Highlights

One of 2,048 first-year GT500s and highly collectible
Extensive €100,000 restoration completed in 2018 with few miles since
Work covered all areas of the car and is extensively documented and photographed
Matching numbers 428CI V8 paired with the desirable manual transmission
Original build sheet, Deluxe Marti Report, and original 1967 purchase invoice
Finished in Dark Moss Green as per the original build sheet
Dutch-registered
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The GT500 was crafted by Shelby but conceived by Lee Iaccocca. He wanted to transform his ‘secretary’s car’ into something altogether more muscular and race-themed. The GT500 did exactly that, utterly transforming the Stang into a formidable muscle car.

Every GT500 was taken off the Ford line and finished in Shelby with a host of improvements, notably the mighty 428CI "Police Interceptor" 7L 355bhp V8 and the first production integrated roll bar.

This fastback is one of the sought-after 1967 cars, of which just 2,048 were built. The trick when buying one of these cars is to check provenance and factory-correct specification. This car comes with the original build sheet and purchase invoice that enables buyers to do exactly that. Those documents guided the car’s restoration a few years ago, a comprehensive process that is said to have cost in excess of €100,000. Hundreds of carefully arranged photographs show the car’s transformation. It is now finished in factory-correct Dark Moss Green and retains its array of Shelby features, from the wood-rimmed three-spoke wheel to the roll hoop and those gorgeous polished ‘Magstar’ wheels.

The attention to detail and quality of restoration are genuinely impressive. You can see what we mean in the photos. GT500s this good are rare finds. This is a collector-quality, matching numbers car that is surely the ‘Holy Grail’ for any fan of Detroit muscle.

The vendor says:

“This 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 is the result of a complete, documented comprehensive restoration.

“The car was completely stripped down to a bare body shell and individual components, after which every single part was separately rebuilt, restored, refurbished, or replaced, and then carefully reassembled.”

History and Paperwork

1967 model year
Currently Dutch registered
Original build sheet confirming factory specification
Deluxe Marti Report included
Original purchase invoice from 1967
Extensive photographic documentation covering every stage of the restoration
Two keys
The odometer shows 80,584 miles (not verified)
The seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
Exempt from APK inspection

The extensive photographic documentation shows:

Complete disassembly
Body restoration and panel fitting
Rebuild of drivetrain and suspension
Reassembly of chassis and body
Paintwork and finishing
Installation of engine, transmission, interior, and details
Restoration and refinishing of countless individual components and fasteners
Vendor states work was not a cosmetic refresh, but a thorough, high-level frame-off restoration

Summary of work:

Disassembly & Inventory:

Entire car was disassembled down to the bare body and individual components
Engine, transmission, rear axle, front and rear suspension, interior, glass, wiring, subframes, axles, brakes, etc. were completely removed
All parts were sorted, cleaned, and cataloged
Bolts, nuts, brackets, and small hardware were treated separately (cleaned, coated/plated, or replaced)

The photos clearly show:

Bare body shell
Loose subframes, control arms, springs, steering components
Disassembled transmission and rear axle
Loose engine components
Large bins with parts in various stages of restoration

Body & Sheet Metal:

Body stripped to bare metal
Sheet metal inspected, repaired, and restored where necessary
Panels, seams, edges, and corners carefully straightened and refined

Particular attention paid to:

Rear quarters and rear panels
Transitions around the tail lights
Panel fitment around doors, trunk lid, and hood
Fitment was checked multiple times before final finishing

The photos show:

Panel shaping and test fitting
Detailed corrections around the rear and panel transitions
Tight panel gaps before final paint
Finished interior of the body shell and engine bay

3) Paintwork & Finishing:

Body professionally painted (original colour matching the build sheet)
Engine bay, interior, and trunk also fully finished
Multiple stages visible: primer, sealer, color, and final finish
Cleanly finished seams, edges, and inner panels
Not a “quick respray,” but an inside-and-out paint process

4) Chassis, Suspension & Brakes:

Front and rear suspension fully rebuilt
Control arms, springs, axles, and mounting hardware refinished
Components repainted/coated
Brake components rebuilt and reassembled
Everything reinstalled on a clean, finished chassis

Photos show:

Painted and rebuilt subframes
New or rebuilt springs and control arms
A clean, tightly assembled underside

5) Drivetrain (Engine, Transmission, Rear Axle):

Engine:

Extensively rebuilt and repainted
Fitted with Cobra Le Mans valve covers
Cleanly detailed engine bay
Accessories, cooling, and auxiliary systems reinstalled

Transmission:

Disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt
Case and components refinished
Photos show both pre- and post-rebuild condition

Rear Axle / Differential:

Disassembled and rebuilt
Housing repainted
Reassembled and reinstalled

6) Hardware, Details & Components

Large quantities of bolts, nuts, brackets, and small parts:
Cleaned
Recoated/replated
Or replaced where necessary
Brake discs, radiator, lines, mounts, brackets, etc., visible in restored condition
Radiator rebuilt/replaced
Exhaust components and underside neatly finished
This level of detail is typical of high-end, concours-style restorations.

7) Interior & Finishing:

Interior completely stripped and rebuilt
New or restored carpeting
Dashboard, controls, and gauges installed
Shifter, pedals, and details neatly finished
Trunk area cleanly finished

Photos show:

Bare and painted interior shell
Reassembly phase
Finished interior and trunk

8) Documentation & Provenance:

The project is exceptionally well documented with:

Hundreds of photos showing:
- Disassembly
- Restoration
- Reassembly
- Detail finishing

The Condition

Restoration costing in excess of €100,000
Extensive restoration process summarised above and detailed in photos
Finished in factory-correct Dark Moss Green to a very high standard
Full body restoration completed 2017/2018 with few miles since
Factory correct Shelby retaining its many 67-model year features
Magstar chromed and polished five-spoke wheels in very good order
Highly detailed and virtually ‘as new’ Shelby interior in black vinyl with fabric inserts
Fitted with Cobra Le Mans valve covers
Chromed front and rear bumpers and chromed mirrors

Some GT500s have gone down the restomod route. Thankfully, not this one. It remains as Shelby intended, particularly so because it is one of the original ‘67 cars with the purest set of features and fittings.

The car was restored a few years ago with an emphasis on originality. That meant a return to the fetching Dark Moss Green with correct GT 500 decals and a set of stylish polished Magstar wheels. Inside it is a symphony of factory detail, from the seat specification to the Ford radio and three-spoke wood-rimmed wheel. It is all in extremely good condition.

The Mechanics

‘Police Interceptor’ spec 7.0-litre (6,997cc) 428CI V8 producing 355 HP
We are told that the car is matching numbers
Four-speed manual transmission
Engine fully rebuilt and repainted during the restoration
Equipped with power brakes and power steering
Comprehensive restoration to factory specification as detailed above
Very clean and tidy engine bay

The heart of the GT500 is that mammoth 7.0-litre 428CI ‘Police Interceptor’ spec powerplant, which is good for 355hp in standard factory spec. This car is said to be a matching numbers GT500, with early paperwork available to check, and it benefits from a comprehensive restoration a few years ago.

That work included an extensive engine rebuild plus attention to virtually every other area of the mechanicals and running gear. We’ve provided a summary above. There are more details in the photos which trace the car’s extensive restoration.

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