1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback

Chassis No. 67400F7U00705
Under the skin, Shelby's 1967 Mustangs generally followed the adage, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it', but what red-blooded American could refuse bigger engines with more power? When Ford offered its 390 cu-in V8 in the Mustang, Shelby, true to his nature, went one better, shoehorning Dearborn's new 428 cu-in “Police Interceptor” V8 in his car, dubbing it the GT500. The new V8 was topped with an aluminum intake with two, Holley four-barrel carburetors producing 355 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque.

According to the Elite Marti Report on file, this car was built in Ford's San Jose (Milpitas, California) plant on 18 January 1967 after which it was delivered to Richardson Ford Sales, Inc. of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Finished in Lime Gold over a Parchment Decor vinyl interior, it is one just 32 GT500s produced for 1967 in this color combination with a factory four-speed manual transmission. The options list includes power steering, power disc brakes, shoulder harnesses, 15x7 Kelsey-Hayes MagStar wheels, an AM radio, and fold-down rear seat.
The SAAC Shelby Registry further records this car's first owner, Joe Armijo of Albuquerque, who purchased the GT500 on 31 March 1967. While little is known of its early history in New Mexico, it is believed to have remained in that state until being acquired in 1994 by longterm owners Terry & Sheila Ragan of Colorado Springs, Colorado, from whom it passed into the Fleischman Collection in 2011.
Upon joining the collection the Shelby was treated to a substantial cosmetic and mechanical refresh in 2012 to bring it to its present condition. It has been driven sparingly but regularly since, and a digital file of receipts documents regular maintenance and sorting work since acquisition. Most recently, in 2020, the GT500 was serviced and inspected, and additionally received a new shift linkage and sorting work to the differential. The fuel system was inspected and several hoses were replaced, while the brake system was flushed.
Today, this GT500 presents as a superb looking, drivable example appearing very much as it did in March 1967, still in its original and desirable color combination, and sporting the manual transmission preferred by most sports car drivers. The engine is a correct type 428 cu-in “Police Interceptor” V8 bearing casting number C6ME-A, quite possibly the original power unit. During a brief test drive, the Shelby started easily and drove confidently, recalling a simpler time in America when big-block V8 muscle cars ruled the streets. A clear highlight of the quartet of FoMoCo products highlighted amongst the Fleischman Collection, this GT500 is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a vaunted Shelby muscle car.