This first-year 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback, Shelby No. 01756, features a matching-numbers 428 CI Police Interceptor engine, epitomizing the era’s high-performance muscle cars. The 1967 model year marked a turning point for American street performance, transforming pony cars into formidable muscle machines.
The GT500’s 428 engine boasts a cast aluminum intake manifold with dual 600 CFM Holley carburetors, producing an unmistakable sound that intensifies with higher revs. Officially rated at 355 HP, rumors suggest it reaches closer to 400 HP. Paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, this Mustang offers power steering and power brakes with front discs for precise control. The striking red and white paint scheme, extending over the fiberglass trunk, hood, and rear spoiler, complements the black interior. Features include inboard fog lamps, an integrated roll bar, classic five-spoke wheels, and Goodyear Polyglas tires.
According to the Shelby Registry, Shelby No. 01756 was completed on May 8, 1967, and shipped to Paradise Ford Sales Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona, on May 22. It was first purchased nearly a year later by Wilmont Storer of Phoenix on May 13, 1968. Notably, this GT500 bears the signature of Cleo Shelby, Carroll Shelby’s wife.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Shelby No. 01756
- First year for the GT500
- Matching numbers 428 CI Police Interceptor engine
- Cast aluminum mid-rise intake manifold
- Dual Holley 600 CFM 4-barrel carburetors
- 10.5:1 compression
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Power steering
- Power brakes with front discs
- Red with White striping
- Black interior
- Fiberglass trunk, hood, and rear spoiler
- Inboard fog lamps
- Integrated roll bar
- Five-spoke wheels
- Goodyear Polyglas tires
- Signed by Carroll Shelby’s wife Cleo
This meticulously documented and well-preserved ’67 Shelby GT500 represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of automotive history. Available for inspection by appointment.
Source: mecum
This Article use tools from Chatgpt
