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buying a GT350H in the late 70's

Started by Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas, June 03, 2021, 06:58:18 PM

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Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas

Yes, would love to hear they were successful and what they bought
Owned since 1971, NOW DRIVEN OVER 250,000 MILES, makes me smile every time I drive it and it makes me feel 21 again.😎

deathsled

Quote from: JBinAlabama on July 10, 2021, 10:29:11 PM
THIS is a great read guys!
I've been in the same boat for years......always just out of reach.
About 12 years ago I gave up on an original cobra and bought a backdraft.
It's been a fun toy. My son will turn 20 in October. He has quite a bit of wheel time.
He likes cool cars.
I switched insurance to Hagerty, they won't even let him drive the backdraft with me in the car too😂

We just did a road trip to buy a 66 gt 350 this week. It will be his inheritance and he is stoked!
Most of his friends know zero about old cars.
It makes me wonder about the future value as an investment in our throw away society.
He is about to help me track down all the missing pieces.
Should be a cool father son event.
I also would like to read more about the trip to get the 66.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

FL SAAC Team Leader

Quote from: gjz30075 on July 11, 2021, 05:00:22 AM
"We just did a road trip to buy a 66 gt 350 this week. ......"

In a different thread, I'd love to hear more about this story.

+1
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus

Home of the Amazing Hertz 3 + 1 Musketeers

I have all UNGOLD cars

Our pronouns are : We - Won

Bring on the Tariffs  !

gt350hr

     I bought 6S477 in '74 for $1,000. Better ROI % than real estate. I'll wait until the current prices go down before I sell it LMAO.
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

FL SAAC Team Leader

Quote from: gt350hr on July 12, 2021, 11:56:44 AM
     I bought 6S477 in '74 for $1,000. Better ROI % than real estate. I'll wait until the current prices go down before I sell it LMAO.

I have first dibs, waiting patiently sitting down in a very comfy chair.
Thank you in advance
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus

Home of the Amazing Hertz 3 + 1 Musketeers

I have all UNGOLD cars

Our pronouns are : We - Won

Bring on the Tariffs  !

gt350hr

   EKG required before purchase ;) 0-100 in the 6 second range is not for a weak heart.
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

S7MS427

Quote from: gt350hr on July 12, 2021, 11:56:44 AM
     I bought 6S477 in '74 for $1,000. Better ROI % than real estate.
Guess we got hosed when we bought 817 for $3,000.00 in 1978.
Roy Simkins
http://www.s-techent.com/Shelby.htm
1966 G.T.350H SFM6S817
1967 G.T.500 67400F7A03040

FL SAAC Team Leader

Quote from: gt350hr on July 12, 2021, 12:15:47 PM
   EKG required before purchase ;) 0-100 in the 6 second range is not for a weak heart.

good lawd dats fast, I  may not qualify although some have said I have no blood running through  me or a heart.

what nonsense because here I am writing to you for your consideration as a saac member please remember to contact me if and when you decide to sell

that economical guy looking for a 1966 GT350 in white, red, blue or black
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus

Home of the Amazing Hertz 3 + 1 Musketeers

I have all UNGOLD cars

Our pronouns are : We - Won

Bring on the Tariffs  !

427heaven

Quote from: S7MS427 on July 12, 2021, 02:57:48 PM
Quote from: gt350hr on July 12, 2021, 11:56:44 AM
     I bought 6S477 in '74 for $1,000. Better ROI % than real estate.
Guess we got hosed when we bought 817 for $3,000.00 in 1978.
I bought 6S 409 in 1978 for 2500 cash and my daily driver 66 Mustang. I really wanted that car, plus SO CAL everything is at a premium!

Rocket

I bought 6S550 in 1967 for $2450, and have never regretted it. Ron
Original owner of 6S550. Owned since 1967. 64,000 Miles, all body original except hood and front valance. All glass original except windshield. Still has aluminum 4 speed. Has replacement Mico.  Also own 1966 Mustang convertible. They are drivers, not trailer queens.

gt350hr

Quote from: S7MS427 on July 12, 2021, 02:57:48 PM
Quote from: gt350hr on July 12, 2021, 11:56:44 AM
     I bought 6S477 in '74 for $1,000. Better ROI % than real estate.
Guess we got hosed when we bought 817 for $3,000.00 in 1978.

       Not at all!!!  They were on the rise and automatic cars were less expensive that 4 speeds by at LEAST a thousand bucks , even in '74. I got very lucky when I bought mine. The fact that mine turned out to be one of the rare white/blue side stripe Hertz cars was an unexpected plus. Probably a contributing factor for my 46 years of ownership.
   Randy
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

Hertz74

bought mine in 1974, GT350 H.  #818  for 2K....Still own it drive as much as possible.  overrides, 30 footer
   

S7MS427

Quote from: gt350hr on July 13, 2021, 12:10:52 PM
Quote from: S7MS427 on July 12, 2021, 02:57:48 PM
Quote from: gt350hr on July 12, 2021, 11:56:44 AM
     I bought 6S477 in '74 for $1,000. Better ROI % than real estate.
Guess we got hosed when we bought 817 for $3,000.00 in 1978.

       Not at all!!!  They were on the rise and automatic cars were less expensive that 4 speeds by at LEAST a thousand bucks , even in '74. I got very lucky when I bought mine. The fact that mine turned out to be one of the rare white/blue side stripe Hertz cars was an unexpected plus. Probably a contributing factor for my 46 years of ownership.
   Randy

Actually, I was being sarcastic in my response.  I feel very fortunate that I was able to purchase an example of each of my two favorite Shelby years.  I always liked the G.T.350 since I first knew what one was.  The fact that I had said that I wouldn't buy a '67 G.T.500 unless it had a 427 in it was overcome when I laid eyes on 3040.  So it had a 428, that could be corrected.  And so it was.  The fact is that I have both of those cars sitting in my garage today is something of a small miracle.  The '67 is not exactly stock but modified in the spirit of CS.  The Hertz car is slowly making its way back to stock.  No it is not going to be a concours restoration, it is going to remain a solid driver with all of its 50 years of blemishes.  People seem to like it that way and I'm perfectly happy to indulge the public.
Roy Simkins
http://www.s-techent.com/Shelby.htm
1966 G.T.350H SFM6S817
1967 G.T.500 67400F7A03040

deathsled

Quote from: Hertz74 on July 13, 2021, 03:03:27 PM
bought mine in 1974, GT350 H.  #818  for 2K....Still own it drive as much as possible.  overrides, 30 footer


Do you have any associated pics you can post?  I am 843.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"