Lot S86 1969 Shelby GT500 Resto Mod
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Channel: Mecum Auctions · 2008 · Autos & Vehicles
This 1969 Shelby Resto Mod is built on a foundation of rare Shelby parts collected over a twenty year period, all with the original intent of restoring a '69 model to original condition. But with the Resto-Mod and Power Tour trends exerting their influence, and designs by Chip Foose and others pointing in a new direction, the car's builder found a new avenue of expression. A nut and bolt restoration proceeded, with modern drivability, performance and components built on a Shelby foundation. An aluminum-head 428 Cobra Jet, Toploader 4-speed and 9-inch disc-brake rear end combine Shelby-style motivation with up-to-date stopping power. A beautiful two-tone Brilliant Copper and Black paint scheme, incorporating carbon fiber components, carries over into the updated but unmistakably Shelby interior, and is finished off with custom Foose wheels. The result: a modern hybrid that mixes contemporary rodding technologies and reliability with that old Shelby flair. Go on- you owe it to yourself! Highlights: - 1969 Shelby 428CJ 4-speed-based Resto Mod - 428 Cobra Jet with aluminum heads - Vintage A/C & Heat air conditioning - Extensive use of original Shelby components - Carbon fiber components - Nut & bolt restoration - Shelby performance, modern drivability and reliability
