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MY PERFECT CAR IS A SHELBY GT500 FORD MUSTANG 1967
1967
The modified 1967 Shelby GT 500 made famous by Nicolas CageThe new 1967 Mustang was followed with a new Shelby. It featured a 1967 Mercury Cougar tail light panel minus the chrome trim, a flip-up spoiler, and two sets of air scoops on each side. This was also the first American car to feature a factory roll bar.
This year also saw the introduction of the GT500 alongside the continued GT350. The new GT500 featured a 428-in³ (7 L) big-block V8. This is also one of the most famous Shelby Mustangs. A modified GT500 clone, known as "Eleanor", was featured alongside Nicholas Cage in the 2000 remake of Gone in 60 Seconds.
Jim Morrison of the 60's Rock & Roll group "The Doors" owned a 1967 Shelby GT500 that he transferred to the Zeppelin Publishing Company just before his death in 1971. The exact location of the "Blue Lady" today is unknown. The Morrison Mustang is a much sought after treasure and a documentary on the car is scheduled to be released in 2008. This GT500 was also featured in Jim Morrison's art film, "HWY." The GT500 was also featured in the anime Gunsmith Cats.
A convertible prototype of the GT500 was made in 1967, which was designated to be scrapped. Before Ford Motor Co. could destroy the prototype, it was stolen. The car was eventually recovered by Ford and sold as '68.
Production's: GT350 1,175 units, GT500 2,048 units (THIS WAS COPY)
SORRY BUT THE PICTURE DOESNT WANT TO COME OUT BUT U CANT SEE IT IN YAHOO OR GOOGLE ON TYPE (SHELBY GT500 FORD MUSTANG)
 BlackPhoenix12 · Thu Mar 20, 2008 @ 05:11pm · 0 Comments |
