MEMORY CHECK: A Shelby GT350 with a distinct personality
March 19, 2018
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
Written by independent automotive journalist Steve Statham
A Nightmist Blue 1967 Shelby GT350 (Lot #727) will be crossing the auction block in Palm Beach.
The story of the Shelby Mustang has been told so many times that after a while a mental picture coalesces: white Mustang, blue Le Mans stripes and the standard range of Shelby performance parts. But there was more variation among Shelby Mustangs than many people remember. Between the quirks of limited production, availability of Shelby-installed options, and accessories offered at Ford dealerships, buyers could drive away in something fairly distinctive, and more than a few did.
Although no Shelby is especially low-key, some people prefer a stealthier approach. For them, the 1967 Shelby GT350 (Lot #727) in Nightmist Blue with white Le Mans stripes offered at No Reserve at Palm Beach will be a perfect fit.
This car doesn’t just serve up a serious appearance; its hardware, too, is of a no-nonsense variety. The 289 Hi-Po V8 is topped with three two-barrel carburetors, which should help the engine produce quite a song as you’re rowing the 4-speed shifter. The car has the Shelby roll bar with shoulder harness, Stewart-Warner under-dash gauges, a Ford 9-inch rear end, power steering, power brakes, remote driver’s side mirror, inboard lights and Magstar rims.
The 1967 Shelby Mustangs were the most aggressive yet as far as styling went, but even its most noteworthy features were for more than simply looks. The fiberglass hood, nose, decklid, spoiler and C-pillar scoops made stock Mustangs look tame, but they also shaved weight.
According to data in the Shelby American World Registry, this GT350 was originally delivered to the Canadian market. That seems fitting. Equipped as it is, the look and feel is more “Northern Lights” than “California Dreamin’.” But that just makes our point. Say the words “Shelby Mustang” and a basic image pops into peoples’ minds, but from that common spec sheet there was plenty of room for individuality.
If you’re looking for a “horse of a different color,” this Nightmist Blue Shelby GT350 might be just the ticket.
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