1969 SHELBY COBRA GT500 FASTBACK COMPETITION RED/BLACK NICELY RESTORED EXAMPLE!

1969 Shelby GT 500 SHELBY COBRA FASTBACK Description

THINNING THE HERD...FOR YOURCONSIDERATION:
MY 1969 SHELBY COBRA GT 500 FASTBACKNICELY RESTOREDCOMPETITION RED/BLACK
Starts immediately, runs strong to the redline, no misses, no hesitation, perfectly tuned, will not overheat in the Texas summer, drives straight and true, a fantastic example. See videos including a walk-around, cold start, undercarriage, and standing start. Also several more pics for interested parties.
History per Shelby Registry:Shipped to Dingwall Ford Sales, LTD., Windsor, Ontario 5/22/69. Original owner Dr. R Valiente, Windsor, Ontario. As usual, numerous electrical and mechanical problems fixed by dealer. Engine replaced under warranty at 3,868 miles on the clock.
Documentation as follows:
**Original Dealer Invoice-
Shelby Cobra GT 500 Fastback$ 3,698.12Grabber OrangeAutomatic Transmission $ 23.94Traction-Lic Axle $ 47.88Sport Deck Rear Seat $ 71.82Tilt-Away Steering Wheel $ 48.84Forced Ventilation $ 29.69A. M. Radio $ 45.01F60x15 Tires- XHD Suspension$ 47.88Dealer Adjustment Credit $ 96.72 CR
Total for Vehicle and Dealer Charges $ 3,916.26
**Original Individual Order Form
**Original Purchase Order Form
**Original Build Sheet
**Original Door Tag
**Marti Report
Block, heads, intake and exhaust manifolds, distributor, transmission, rear end,carburetor are correct for the car. All parts used for restoration OEM correct unless NLA.
I purchased in October of 2011 andproceeded to fully sort as follows:
While paint was exceptional, a few items needed addressed- Exhaust manifolds were leaking so had Mustang Mania in Austin pull themotor, trans, rear end, exhaust and perform several "while they were there" items:
- Remove engine and transmission, disassemble and inspect engine-short block in great shape, heads needed hardened seats, new guides, pushrods, valve job, surface and deck. Install new Melling oil pump, cam kit FE, windage tray, motor mounts. Assemble and paint motor. Rebuild and install transmission. Replace all vacuum lines and fuel lines. Replace spark plug wires, speedometer cable, starter, fuel pump, Group 27Autolite battery, starter, hoses, and points with Pertronix ignition. Respray engine compartment.
-Install correct 31 Spline Axles, correct rear end housing, 3.50 Richmond gears, wheel studs, snubber, bearings, parking brake levers, parking brake cables, brake lines, brake shoes, exhaust hangers, etc. All new undercarriage hardware. Respray underside correct red oxide.-Install FOMOCO 428 power steering pump painted correct blue and all new power steering hoses.
-Install correct Holley 750 carburetor #4280
Approximately $15k in receipts.
PPI's welcomed and encouraged...please call me at two one four 315 seven five 00 to discuss. Thanks for viewing! Realistically priced buy-it-now.