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Isnt this the same car that was recently sold at Mecum?

Going by the sellers logic I actually have a Shelby Mustang that never quite became a Shelby Mustang. Damn, sooo close!!

I am certainly no expert on factory markings so this is purely an observation, but I note that it has DSO 26 marked on the diff for some reason yet shows as DSO 15 on the data information - if they are the same piece of info ?

And for almost being a Shelby...looks like it got close as it got COBRA valve covers ???

Ray

Was supposed to have been converted to a Shelby?

Certainly not by the factory as they were based

on cars from San Jose in 65-67.

/Bo

It looks like early Feb 66 heads on a Feb 65 block.

Every Shelby built in 1966 started out as a k code 4 speed fastback like this one but this one remained the original.

Gratz to all you almost shelby owners! With that logic I guess my C code was almost a K code, they both have 289's in them!

Fuel pump looks incorrect

Here is the risk of copying undercarriage details from other cars when you're not sure of the authenticity:

Shelby undercarriage from the HiPo Forum Photos section - note the DSO 26 on the diff:

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Image found on ebay car with a DSO 15 data plate and DSO 26 on the diff. Also note the yellow daubs on the springs:

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Shebly undercarriage again, note the driveshaft striping, "3" on the diff tube and yellow daubs on the springs:

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Ebay car again, note the driveshaft striping and "3" on the diff tube:

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Same story elsewhere on the car.

This is a nice driver, but would not be concours correct without a great deal of work. The undercarriage photos were too fuzzy to make out the details clearly, so determining if the trans or block are VIN stamped isn't possible.

If that is the auction car, I wonder if it was sold as "numbers matching"? Being a July car (probably),

I doubt any of those engine components came with that car.

No snubber bumper. What's the deal with the clutch pedal? (it's nearly on floor).

The 6B28 heads are Feb of 66 castings and the block is a 5B17 making it Feb of 65, so the seller is incorrect with respect to a matching numbers engine assembly. The engine has a roller chain, and the hatchet weight is likely to be gone. I'd want to know if the engine had been balanced when it was overhauled to make up for the loss of the extra weight. I notified the seller of the discrepancy in the date codes.

The clutch pedal is probably missing a return spring on the fork.

Tough times to be looking to turn a profit on this car

Jack

Be curious to know if the undercarriage was detailed before or after the auction.

I advised the seller of the issue of the casting dates and he did not respond. Fred is correct with respect to the rust as it's evident in the front suspension photos as well.

Now listed on E-Bay

By Seller: "brownie428"

In Guttenberg, Iowa

Listing Info:

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Check out this extremely RARE 66 Ford 2+2 K-code with the famous 289/271 HP, solid-lifter, Hi-Po Engine. While this Mustang was built in the Metuchen, New Jersey as you can see from the decoding of the VIN. This is the same basic package that was used by Caroll Shelby for the GT 350 Shelbys that were built at the San Joe, CA assembly plant.. This car runs, drives and sounds just like it did in 1966 when it was new. Check out the flawless black finish and interior. While it is not a Shelby GT 350, it is as close as you can come to it – without spending 4175,000-$200,000 to get it.

Listed in Hi Po Mustang Registry.

60+ HIGH DEFINITION PHOTOS at

http://www.brownssales.com/ford66mustangcc075.htm

2-Door 2+2 Fastback

GT w/ Ralley-Pack

Black Pony Interior – front seats have correct and intact vinyl panel with metal trim center (SUPERB CONDITION)

Interior Décor Group option including walnut-trimmed pistol grip door handles, arm rests, walnut panel trims and original correct Deluxe Steering Wheel

289/271 High Performance Engine – K-Code

Correct 480 CFM autolight manual-choke carburetor with ID tag

Correct 4-speed transmission (with original correct 4-speed shift lever and reverse gear lock-out finger pull)

Disk Brakes

Buck Tag (see photo)

Correct color codes

Vehicle is listed in Hi Po Mustang Registry

Black Pony Interior in PERFECT condition

Fold down rear seat

Console

Stereo AM-8 Track Tape Player radio (EXTREMELY RARE) with 8-track tape player

4-way flasher in glove box

Correct Dual Red Line tires 6.95-14TIRES

Pony Wheels

Fog Lamps

NOW YOU CAN SEE WHY I SAY IT’S A RARE FIND!!!

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I have several photos of this car if someone can post them for me. Also some more information on the car.

RECOMMENDED TEMPLATE: Sold for final sale price by seller

BuyItNow set at bin price(also post BIN if there is one for comparison)

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