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1966 GT350H just found

Started by FL SAAC, February 07, 2020, 05:56:17 PM

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FL SAAC

This was posted two hours ago:

Yesterday was pretty monumental day for us at Signature Auto/ Bosscars. We have been trying to rescue a 1966 Shelby GT350H that is still owned by the first owners after the Hertz rental program ended. It has been sitting outside since 1981 and the Ohio weather has taken its toll on this gem. We first heard about it 5 years ago and met with the owner to encourage her to get it out of the mud. We recently had contact again with the family and were able to make a plan. Wanting to be careful not to damage the car further or ever worse, break it in half, careful planning and evaluating the situation ensued over several weeks. With the expertise of Cal's Towing of Columbus, and our staff, we were able to safely extricate it from its home of 40 years. This car holds a lot of fond memories for the family and the hope is to restore it and be able to drive it once again.
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

FL SAAC

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

Rickmustang


CSX 4133


Back from the brink, hopefully it gets saved.

FL SAAC

Actually not dirt, looks like mud...samuel mudd

Quote from: Rickmustang on February 07, 2020, 06:28:35 PM
40 years in the dirt? Not good
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

BGlover67

Looks like Bret's next acquisition.  ;D
Thanks,
Brian R. Glover
SAAC Carolina's Northern Representative

557

Glad it escaped.Thanks for posting.

Side-Oilers

#7
Very nice that it was rescued, but someone sure has a huge and $$$ job ahead of them.

Looks it has a head start on the "Ashes to Ashes, and Iron to Dust" situation. 
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

FL SAAC

dr evil says.....

Quote from: Side-Oilers on February 07, 2020, 09:30:19 PM
Very nice that it was rescued, but someone sure has a huge and $$$ job ahead of them.

Looks it has a head start on the "Ashes to Ashes, and Iron to Dust" situation.
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

FL SAAC

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

NC TRACKRAT

"This car holds a lot of fond memories for the family"   Oh, really?  Makes you wonder how they treat their old folks and pets!
5S071, 6S1467

mark p

Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 08, 2020, 08:03:51 AM
"This car holds a lot of fond memories for the family"   Oh, really?  Makes you wonder how they treat their old folks and pets!

glad it was rescued... but the cynic in me  ??? wonders why the fond memories didn't lead them to try to preserve it vs letting it sink into the mud?
"I don't know what the world may need, but a V8 engine's a good start for me" (from Teen Angst by the band "Cracker")

66 Tiger / 65 Thunderbird / '22 Mach 1

Shelby_r_b

Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 08, 2020, 08:03:51 AM
"This car holds a lot of fond memories for the family"   Oh, really?  Makes you wonder how they treat their old folks and pets!

LOL! So true!

I love romanticized stories as much as the next guy. 😉
Nothing beats a classic!

Scott b

Probably was just a old car and wasn't worth it to them to fix up But I'm sure people kept inquiring about buying it  now they know shelbys have value and might wanna cash in on that  but once reality hits on the cost to restore it well have to see what direction they go  from the sounds of it the car is pretty much gone if there worried about it breaking in two when moving it  probably should be parted out

deathsled

Quote from: Shelby_r_b on February 08, 2020, 09:45:17 AM
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 08, 2020, 08:03:51 AM
"This car holds a lot of fond memories for the family"   Oh, really?  Makes you wonder how they treat their old folks and pets!

LOL! So true!

I love romanticized stories as much as the next guy. 😉
Agreed!
"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"