1969 Shelby number 873

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$103,000

Original Arizona Car

Originally sold to Bill Watkins Ford in Scottsdale Az. The first owner was Dave Hudson. It went through several long term owners and was freshened approx. 6 years ago by Orlando Mustang. It was painted in lacquer during the 80’s and the color was changed from Burgundy to Red. The paint is in very good condition.

#873 features completely matching numbers and is extremely original with the exception of the front windshield. All other glass is original Carlite issue. In addition #873 features, The Original Build sheet, A/C, tilt wheel, working rim blow steering wheel, dealer installed traction loc rear end, dealer installed louvers, original space saver flat, jack, wrench and inflator bottle. Both the clock and clock light work perfectly!

The engine bay is detailed to concours (driven) standards. The underbody is completely detailed. All original chalk/ grease pencil markings have been replicated. The engine has recently been completely rebuilt. A complete parts list is available. The transmission has been completely rebuilt. A mild shift kit was installed to improve the drivability. In the last two years, the previous owner spent roughly $30,000 on NOS parts to bring the car to the highest possible driven concours status. It has been a Silver award winner at the national SAAC conventions. The color change issue makes the car ineligible for “Gold” status.

This car has not had any panel replacement. It has not suffered from rust damage. It has never been damaged in an accident. The build sheet, license plates, multiple registrations are all available

#873 still has all of its unique smog equipment, working A/C, tilt wheel (currently locked down), original fog lights, traction loc rear end, original fog light covers and rubber keepers, original wheels( completely restored to NOS condition), new tires. The oil pressure gauge and Alt gauges do work! The consecutive turn signal lights work perfectly.

Production numbers, 1969 and 1970

GT 350.............................................935

GT 350 convertible......................... ..194

GT 500 .........................................1,536

GT 500 convertible .......................... 335

GT 350 Hertz Cars ............................150

Prototype Test Cars..............................3

Cars updated to 1970 est. .................789

Total 1969-70 Shelby Mustangs .....3,294

This car is 1 of 137 built with these options

1969-1970 SHELBY UNIQUE PARTS

EXTERIOR

· Stock color-Acapulco Blue, Black Jade, Silver Jade, Gulfstream Aqua, Pastel Grey, Candy Apple Red, Royal Maroon, Grabber Blue, Grabber Green, Grabber Yellow, Grabber Orange

· Hood-one piece fiberglass with 3 NACA ducts and 2 rear-facing vents

· Front bumpers one-piece, chrome; unique to Shelbys

· Grille-wire mesh and chrome

· Front valance-fiberglass

· Front fenders-fiberglass with brake cooling inlets covered by wire mesh

· Driving lights-rectangular Lucas units

· Side scoops-fiberglass; fastback on upper fender, convertible halfway down on quarter, non-functional

· Wheels-15x7 spoke aluminum center with chrome steel rim

· Rear spoiler-one piece trunk lid with separate end caps and lace trim in recesses

· Taillights- sequential

INTERIOR

· Stock color- black, white & red