Sometimes buying a classic car can be a gamble because its life might be full of unknowns. That is not the case with this 1969 Shelby GT350 Convertible. Its entire history from Day 1 has been comprehensively documented, and the owner includes all of this information in the sale. That should provide some peace of mind to anyone considering parking this classic in their garage. Located in Kirkland, Washington, you will find the GT350 listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has reached $92,200, but this remains short of the reserve. There is a BIN option of $120,000 for those who might want to bypass the auction process.
The Black Jade Convertible presents superbly, and it is difficult to find fault with this classic. The first thing worth noting is that the included Marti Report confirms that this is 1-of-47 to wear this shade. The paint shines beautifully, with no visible flaws or issues. The panels are laser straight, while the gaps are about as tight and consistent as you could ever hope to find in a vehicle from this era. Rust is not something that the buyer will need to consider because the Shelby appears to be clean and solid. It features a White power top, and this presents as nicely as the rest of the vehicle. All of the correct and distinctive Shelby parts like the grille, scoops, and the Ram Air hood are intact and in excellent condition. The Magnum 500 wheels are in perfect order, and while they wear newer tires, the original set of bias-ply tires are included in the sale.
It is no surprise to learn that this GT350 is numbers-matching, which means that the engine bay is occupied by a 351ci V8 that produces 290hp. Backing this is a 3-speed automatic transmission, while power steering and power front disc brakes are also part of the package. By 1969, the GT350 wasn’t as hard-edged as its predecessors. However, it still offered performance that was on the good side of respectable. Point this classic down the ¼ mile, and the journey would be over in 15.6 seconds. That might not have made it as fast as some of its contemporaries, but a significant part of the focus on these cars had turned more towards comfort and luxury by the time this one rolled off the production line. The engine bay is largely original, although the air conditioning compressor has been replaced at some point. The car’s owners have been meticulous about maintaining this car’s integrity, so if any parts required a change, the original components have been retained for inclusion in the sale. This Shelby has a genuine 72,000 miles on the clock, and this is documented. It also comes with a comprehensive service history and a folder of documentation that is about 3 inches thick. That should offer potential buyers some peace of mind if they are considering making a play to park the Convertible in their garage.
When a convertible has the top down, there’s no hiding any issues with its interior. The next owner of this Shelby should have no concerns on that front because this interior is in impressive condition for its age. I’ve previously talked about the perils of white interior trim because it can be extremely prone to all manner of problems. It can become dirty, stained, and quite yellow. None of those problems have afflicted this car, and the overall impression that it conveys is that this is a classic that has been treated with complete respect. The upholstered surfaces are spotless, with no significant flaws or defects. The same is true of the carpet, dash, and the remaining interior trim. The faux teak on the dash isn’t lifting or damaged, and the wheel is perfect. All of the correct components are present as specified in the Marti Report, and there have been no aftermarket additions. The original owner chose to equip the Convertible with air conditioning, a tilt-away wheel, and an AM/FM stereo radio.
It is hard to look at this 1969 Shelby GT350 Convertible and not like what you see. It presents superbly, and its documented ownership and service history places it in the upper echelon of classics of this type. That raises the question of potential values, and that’s where we strike something interesting with this car. When you consider it as an overall package, the BIN price looks quite competitive, and I wouldn’t be surprised if someone decides to hit the button on that. I performed a search and found a prior auction for this car from earlier this year, and it sold then for $113,244. That means that either this Shelby is being flipped or the previous buyer pulled out of the sale at the last moment. Regardless of the truth on that front, I suspect that this GT350 will find its way to a new home pretty soon.
I’m surprised this car is still around Adam, you’re right it is a competitive BIN. I’m actually more surprised it didn’t hit one of the auction sites . Lovely example and rare in a convertible. Nice find
High-dollar car, very attractive, very desirable. You had me with the first photograph, Black Jade and white looks sweet.
I’d like to see Ford bring that color back! I’d love a new GT500 in that color!
Wow what a beauty!! Only 2 bids now, i hope it sells. Has another Mustang listed.
Not a big deal, but it sure looks like it’s been lowered a couple of inches.
Yeah, I would say lowered too, looks cool. It also has the chin spoiler that wasn’t put on until they were selling the left over ’69’s as 70 models. Chin spoilers and hood stripes.
Adam, these are not Magnum 500 wheels, but the original Shelby wheel that came on the 1969 and 1970 models. Steel rim with the aluminum centers. Regardless, this car is what you call “stunning”
It’s a beautiful car that comes off hard edged without losing a bit of class.
So many hot Mustangs in 1969 to choose from, Ford had all the bases covered, even just a cruiser like this. Always expensive wheels to own, I dont see that changing with the old Shelby’s.
The full documentation for my quarter million mile 2002 Tacoma fits in a manila envelope. I wonder how much service an old ford required for 72k miles that takes up 3 inches? Must have been a Monday build.
This Shelby looks like it’s sitting too low – up front at least – worn out springs/shocks?
Odd that an 8.1 to 1 compression ’78 t/a 6.6 would be faster than this – & with a restrictive cat converter & egr yet.
But the looks on this are fantastic – from all angles & a 428 would fix things.
You don’t drop a 428 in a GT350…Just like you wouldn’t swap a 455 SD into a 78 T/A.
I just don’t get what these 69/ fake 70 Shelbys bring to the table. Just a bunch of fiberglass body parts and some trim items that do nothing for performance. Boss 302’s or just plain GT’s or Mach 1’s with a CJ or a good 351 are better cars. Boss 429’s are just over priced nose heavy pigs.
Ended $94K w/o meeting reserve. Relisted at 115K, no bids yet.