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Title: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: Skyway65 on February 27, 2020, 06:50:52 AM
I stumbled across this. Is it legit? Anyone know anything about it?


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2930369886996152/
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: RoyceP on February 27, 2020, 09:05:51 AM
Ask the guy for documentation to support that story. My guess is that he has none. Buy the car, not the story.
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: Coralsnake on February 27, 2020, 01:05:59 PM
Not legit
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: carlite65 on February 27, 2020, 01:14:57 PM
outrageous b.s.
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: DKutz on February 27, 2020, 02:51:47 PM
maybe one of the coupes used to test parts for the gt350.  As for sleeper mustang?  never heard of it
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 27, 2020, 04:04:34 PM
Typically BS hype to sell a car.Heard it a thousand times before over the years. This is just one more example.
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: ChrisV289 on February 27, 2020, 04:05:45 PM
I actually posted about this car years ago on this forum. I’ll need to find it but that car was here in Phoenix for the longest time. I remember seeing it at a local show and questioning the owner and he didn’t like that. I sent him an email when it was on Craigslist a few weeks ago for sale and this was his response:

My car was built in San Jose.  It was 1 of 6 cars that Shelby and Ford built for drag racing as a prototype.   6 were built specifically for drag racing and were auctioned for $1.00 and had to be campaigned on the drag strip.  If you watch the Carroll Shelby documentary on Netflix, you will see, in the last segment it shows "A" body mustangs on the race track," winning.  I have the build sheet and much, much more documentation.  It is listed for sale with an article about the car on Autabuy.  I would suggest that you come to Phoenix to see my car and I will be happy to share my documentation along with the appraisal.


Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: carlite65 on February 27, 2020, 04:08:44 PM
"if' he was legit then it was still b.s. and will always be. notice that no vin was ever provided or copies of 'his' documentation. thing is some poor schmuck may get taken in on this.  my vote is to just crush it & then we won't have to worry about it again.
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: ChrisV289 on February 27, 2020, 04:09:03 PM
Here is the old thread

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=3733.msg20295#msg20295
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: ChrisV289 on February 27, 2020, 04:15:08 PM
And looking through my albums on Facebook because I remember when I saw that car, I found pics of it
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: CharlesTurner on February 27, 2020, 05:39:07 PM
Not even a hi-po... ok
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: lancelot66 on February 27, 2020, 05:43:51 PM
I've owned two San Jose '66's and never saw a build sheet in either one. Both had original carpet sets that i replaced. I was up under both dashes too...
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on February 27, 2020, 07:31:41 PM
Complete and utter B.S.  This vehicle was offered on Ebay a while back as well.  Anyone who knew Carroll Shelby personally knew he was never "chummy" like this clown claims.  This was debunked elsewhere too. I can't remember which forum this showed up on and was dissected and dismantled in its entirety. 

                                                                                                              -Keith
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: Skyway65 on February 28, 2020, 07:01:47 AM
I figured it was some sort of scam-Hi Po 289 tags on the fender and an "A" code engine--just the tip of the iceberg apparently.
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: Bossbill on February 28, 2020, 02:21:41 PM
If you look at how Ford built their drag cars, like the Thunderbolt, this car is not even close.
Ford or Shelby would have specified sealer delete, white since when stripped of carpet the interior is bright enough that you don't need a flashlight, spare/jack delete, dog dish wheels, and so on.
You don't need to hear the story. The car is the story and it doesn't measure up.
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: CharlesTurner on February 28, 2020, 02:46:12 PM
Agree, any car built specifically by Ford for drag racing would have been radically different than any base build.
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: Bossbill on February 28, 2020, 04:39:56 PM
I'm not sure people appreciate the white interior. A lot of race cars are painted Dove Gray on the inside. The amount of light this offers inside is exceptional. When working in the pits on setting up belts, wiring issues, plumbing, etc this helps you get things done quickly without having to drag out flashlights. I owned a race car with a black interior and it sucked. Dropped screws -- lost forever.

Here is a plumbing setup shot of a 65 using just shop lights.
Plus, I can talk about race cars all day long!
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on February 28, 2020, 05:29:48 PM
Bill: And you still have a spousal unit? lol  I agree.  I think it was the SAAC forum where this emerged initially.  It was quickly put to bed. Just how he claimed Shelby responded was enough. Shelby didn't even recall much about "exercising" the Super Snake when questioned about it. Shelby was a frontman/salesman.  He handled promotion and left the details primarily to staff.
                                                                                         -Keith
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: Bossbill on February 28, 2020, 06:51:23 PM
We're both "makers" (not in love with that term, but ... ) so she gets it.
For her birthday she wanted a new Makita drill and impact driver!
Title: Re: Rare '65? I never heard of this before--anyone have any info?
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on February 28, 2020, 07:30:41 PM
We're both "makers" (not in love with that term, but ... ) so she gets it.
For her birthday she wanted a new Makita drill and impact driver!
I think I like that better than buying diamonds. At least I can use the drill. lol

                                                                        -Keith