Bill Collins

Collector Fords

'67 GT350 #1067

  





















 

1967 Shelby VIN 67200F0A01067
Description prepared by Bill Collins on May 1, 2019

AUTHENTICITY: Genuine '67 Shelby GT350 fastback serial number 1067. Original VIN plate. Shelby VIN is stamped into right fender apron. The 7R02K Ford VIN numbers are stamped into the inner fender aprons and have been verified by the Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC), custodian of the original Shelby factory records. This GT350 is listed in the SAAC World Registry 2011 Edition, pages 821 and 963.

Copies of the dealer order form and factory copy of the window price label are intact. Other documents include a copy of the Frontier Ford bill of sale to second owner Nancy R. Johnston dated September 28, 1967, a print of a photo of the car taken by Johnston in 1967 when she first acquired it, a Frontier Ford repair order for work performed on June 26, 1969 at 21509 miles, a Squire Ford of Buffalo, New York work order for mechanical work dated March 17, 1970, and a copy of the bill of sale dated April 28, 1978 from Johnston to third owner Joseph Gesel. A Frontier Ford emergency road service information decal remains on the driver's vent window.


HISTORY: Produced at Ford's San Jose, CA assembly plant in February of 1967 and shipped to Shelby American in Los Angeles for completion. Completed by Shelby March 14, 1967 and shipped March 27, 1967 to Frontier Motor Sales in Niagara Falls, New York. Sold by Frontier on May 10, 1967 to the first owner, David O'Quinn of Lewiston, NY.

Traded back to Frontier Ford, which resold it on September 28, 1967 as a used vehicle at 5527 miles. The purchaser was Nancy R. Johnston of Buffalo, New York, who paid $3600 for it. Johnston retained the car until April 28, 1978, whereupon she sold it to Joseph F. Gesel, also of Buffalo. Gesel retained the car through 1988, when he sold it to Robert Sullivan of Blasdell, New York. Subsequently acquired by James Thomas of Shickshinney, PA about 1998.

Sold on August 21, 2002 through Bill Collins Collector Fords to Bill and Cyndi Prohidney of Bath, PA. Mileage at the time of sale was 72,600.


CONFIGURATION/CONDITION: Odometer displays approximately 76,800 miles as of this date, which is believed to be the actual mileage. The exterior was refinished in 2002 in the original Lime Gold Metallic color and white LeMans stripes were added at that time. Some underneath and exterior sheet metal was replaced at that time. Paint quality is excellent with good gloss and smoothness. There are no paint defects. Body panel fit is also excellent, with proper gaps and alignment.

Optional equipment includes Automatic transmission and AM radio. This Shelby was built with center mounted grille lights and the order form indicates that it was to be originally equipped with "deluxe wheels". The 1967 Johnston photo, however, shows the car with standard wheel covers. It now has a set of original Kelsey Hayes Mag Star five spoke wheels, installed some years ago by a subsequent owner. The spare wheel is a standard steel rim. The hood is an all fiberglass replacement. The deck lid and scoops are is the original all fiberglass pieces. The lower brake scoops are functional.

The black interior seats and dash pad are original and in excellent condition. The carpet, headliner and door panels with their aluminum inserts have been replaced. All interior Shelby equipment is intact, including the roll bar/shoulder harnesses, Cobra logo lap belts, 140 MPH speedo/8000 RPM tach, and under dash ammeter and oil pressure gauges. The steering wheel is a correct original spec replacement.The foldown rear seat is intact and there is no damage or modification to the interior panels. All gauges and accessories are in working order except the clock.

The engine is the original 289 high performance with a casting date of (xxxxxx 1967). It was rebuilt in 2000 and retains its original cylinder bore size. Correct air cleaner with a replacement Holley carburetor with manual choke. The dual point distributor is original with C5OE-E engineering number. Original Cobra lettered aluminum intake and valve covers. A Cobra aluminum "T" oil pan has also been installed. Original factory cast iron high performance exhaust manifolds connect to an original style transverse muffler system with the resonators deleted.

Original nine inch open rear axle with 3:50 ratio. "Traction Master" underride style traction bars have been added. Tires are General Altimax RT blackwall radials. All Shelby exterior equipment, unique identification and trim are intact.

The engine compartment is detailed. The engine has been rebuilt and was detailed as part of that process. The compartment itself is finished to original specifications with correct reproduction hoses, clamps, belts and electrical components. The original export brace, power brake system and power steering system with external cooler are intact. The radiator has been replaced with a higher capacity 4 row example as part of the overall improvement of driving reliability

The trunk is refinished in body color as original and contains a replacement mat. The spare tire, mounted on a plain steel wheel, plus the jack and handle are intact.

The car starts readily and runs and drives well. Handling and road manners are excellent with stable steering and suspension. The power assist to the braking is working properly and the car stops straight. All lights and signals are operational.


OBSERVATIONS: This is a nicely refreshed example of the '67 GT350 that been cosmetically upgraded from time to time over its history but not comprehensively restored in the concours sense. The owners' intent in the most recent refresh was to have an original example that would be enjoyable to drive. The focus was therefore on achieving good road manners and driveability over absolute concours correctness. They achieved this goal, as #1067 is a well sorted out, highly reliable, fully enjoyable driver.


PRICE: $129,500. Shown by appointment at my facility in Harrisburg, PA.