Issue
November 2014
Owner
Shaun Fitzgerald
Ride
Shelby #258
(1967 427 side oiler with tunnel port heads. GT500)
(1967 427 side oiler with tunnel port heads. GT500)
Meaning Behind the Name
Is was the 258th 67 model year Shelby built at Shelby American.
Photographer
erod
Ride Details
Original Cost
$4,800
Club Affiliations
Shelby American Automobile Club & Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club
Your future plans?
1965 Ford Mustang Coupe
Vehicle history
Purchased 2/16/67 at JD Ball Ford in Miami Beach FL. Original color was Lime Gold. Car remained in FL until 1985 when it was brought to PA. I traded a 70 454 Corvette plus $6K for the car. The car's 428 Police Interceptor was replaced with a 427 side oiler in 1985, Currently has the 427 side oiler with tunnel port heads and 2 4V carbs.
Engine Details
Make
427 side oiler with tunnel port heads. 1967
Cylinders
8
Displacement
427
Engine Mods
MSD distributor and ignition.
Hooker headers. High torque starter. Victor aluminum water pump. Blaster coil. 532 HP at 6,200 RPM.
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Centerforce
Builder Shop
Domhoff Automotive Machine in Harmony PA
Chassis Details
Mods to Frame
none
Frame Builder
Ford
Front Shocks
Koni
Rear Shocks
Koni
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Vintage Wheel Works V50
Rear Wheel Type
Vintage Wheel Works V50
Front Wheel Size
17x8
Rear Wheel Size
17x8
Front Tire Size
255/45ZR17
Rear Tire Size
255/45ZR17
Paint Details
Color
Candy Apple red with while LeMans stripes
Paint Type
Painted in 1985
Graphics By
Body Details
Hood
Early Shelby hood with stock steel brackets.
Interior Details
Stereo Installed by
Has never had a radio installed in it. Ordered radio delete.
Shifter
Hurst 4 speed
Seats
Pro Scat seats
1967 Shelby GT500 “Shelby #258” owned by Shaun Fitzgerald
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