring of 1967 through Cady & Pier dealership in Sandpoint, Idaho.  He drove on street 67 raced the 428 in 68 then, yes He put a 427 in car and drag raced it and ran pretty well. Do you know Bill now?