1967 Shelby GT 500 Drive!!

Taking out my dad's 1967 GT 500. This car is gorgeous, powerful, and SO FUN to drive!! You can truly feel the power in the 427 and it is an amazing feeling.
A great article on the 427 engine
www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...
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[@SuperdutySupermanFjb]

That is so awesome having it all original!! Such a beautiful designed and built car!! Definitely would be like living a dream cruising around in that beautiful car!

[@elibaier]

Its amazing!!

[@SuperdutySupermanFjb]

@@elibaier I have a 1999 Mustang Cobra convertible which is my dream car. I love mustangs but the Cobra is definitely the ultimate sports car to own.

[@elibaier]

@@SuperdutySupermanFjb That must be a beauty!

[@SuperdutySupermanFjb]

@@elibaier Yes it is! It's red with a black convertible top and a custom cobra painted hood. And I've just had the car rebuilt all through everything. Including irs rebuilt and the engine completely gone through with all new gaskets. New carpet and new racing seats. Now I'm ready for a new racing steering wheel.

[@elibaier]

Hope she’s still looking pretty!

[@brianzelch4734]

I think 67 is the best-looking Shelby!!

[@elibaier]

I agree, Brian!

[@OscarDiaz-nn9ch]

I love the fact that you guys keeping it running. Ppl take these cars and lock them in a plastic bubble to preserve What’s the point? These cars are meant to be driven and driven like they were made for. Spinning and burning rubber I own a 92 GT and with its 240k miles and looking terrible still drives like it came out of the factory Mustang powaaaa!!

[@elibaier]

Beautiful cars were meant to be driven!

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

Nice Shelby. Thanks for sharing your test drive. I love survivor cars. I have a survivor 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler.

[@elibaier]

Sounds like a great car!!!

[@codybieker4924]

Man I'm super jealous. This has been my dream car for 30 years now. I've only ever seen 2 in real life. Thanks for the video!

[@elibaier]

She's a beauty! You don't see many of them driving around any more

[@NFSShelbyGT500KR]

i got this video on youtube recommendation and it's worth it! i really wanna get this mustang on my hand :(

[@elibaier]

haha its so fun!

[@redrider1079]

Awesome!! Nice car and sounds great. I have a '67 Fastback that I painted the same color scheme. It has a 351C, EFI with auto trans, traction lock 9" rear end with 3:00 gears, complete Shelby suspension all around. My intent was to make it a Shelby look-a-like but I only bought the scoops on the side with the vents to the rear brakes, everything else was too expensive. Both of my kids want the car. Enjoy it and drive safe.

[@elibaier]

Haha that sounds like a great project! Enjoy it!

[@chadbailey7038]

Great video. Yes I DO want to see more!

[@elibaier]

More to come!

[@tiredoldman5329]

Shes worth a small fortune. Beautiful!

[@elibaier]

🤑

[@lm-usmc]

Absolutely beautiful car!

[@elibaier]

Thanks!

[@bigmike2149]

That’s awesome bro. Great looking car. I have a Black Jade 1969 Mustang GT with a 390 and 4-speed. Wouldn’t trade or sell it for anything.

[@elibaier]

Sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing! Hold on to that one!

[@petercolichidas7484]

Great video and cool music!

[@elibaier]

Thanks!

[@dperr338]

Love those cars

[@elibaier]

Same!!!

[@danbaumann8273]

Omg, that thing's beautiful. My favorite year. Love that it's a driver and you're enjoying it. I remember one for sale in the newspaper paper back in the early 80's in my area. I think it was going for $15,000 Canadian if I'm recalling correctly. Still, quite a lot of money back then and sure wish I had it at the time. Good times. Muscle cars were cheap. Now? Haha.

[@elibaier]

My dad bought this one in the 80s for $8,000 I believe

[@danbaumann8273]

@@elibaier Wow. I wouldn't be surprised. Id hold on to her if I were you. At least for a while. Just sayin. Incredibly good shape for a 50 plus year old car.

[@dallasharris8966]

@@elibaier lucky bastard. lol it’s a awesome car ! 💯

[@elibaier]

Thanks!

[@mikesavoy8861]

My dream car right there

[@elibaier]

😇

[@MrUrlawyer]

Very nice Video. Nice story. Thank you for Sharing

[@elibaier]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@ANOK541]

Looks like Jim Morrisons only car ...beautiful!

[@elibaier]

haha

[@anibaljrbalt]

Love this 💙👍 Good for you.

[@elibaier]

Thank you!

[@Coupydog]

I think your dad either changed or had axle ratios changed to a lower numerical set. Those 1968 Muscle cars didn't have overdrive or cruise below 3,000 rpms at 60 mph!

[@elibaier]

It sure is nice! I'll have to ask!

[@trevorgrimes7563]

My dream car!

[@elibaier]

🙂

[@garyschyve5768]

Eli, you should grab the Marti Report for this car. It provides a means to authenticate everything. BTW, the 428 usually found in these cars is technically listed as a Ford Cobra 428 or a 428 Special Interceptor because it was a Police Interceptor with additional upgrades. I can help point you to additional resources if you're interested.

[@elibaier]

thanks!

[@sean7464]

beautiful car

[@elibaier]

Thanks!

[@wheelman6538]

You know the story of Jim Morrisons missing GT500 out of Cali. Had 15k original miles and front end damage. Color was nightmist blue.only 2k made in that color

[@elibaier]

who knows....?

[@KD-nb3mp]

These cars go for 180.000$ in good condition nowadays. Youre a lucky man!😎

[@elibaier]

It’s a real beauty!!!

[@English2Elvish]

Awesome! I agree and wonder if it is forsale. It is hard to set a price without seeing / assessing in person. Love that it is a driver, though, it certainly has miles and patina.

[@elibaier]

Yeah my dad has kept it on driving condition for many years. Growing up it was always a birthday treat to go for a ride in the Shelby!!

[@shanefowler9443]

@@elibaier if he ever sells it lmk @[e-mail] I'm 31 I own a 2011 gt500 and a 2016 gt350....I love these cars and will never ever sell them.

[@dona2831]

Mine, break warning lite goes out, dump clutch around launch time, 5200 tom. Works every time.

[@elibaier]

haha

[@jimsullivan3894]

Amazing car. Glad to see you are keeping it moving. What is the Shelby Vin Number? Its not quite clear in the video

[@elibaier]

It runs like a beauty! I'm not sure the VIN number...

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

Great specimen‼️ 🥂 🪖

[@elibaier]

Thanks! They don’t make them like they used to

[@thecritter2catch]

You have some money sitting right there bro 👍🏻

[@elibaier]

Thanks!

[@Chukk61]

wow!!

[@elibaier]

Thanks! Have any good Shelby stories to share?

[@rynh777]

wow a beauty.

[@elibaier]

For sure!!! Have you ever driven one?

[@Latitudedriver]

Lucky bastard!!!👍🏻

[@elibaier]

Yup!

[@thomasholt5456]

Love to have a Shelby some day

[@fredschnerbert1238]

They trying to get all gas powered cars off the streets by 2030...

[@elibaier]

🐍

[@sergeantmasson3669]

'67 Shelby GT 500's came with 428 engines. None had 427 engines. Only one 1967 Shelby GT 500 Super Snake cars were produced with a 427 FE engine and it was Carroll Shelby's personal car.

[@markhale8084]

Wrong. There were three 67 GT 500s fit with 427s by Shelby American AND the Super Snake was not Shelby’s personal car. He drove it yes but it was a development exercise and was used to test Goodyear’s Thunderbolt Tires.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@markhale8084 WRONG ! Only one was ever produced and was sold at auction and was originally owned by Carroll Shelby personally. www.motorauthority.com/news/1084305_1967-shelby-gt500-super-snake-is-the-most-expensive-mustang-ever-sold

[@markhale8084]

In over your head, quit while you are behind. Should not rely on internet drivel. Numbers 289, 544 (Super Snake), and 1947 (Factory Drag Unit) all fit with 427s by Shelby American. 544 was never personally owned by Shelby unless you think that because he was head of SA that he owned car. First owners were James Gorman and James Hadden. You got registry in front of you like I do?

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@markhale8084 Go argue with Marti Reports. Only one was ever produced. www.torquenews.com/3768/rare-1967-ford-mustang-shelby-super-snake-sells-record-auction

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@markhale8084 BTW, cupcake, I'm a 50+ years master level factory certified auto/truck tech. 30 years at a Ford performance dealership and I had a highly successful classic/vintage vehicle restoration shop for 20+ years. Many years ago I talked to Carroll Shelby about the GT500 427 Super Snake car. Not the first time that I ever talked with him either.

[@billyfoster3223]

Great car! It would be nice if it was R Code 427 and 4 speed!😁🛠️

[@elibaier]

Thanks!

[@stang3028]

Wow that’s worth some cash right there as it is

[@elibaier]

lol

[@Restoration_mebel]

🤤

[@elibaier]

👍

[@cobra3289]

Have you thouht about selling it? I am looking for a Shelby or R code mustang.

[@elibaier]

Nah man

[@brianbennett5887]

Beautiful cars !!! The Hemi would eat it for a snack though !

[@sergeantmasson3669]

REALLY? Do you have a '67 street-hemi car? Not many of those were produced in 1967 and damn few still exist.

[@fredschnerbert1238]

Not a Chrysler Hemi but Ford Hemi.. The Shelby Super Snake top fuel dragster, powered by a 427 supercharged SOHC, became the first car in NHRA competition to break the six-second quarter-mile time barrier. It was the winner of the 1966 NHRA Spring Nationals.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@fredschnerbert1238 No Ford 427 SOHC engine was ever put in any factory production car.

[@elibaier]

haha

[@markhale8084]

Somethings not right with this car … it has a standard 120 mph speedo and all 67 Shelby’s had 140 mph speedos. Interior looks to be smooth vinyl too where 67 Shelby’s had the comfort weave. Under dash gauges are wrong. Engine compartment has much wrong too. Wheels are also wrong. BUT steering wheel and roll bar are correct. If real not as original as claimed

[@sergeantmasson3669]

A bunch of things are wrong with this car. Also, no Shelby GT 500 was factory produced with a 427 engine.

[@markhale8084]

@@sergeantmasson3669 It is true that Ford did not fit a 427 in San Jose before shipping partially completed cars to SA at LAX BUT SA is recognized as the manufacturer and they fit three cars with 427s at LAX on their assembly line. That’s a fact you have not been able to dispute except by regurgitating false stuff you read online instead of going to the SAAC Registry. That said, this car is not one of those three cars.

[@elibaier]

sure thing!

[@blakewilliams9642]

wonder if thats jim morrisons old 500

[@elibaier]

😎

[@JeromyBranch]

A lot of commenters getting all wrapped up about the 428/427 thing. Regardless of none of them being factory produced for public sale with a 427, there WERE some of them driven off the lot brand new with a 427, because everybody knew which was the better engine choice - If a person had the money, they were going to ask the dealer to install the 427. Also, given the fact that so many of the 427 powered Fords were wrapped around trees or phone poles, it's no wonder this one has so many incorrect parts. I personally do not care for the "original" look, replete with cracked up front fenders where new pieces were grafted on and crappy paint. No...I prefer my cars to look good. A car in this condition does not have greater value because of the original paint, because it has so many problems to begin with....the wreck, the grafted on parts, the incorrect parts, etc. Painting it nicely and correcting the flaws would increase the value quite a lot. Probably make it smell better, too! lol

[@markhale8084]

Shelby American produced three 1967 GT500s with 427 side oilers fit to these cars from new at LAX. This is indisputable fact that anybody can confirm if they go read the Shelby American Automobile Club’s registry. I’m no armchair “expert” throwing out lame facts they pick up from reading the internet, I’m still driving my 67 GT500 that my dad and I bought in 1977. I’ve seen two of the three 427 equipped GT500s, the Super Snake and the Factory Drag Unit.

[@JeromyBranch]

@@markhale8084 exactly! Shelby produced them. None of them came from the Ford plant with a 427. That's an awesome ride you got there.

[@markhale8084]

Doesn’t really matter what Ford did or didn’t do, Shelby American was the manufacturer of record, not a tuner or dealer. Shelby American race cars wore Calif manufacturer plates and they won the Manufacturer’s Championship in 1965. From new SA fit three 1967 GT500s with 427 side oilers. If SA put a Paxton supercharger on GT350 that is considered factory original. Fitting a side oiler is same basic concept.

[@elibaier]

🙂

[@CALISPEC1]

Nightmist blue? 🤤

[@elibaier]

Haha!

[@carlhamersma8073]

Is this for sale?

[@elibaier]

no

[@ralphthomas7868]

Yeah Baby,,,history only happens once

[@elibaier]

oh yeah!

[@happyfreeliferc]

Fiberglass work ?

[@elibaier]

Yeah it needs it. It was from when the original owner wrecked it back in the 70s!

[@luish777]

Needless to say that's worth some bucks$$

[@elibaier]

🤣

[@shedred1967]

Why is the 428 blurred?

[@elibaier]

Because it is actually a 427, not a 428. I made a mistake

[@keithgoff3272]

@@elibaier they did not put a 427 in a mustang. Only 428's. You could get one in a Cougar.

[@fredschnerbert1238]

@@keithgoff3272 A 1968 COMET? 1968 - The "W" engine was offered as an option in sales literature for Comet, Fairlane, Galaxies, Mercury, Cougar, Mustang & the Shelby Mustang GT 500. The W code 427 was the standard engine in the 1968 Mercury Cougar GT/E. In mid year, the W code was replaced in production by the 428 CJ.

[@keithgoff3272]

@@fredschnerbert1238 so are you saying they put a 427 in a Mustang?

[@elibaier]

Yes

[@raybradley4722]

It is a beauty,but i believe you should fix the paint and bring her back to new condition and adjust the valves,dont just drive it make it nice again

[@elibaier]

Thanks

[@az1717]

Maybe this was Jim Morrison's mustang??

[@danieldugan253]

Absolutely not! Jim's didn't have stripes, and the parchment is way different

[@az1717]

@@danieldugan253 I thought there could be a chance this was jims car because the present owner said the first owner wrecked the front end, but yeah I guessed Jim's shelby whereabouts will still reamain a mystery.

[@elibaier]

Could be….🤷🏻‍♂️

[@teriboyd405]

Is it me, or did I see a 120mph speedometer? Shouldn't it be 140? Things get changed all the time but not something like that shouldn't have changed. JMO.

[@markhale8084]

Ha! Yes, I saw too and commented above. Something off here

[@elibaier]

Good catch! Yes it was replaced at one time

[@christawfer]

Would you consider selling it?

[@elibaier]

no

[@jerrysullivan801]

Where are the two 4 bbl carbs 67 was 2 fours

[@elibaier]

Hiding under there!

[@vit2939]

whats the price you want

[@elibaier]

haha

[@petercolichidas7484]

Why get a classic car and don't drive it? Show all its war paint and be proud of it. The only time I don't drive my 2013 Shelby GT500 is when it snows because it will slip and slide. She loves the autobahns in Germany!

[@elibaier]

Exactly!

[@tallmanfagan]

428

[@elibaier]

427

[@rossbeighed]

4th gear is like 5th gear.. very low revs at high speeds...suprised at that

[@elibaier]

So much power!

[@ShootAUT]

"Almost all original." Yeah, no shit. Even the dust and dirt is from '67. Poor baby. 😢

[@elibaier]

Classic

[@trackpackgt877]

A Shelby Mustang with a 427? I think you mean 428 Cobra Jet or somebody put a 427 in it because that would be one of the rarest Shelby Mustangs if it was factory installed and 340 horse 370 foot-pounds of torque that's no 427 the 427 was rated at 425 but made close to 500. Very nice rare car though I'd say definitely worth just shy of a 100k

[@elibaier]

Yes it is an original 427, not a 428. I got confused when I was making the video. The stats I put on were for the 428, not the 427. It sounds amazing and was a blast to drive!

[@maxum96]

@@trackpackgt877, no Shelby's or Mustang were ever produced with a 427. None have ever been documented or found to have been factory installed. You could buy a 427 engine over the counter and have them install it in your new Shelby or Mustang if you wanted. In 1967 the Shelby GT-500's used the Police Interceptor 428. 1968 Shelby's started off with the PI 428 as well. Mid year 1968 the 428 Cobrajet came out. GT-500's with the Cobrajet 428 were called GT-500KR.

[@maxum96]

@@trackpackgt877, yes on the Cobra roadsters. Never from the factory in a Mustang or GT-500. If a Mustang or GT-500 has a 427, it was installed after the car was first sold. That's documented. Kevin Marti has all the Ford production records dating back to 1967. No record exist of a 427 being installed by Ford in a Mustang or a GT-500.

[@maxum96]

@@trackpackgt877 the 1967 GT-500 Super Snake was a special car that Shelby stuffed a 427 in it and used the car to test some Goodyear tires. That is the only known and documented 427 GT-500 that Shelby sold. But it was originally built with a 428. Shelby's shop put the 427 in it. www.motorauthority.com/news/1082886_1967-shelby-gt500-super-snake-sells-for-2-2m-making-it-worlds-most-expensive-mustang

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@elibaier Not possible. Only one '67 Shelby GT500 Mustang was built with a 427 FE engine. It was a '67 GT500 Super Snake that was Carroll Shelby's personal car. All the others had 428 FE engines. Your Shelby GT500 has a 428 engine or somebody put a 427 in it.

[@joaquinpinochet8129]

50k?

[@elibaier]

haha

[@andrefecteau]

it's 427 or 428? Big difference....a shame to let it rot

[@elibaier]

427

[@sergiotapia2701]

Is it for sale?

[@elibaier]

Possibly... How much are you willing to pay?

[@dumpanddumer]

@@elibaier sold or available thx

[@shedred1967]

Even with that patina, I bet close to 6 figs.

[@danieldugan253]

@@elibaier 60K

[@kevinmoore4807]

Clone?

[@elibaier]

Real OG

[@JohnWick-yh5kn]

Dislike by Camaro owner?

[@ricktotz4078]

Jealous Camaro owner

[@elibaier]

Haha!!

[@karlmawby2921]

I see a new mustang Next to the Real mustang, it's sad people let them g.coudnt givee any new car's period o to shit, thereade to drive not sit absolutely worst thing to do is let a car set drive it sell new junk n smile at all they people wanting to talk to you...

[@elibaier]

exactly

[@Y8SIRIUS]

Interested in selling it?

[@elibaier]

🤑

[@Y8SIRIUS]

@@elibaier thank you for replying 👍.

[@davidthayer6969]

guages are not right, speedometer is not right, wheels are not right, hate to tell you but either your speedo or tach is way off..........even with a 2,72 rear gear 1500 rpm only gives you 45 MPH. My guess is wrong speedo gear. NO 427, I see cast iron exhaust manifold......there were no cast iron exhaust manifolds that fit 427 heads in a 67 mustang chassis.........

[@elibaier]

Thanks for the comments David!

[@stevep4574]

Want to sell it?

[@elibaier]

Haha!

[@stevep4574]

I'm serious.

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Now they want to slow down all the gas station fuel pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime.:-((

[@elibaier]

Really crazy stuff!

[@Schlipperschlopper]

@@elibaier Biggest problem is China, China told our EU politicians that they wont do any business with underdeveloped countries that still allow CO2 emitting traffic or combustion based industry after 2030...I am sure USA and UK also will be forced by China to 100% electric traffic because today no industrialized country can afford sanctions by China.... China just rules the world...:-(

[@elibaier]

I’ll check back on this in 2030 and we’ll see where things stand…

[@sdmoparmaninsd6713]

That tach is waaaaaaaaay off boyo, do not trust it, do not drive to rev it to 5500, you were not at 1500, probably more like 2500

[@elibaier]

Thanks!

[@dewightkey6975]

If you want to sell for 2500 give me s tx

[@elibaier]

Haha

[@dumpanddumer]

e mail plz

[@elibaier]

🤑

[@sharpiefatah3657]

it need renovation

[@elibaier]

you need renovation 😜

[@sharpiefatah3657]

@@elibaier i mean, Keep it fresh, It needs some paint job you know 🤷. make it a ultimate Shelby

[@elibaier]

What’s an ultimate Shelby?

[@sharpiefatah3657]

@@elibaier bro its been 2 years since the comment, what happend

[@elibaier]

I was going to wait another 2 years to return the next comment, but nah haha The Shelby looks just like it does on this video. People love the look and sound

[@4067tbone]

Sounds like its running on about 6 cylinders lol

[@elibaier]

lol

[@tallmanfagan]

get the oil changed and keep it full!!

[@elibaier]

Always great advice!

[@tallmanfagan]

428

[@elibaier]

427