Our friend Tom Cotter has the enviable chore of walking into dilapidated barns and rural homesteads seeking out long-lost barn finds. Recently, his travels took him somewhere not far off the beaten path – still pretty much on the… more»
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Dec 4, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Unrestored 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350
The partnership between racer-entrepreneur Carroll Shelby and Ford resulted in a host of fabulous high-performance vehicles over the course of nearly six decades. This never-restored 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 in Edmond, Oklahoma may represent your chance to own a… more»
Nov 30, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Fast Black Box: 1986 Shelby GLHS
The Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon started life as a French econobox, the Talbot Horizon. If you saw this one sitting neglected, you wouldn’t normally give it a second thought, but it’s a bit special. You can almost make out… more»
Sep 26, 2017 • Uncategorized • 29 Comments
Estate Sale Shelby: 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible
Upon first glance, this estate sale appears to be furniture. In fact, I scrolled through quite a bit of furniture before I found what I was told could be found in the listing: an unrestored original 1968 Shelby GT500… more»
Sep 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Almost There: 1984 Dodge Shelby Charger
Carrol Shelby was a legend in the automotive world. Formerly a very good sports car racer, Shelby gave up racing for health reasons and found himself modifying automobiles. Starting with the legendary Shelby Cobras, he branched out into modifying… more»
Aug 15, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One Of 750: 1987 Shelby CSX
In addition to looking worn out and battered, this 1987 Dodge CSX Shelby edition is missing its original turbocharged powerplant and doesn’t currently run. It’s hard to imagine a car emblazoned with the name Shelby could have lead such… more»
Jun 29, 2017 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Former Hertz Car: 1968 Shelby Cobra GT350H
Back in 1968, the Shebly Cobra GT350 was the dream car for many weekend race car drivers, but with starting prices just over $4k net everyone could afford one. That’s where Hertz came into the picture. For a modest… more»
Jun 21, 2017 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Saved from Scrapper: 1987 Shelby Lancer
Over the years, there have been any number of tales about enthusiasts rescuing rare cars from the merciless hands of the local scrap yard. How many of them are true is anybody’s guess, but it sure is thought-provoking to… more»
Jun 7, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1987 Shelby GLHS Survivor: Black Beauty!
Having owned a regular, non-turbo Shelby Charger at one point and enjoying it a great deal, I vividly recall the first time I saw a GLHS and was blown away by it. If you share those feelings, you can… more»
May 21, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Owner Went West: Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo Z
This rare Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo Z popped up in a New Hampshire barn, where it’s been stashed since the owner left for the West Coast in 2003 – and never returned. Fortunately, it looks like he or she… more»
Apr 22, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Trade for Cabin: 1987 Shelby Charger GLH-S
While the roster of Shelby-branded vehicles sold by Chrysler Corp. in the 80s ran quite deep, there were a few models that were a touch more special than the others. Of course, I’m talking about the iconic GLH models… more»
Apr 12, 2017 • For Sale Stories • 59 Comments
The Tale Of The Lost Daytona Coupe
I was recently digging through old forum posts on various websites when I came across a photo of what was clearly a barn find Shelby Daytona Coupe. There wasn’t any information about it or a link, but it looked… more»
Mar 31, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1986 Revisited – Part 2: Deals on Wheels
Here’s another installment from the recently-found 1986 “Deals on Wheels” magazine. This one is the color edition with a few exotics and some up and down values. The first car is a 1969 Jaguar XKE 2+2. You could have… more»
Mar 26, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Daily Driver Shelby: 1983 Dodge Charger
When we write about Shelbys, it’s often in hushed tones or excited yammering about how much money it will bring at auction. However, you don’t often hear the words “daily driver” and “Shelby” in the same sentence. But then… more»
Mar 24, 2017 • For Sale • 60 Comments
1986 Revisited – Part 1: Deals on Wheels
This is a different one, but it may be fun, and very, very painful. In going through a couple of boxes of old magazines recently I ran across an August 1986 edition of “Deals on Wheels”, a somewhat regional car… more»
Mar 2, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Shelby Fresh Outta The Barn!
If I told you I had found a dusty, forgotten Shelby in a barn, your heart might start beating a bit faster. A genuine Cobra? A Mustang wearing the iconic stripes down the hood? What, pray tell, could it be? Well,… more»
