1968 Shelby GT500-KR Garage Find & Appraisal That Buyer Uses to Pay Baby Boomer - Price Revealed

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Closed Captioned - We help a Baby Boomer get a fair price for her Shelby garaged 38 years, and find a buyer to get the dream car he's wanted 30-40 years. Old school test drive reveals brake problems.

[@JR-kc8jx]

This guy is a Shelby savant. You are witnessing passion to the highest degree.

[@davidgeerling9871]

Savant...LOL !! 🙂🙂

[@Lost_in_the_s_and_s]

I worry about our future when old heads like him pass along. We are losing our best historians slowly

[@paulvon2378]

I bet he could repair and double his money?

[@robpeters5204]

Those kids not wanting it. My heart stopped for a second.

[@mrknotthall]

The car is a piece of junk that’s why.

[@whaledriver5457]

I call bullshit! They want the money. They may have offered to their kids for a discount but trust me, they weren't giving their kids a 70K car for free.

[@pault1964]

I thought the same thing

[@rosecity7488]

Millennials don't want Boomer era stuff ...sad but true.

[@chrislambden2689]

@@rosecity7488 they don't know shit from clay

[@TypicalToyReviews]

imagine your parents have a 1968 GT500 that theyll GIVE YOU and you want a VW Beetle for your first car because its "cute"

[@600wheel]

Yeah when she said her kids weren’t into it I can’t understand how a person cannot be into a car like that just by simply looking at it it depresses me so much for this generation on one hand hot rodding is as good as it has ever been and on the other hand you hear stories like this that just break my heart my parents drove Hyundais the first mustang I rode in was the one I bought if my parents had that car they would catch me sleeping in it at five years old

[@niklasgroning5792]

But in that case it is much better that they destroying a crap box like a beetle!

[@600wheel]

@fkujakedmyname And obvious complete idiots turning down that mustang I got lucky I had an 88 Saleen when I was in my early 20s but I ended up selling it and I swore I would have another fox body someday and In 2012 I was able to pick up an absolutely mint stock LX 5 L for 5000 bucks there is nothing and I mean nothing stock about it anymore and 5000 bucks is a drop in the bucket compared to what I’ve got into it now but I’m still happy I bought it then because now they’re like 15,000 for just a good one which is kind of funny because that’s basically what they cost when they were new

[@autodidact537]

@@600wheel You must be joking, this is baby boomer nostalgia. If you look at the car objectively it has an enormous gas guzzling engine, crappy suspension, lousy brakes & wayward steering. You can't expect the generations that come after you to like & appreciate what you do.

[@Jedi391]

@@autodidact537 Still wrong.

[@bluesfanman1]

I love those guys that know every little detail. Invaluable.

[@davidress8063]

I know a lot about cars, but this guy's knowledge is just scary. Reminds me of the guy who worked on Jay Leno's Mark III. Of course, if you concentrate on one model for a short period of time, I guess anything is possible! Right?

[@albertdennis1375]

They got over on these nice old people.

[@teofilogarza679]

@@davidress8063 ⁸⁸⁸

[@JahangirAlam-pd2hq]

nice

[@mrl22222]

I owned a 68KR convertible in the early 80'S and my brother and I did a complete concourse restoration on a car that had never been touched minding all those details. We sold the car in the mid 80's and I bought a house with my share. About 2 years ago I found the car living about 10 miles from where I live today, 2,500 miles from where I sold it. At some point it was "restored" again and all those little details were gone. The car looked beautiful but it was kind of sad but the new owner really enjoyed it so it was great! We talked for quite a while and I shared a lot of the history of it that I knew. I presented him with the owner manual with warranty plate that I still had. It was good to see it went to a nice home.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

Wow. He'll be forever grateful of you, that's for sure!

[@bobc760]

blue 68 kr 500 convert at the local car lot for 16.000 in 1978 begged my dad to loan me the money,I said it will be worth 300,000 some day...he said no way...

[@marcryvon]

@@bobc760 Nobody knows. Who would have guessed Jeff Bozos future ??

[@SUPRAMIKE18]

Love stories like that, stumbled upon my grandfather's old Chrysler Newport a decade after it was sold, I new it was his cause it still had the exact dent from when I crashed my bike into it when I was 9 years old XD

[@huxleyhornm7405]

I just love it when someone knows about the details and also when a fair deal is made. Seems like both sides to the deal are happy.

[@thewriter2549]

Yes, that's why I like to see one enthusiast sell to another enthusiast. They have so much in common. Sometimes they talk for hours and days until the buyer knows the car inside and out and both parties are laughing and having good times with car talk. It's a beautiful thing that I want to foster.

[@yardsausage]

@@thewriter2549 yes, and at least he has the real deal..sure, work needs to be done but when will he find another one?..that could take a long time especially in a certain price range..might as well take it now or live regretting it.

[@theylive2749]

The sellers did NOT look happy about $68k lol. It was clear they were hoping for six figures.

[@turbotheamericanstaffy]

@@theylive2749 atleast they let it go and the Mach 1 with it. They didn't look desperate for money by any means imho and wanted them to go to someone who would look after them and enjoy them as they did.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

@@theylive2749 Then you don't understand. It wasn't about the dollar amount. It was letting the baby go after being it's steward for so many years. It was sad to let her go. They would have shared the exact same emotion if the offer had been hundreds of thousands. I'm sure they thought they value was fair. They payed 8k back in 1983. They made out just fine as far as the money goes. The emotion we see there, wasn't about the money. The look at the end they gave to each other was, this is it. We're going to let her go now, are we sure it's time? When you're a car guy, you understand. Once you get old enough to understand life isn't about money at all (however it's very important get and invest your money right), then you can really understand.

[@karenfyhr2363]

Jeff Y's attention to details is phenomenal, a true expert and walking Ford encyclopedia... My heart dropped as he found all the problems with the Shelby gt500kr, but it's still a beautiful looking car

[@donaldwilliams2270]

The look on the guys face , when someone said there's no rust , was classic

[@datikit01]

The appraisers statement; "You really didn't say that did you"? That would have infuriated me! Just show the man the rust you found and leave it at that.

[@Burnedtoastify]

I think they might have been echoing a statement the owner might have made. To the owners the car may have been "rust free", but once the experts take a peak the truth comes out.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

@@datikit01 He literally just showed him massive holes in the floor where they were so rusted, they were not even placed yet or poor patches laying over massive rusted out holes, then the guy asked him if there was any rust hahaha. What was he supposed to say? Of course he was dumbfounded. I don't think he fully understood whether the guy was trying to be serious or crack or jok for a few seconds. Based by his response, he could tell the guy was asking a serious question, right after showing him MISSING (completely gone- rusted away) sections of the floor boards that a football could almost fit through on two sides, then another you could fit a baseball through! Then he asks him after showing him that, "there's not any rust though right?" hahahaha!!!!!!!!!

[@goleafsgo8496]

I think as well the appraiser is not really a people person when it comes to reviewing a car. And that's ideal as there is no sugar coating just flat out facts and opinions based on his knowledge. When the seller brought up an auction I think it was clear he had been expecting a much higher number?

[@zigbeed]

I really like how much respect you gave to these people. The silent photos showed how much emotion there was at that time. There is something about cars and the memories they can give us. Thank you for the great video.

[@geoffw2003]

I''m in Australia and bought a 68 GT500KR here 18 months ago. I'm well into the resto and costs are now pretty clear, might help to give some perspective on this video. These costs are in Aussie $ but convert to US at about .77. My car was in better condition than this one, all original sheet metal and fibreglass, no crash damage but motor had been switched out to a 427. Purchase price was $115k. Costs for nut and bolt/rotisserie resto are panning out to be.....panel/paint $50k(only sheet metal replaced was lower cowl), motor rebuild $23k(482 stroker 600hp), rebuild AA carb, toploader and diff(all original) $5k, misc parts $30k(approx 300 items), misc labour(not inc mine) $20k, re-chrome work $7k, new wheels from Paradise $4k,stuff I've forgotten, still to come(upholstery repairs/ a/c hoses etc) and unexpected say $10-/$20k. So lets say all in about Aussie$265k or US$200K or so. I built the car with the 427 because it's been in the car since 1969 so it feels right to leave it there but if you want to show the car in concours figure on another US$20k for a 428CJ motor and maybe $20k more for NOS parts I didn't use. Oh yeah I forgot just send suspension parts off to Anghel restoration in the states for concours refurb, that will run about another US$3K/$4k or so. I guess all I'm saying is I will have about US$200K in this car finished, add another US$50K or so if you want to to go concours, with smog parts, starter delay, Scott fuller exhausts etc etc. Some will have a different view I guess but this is the experience I'm living and the cheques I'm writing.....I'm having fun though !!

[@davidthompson62]

I think they got screwed by the appraiser who was most likely working or friends with the buyer. Although not perfect, if you put 10g fixing the back I know I could get 100k-125k in a very short time. A fair price would have been 80k-90k. The buyer paid the expert 5g’s and saved himself 25g. Honestly, I would have given them 75k tomorrow for it.

[@markchimmy]

American cars belong in America not all over the world! Less for us here in u.s.

[@ahoang9069]

@@davidthompson62 Agreed, they seem like a fair honest folk who wanted to sell on something sought after with no hassles, and the buyer /trader took full advantage of that. I wouldn't be surprised if this is flipped on for 200K-220K+ USD with no where near $30K spent on it ...

[@kevn99]

Pass on Shelby’s. Too much money for nothing. Rather get a $200k 2000’s Porsche.

[@edkelley1649]

The seller...the woman.... is absolutely adorable. 'We didn't buy it as an investment we bought it because it was fun.' Those words gentlemen ... indicate to any real man ... that her husband... STRUCK GOLD. LUCKY MAN! CHEERS GOD BLESS Y'ALL

[@edmondbeauchamp1522]

Awesome!

[@edmondbeauchamp1522]

Show it !

[@edmondbeauchamp1522]

One of not meny

[@edmondbeauchamp1522]

Show it off ! It needsit

[@JeffOehlsen]

There is nothing better than seeing videos like this. He is obviously crazy about that car, and well, the whole thing is awesome.

[@kevinmarti5861]

Nobody brings these real-world experiences to life like Jerry! Keep up the great work.

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks Kevin!!

[@peterschancel7223]

Marti Reports are Invaluable History Thanks for your dedication.

[@JahangirAlam-pd2hq]

ok

[@rafaelmogollan1724]

Lady: "Our kids arent interested in them..." Me: adopt me...

[@Feledwards]

Me first! 😀

[@autodidact537]

Why should the kids be interested in baby boomer nostalgia? By today's standards the Shelby is stone age technology. If you look at the car objectively what have you got? All you have is a car with an enormous gas guzzling engine, a rear wheel drive car with virtually all the weight over the front wheels, crappy brakes, lousy suspension (leaf springs for God's sake) & wayward steering. But at least it looks good standing still.

[@rafaelmogollan1724]

@@autodidact537 its a comment not a dick, don't take it so hard.

[@Jedi391]

@@autodidact537 You ever hear of John Wick?

[@donf5722]

Right!

[@josephwilliams8997]

Seeing these beautiful pieces of history get a second chance at life really does my heart good. I was very fortunate in that I grew up in a time when beauties like these could still be found quite easily and at affordable prices. I was a car fanatic and by the time I was 25, I had owned nearly every car a young man could wish for.. My grandkids often ask, if I could own just one of the cars I had back then, which one would it be.. And that's a tough question. But my answer is usually always the same. When I was 18, I purchased a beautiful 1968 Chevelle SS 396... At that time the car was only ten years old. The only thing it really needed, was my personal touch to truly make it my own. It was my daily driver. The car I drove when I got married, and the car that I drove my wife and new baby daughter home from the hospital in.. that was in 1981. Unfortunately at that time, it just wasn't the practical car for a young new family. Or so everyone told me. Besides, I could always get another one later on. Who knew that "later on" they'd cost as much as a small house, I sure didn't. So here I am today at 62.. Father of four, grandfather of nine. I lost my wife of 38 yrs. to an unknown illness in 2020. The Chevelle had always been her favorite, and unfortunately I was never able to replace it with another. Nor was I ever able to replace any of the other cars from our youth. Family came first..still does. But once a car guy, always a car guy. I'll carry the love and passion for the classic automobile with me till I die. And one thing that I absolutely hate to hear anyone say, and I hear it all to often from sellers, is "we're getting older now, and our kids aren't interested in it"..... I'm sure in your business you've heard that many times... it's sad. Well Jerry, keep up the great work. Stay well..Stay safe and God Bless.....JW

[@BustyBailie]

Hey man, I don’t know if you’ll see this comment. Im a younger guy, 22 years old. Just want to say your story has touched me. I recently got married to my wife(28)who has 2 kids with her and we expecting another(hes just under 2 months now). Alot of folks have told me that I should sell my car(2014 Mustang Gt, all black). And while some part of me can agree(bc yes family comes first)both her and I are set pretty firm on keeping our ride. We both love it and the kids get such a kick out of it. Thats why I hate when the older folks say the kids “arent into it.” Which everyone has their reason but its just how I see it. I have always had a thing for classic automobiles. The pops of chrome, intricate details, build quality and styling…car makers just don’t make them like that anymore. I wish I could own one myself. Perhaps one day.. Maybe one day you can get your ride back or some version of it. I believe somehow or way, it will make its way back to you.

[@garyrobbins5505]

Sorry you lost your wife! That is a hard one. I know your type, you'd take your wife back in a flash if you had a choice between her and your Chevelle. I gave up my first car when we had a little one and another coming. It was a 64 Impala SS. Family is more important than possessions.

[@josephwilliams8997]

Thanks Gary... My wife Chery, was my world. She was 15, and I was 17 when we started dating. We went together for four years before we got married. Our relationship.. Our friendship was amazing. I was at her side, holding her hand when she took her last breath. I always figured that I'd go first. I was the crazy one.. But it wasn't meant to be. I'll be 64 this year. So I probably don't have too awful long to wait until I see her again. That's in God's Hands. Next month I'm moving to TN to be close to my daughter's. Finally get to see Graceland..lol Take care bro, and God Bless.....J

[@josephwilliams8997]

Hey Busty... I appreciate your note brother, thank you. If possible, keep your car man and pick up a second more family oriented vehicle. You won't regret it. Sell your baby and you'll regret it forever, or at least until you replace it with something even cooler... Whatever you do, just love and take care of your family. Things have gotten crazy out in the world brother. Keep yourself and the family safe.. You can't replace them, and they can't replace you.. Best to you folks... God Bless......J

[@cameronkeller7878]

GT500KR has always been one of my dream cars. To see one like this makes me happy that some do still exist not in a showroom. I hope one day I get to drive one of those beauty’s.

[@kenfox22]

This couple are fantastic people. The guy inspecting it is amazing. Nothing slips past him

[@mthunt8977]

What an on-site evaluation. That guy is amazing.

[@1911smokinggun]

Good people buying, Good people selling it. Great guy doing a legit looksy for everyone to have the necessary information.

[@youtubesuxgotorumble]

i love how this guy knows every detail of this car.

[@jasonmacneil2256]

What a decent and honest couple selling the car! If only everyone was like that!

[@dameianjones6641]

You were reading my mind. Two great families

[@goleafsgo8496]

I almost love the story that goes with a car as much as I love the cars. This is what sets you apart you tell the story so well. Surprised that the KR went that high as it did? To really bring it back (which it so deserves) is going to cost the new owner. BUT oh so worth it.

[@zerkfiter]

looks like comfort weave but it dont breathe...i love that guy

[@sgntbilco]

" He's a good man and he deserves it" that was so nice to hear her say that. He's got the dream car and the dream wife too!!!!

[@Lost_in_the_s_and_s]

Yeah they had to throw in that bathing suit pic 😅

[@russ254]

dream wife, for sure!

[@michaeldalton8374]

Comes at great cost. Just like the car.

[@willythewave]

I`m glad everyone was happy with their sales and purchases.

[@dbsti3006]

My father passed away over a year ago and I inherited his Shelby GT 500. It's a 2009 that's red with white stripes. Low miles. I get a liittle taken away sometimes that he never truly got to enjoy it during retirement. I have a choice to either have it shipped from Louisiana to California, or make a road trip out of it. I know it's not the same prestige as an old one, but I'm proud to have it still and it got me into learning more about these cars.

[@russellkessler8510]

Drive it enjoy it. That’s what it’s truly all about .besides you dad would want you to run it .not flip it. .

[@josephalvaro5244]

"It's not rusty is it?"Too funny!Jerry's attention to detail on these beauties is amazing.

[@CeeDee01]

Jeff doing the inspection is amazingly detailed. He also is a dead ringer for Tim Allen.

[@paulriversred738]

Yea he does favor Tim Allen don't he lol and hey I also noticed the buyer looks alot like that guy with the TV show called heavy haulers or something like that it's where they tow big rigs up and down the mtns in Canada? 🤷‍♂️😁 and if it's not him they are twins lol

[@carlosoruna7174]

Arrrgh

[@1chuck96]

re: Jeff being a "dead-ringer" for Tim Allen? HELL YEAH! That's Tim. Oh, wait...the voice doesn't match, but IS a definite doppelgänger to the point of being creepy.

[@Texray1]

That was a very dignified and well-done video. You took your time and let us feel the emotions on display. I'm not really a car guy but I could watch this again.

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks, and that's what I'm after, the story. Cars are the connection that allows me to do a story.

[@mattman4023]

Absolutely love the KR, I had one from 90 to 99, sold it when I got married. It could pass everything but a gas station. Hopefully will eventually get another one 🤞

[@thewriter2549]

I hope so too!

[@dieseldabz7104]

Pick one up soon before keep climbing in value

[@Quote23rd]

You still married?! 🤔 I hope so @Matt Man... just an observation sir.

[@sTEVAL570]

When you said the kids weren’t interested, my heart sank.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

.....dad never let them drive it ... parents need to share there cars with there kids let them drive it ( when they are 20-25 yo )

[@oscarfish1471]

They were more interested in the money.

[@autodidact537]

Why should they be interested in baby boomer nostalgia? If you look at the Shelby objectively what have you got? A car that maybe looks good on the outside but on closer inspection it's by today's standards pure stone age technology, with an enormous gas guzzling engine, crappy brakes, lousy suspension (leaf springs for God's sake!) & wayward steering. I just don't understand why some people think everyone should like what they like.

[@rogerdodrill4733]

​@@autodidact537some people have no soul

[@barryallender8694]

These are the sweetest people and I wish them all the best.

[@TheAnonymous1one]

If my parents had something they treasured so much and wanted to pass it on to me I would say hell yes!

[@jessicagreene1773]

Great too see nice people and fair dealings. It has to hurt watching those cars pulling away no matter how much money you sold them for. I miss my 69 Mach 1, 390 car.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Great to see you still at it Jerry ! A great story of how some cars get to carry on ! Thanks to Leslie and Jeff, and Kate and Curtis for allowing you to share it with us.

[@thewriter2549]

I read this and thought, oh, that must be the CanadianBubba and sure enough. Thanks my friend. Still waiting for you to come up with a barn find up there.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

@@thewriter2549- not a lot of barns left here on the coast Jerry, they are all getting sold to build million dollar apartments or two million dollar condos. Best of days to you !

[@kennethchapman9564]

I had a 67 Ford Fairlane GTA that had a 428CJ that was far from stock, domed pistons, big solid lifter cam, roller rockers, it made 650 to rear wheels. The CJ is strong stock but really comes to life with mods.

[@cadeblack3772]

I just saw this car at a car show in eureka springs Arkansas!! It’s so awesome the gentleman who purchased this is sharing this beauty with the world!!

[@Colt3854]

How much does he want for it now.?

[@cadeblack3772]

@@Colt3854 didn’t ask!

[@cadeblack3772]

@@Colt3854 didn’t ask!

[@walthampton6700]

First time viewer. That one got me. Went way, way beyond car talk. I can't imagine how difficult it would be to let go of not one, but two lifelong passions. The guy had a pit in his garage, he obviously had countless hours in the 2. Watching his wife guide him over the pit like they had worked on those cars a million times together. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful.

[@codycrowe4464]

Can't believe the kids weren't interested in those cars 🤦‍♂️

[@wileecoyote5749]

Cause it's crap

[@kennykardashian4532]

I saw it had maryland tags, I look for these cars all the time on the internet can't find anything, I live in maryland and I hear about this when someone buying it on the internet

[@nb6584]

When I heard that I thought to myself please can I be your kids please it's never too late to adopt!!!

[@afalcongts6436]

I live in Maryland also have a friend with a Shelby gt500 kr 68 sad part he had it hid his ex wants him to sell for the money was an very nice car

[@r5t6y7u8]

In fairness, it is 53 years old. When I was twenty, years ago, I wouldn't have wanted a car built in the 1930s.

[@hitmankiller123]

Jerry I must say I love how Jeff tells the story of the car, he’s like a mad scientist the stuff he knows about Shelby’s it’s crazy fascinating to watch 🤩🤙

[@badgameguy6899]

His knowledge is amazing!

[@scooter1391]

wow what a great fair price for both buyer and seller

[@cobra3289]

I like these Heasley barn find videos, its good filming, narrating and a human element to them.

[@colinfarrelly2513]

Excellent piece of work, could see the emotion in the buyer and sellers, beautiful cars that need cherishing.

[@Megacooler96_]

Such a beautiful car...I'd love to get one similar one day.

[@cookcars1]

Jerry Heasley videos are always a must watch! I felt sad that they got rid of their cool cars though. They are not old like they say they are.

[@jenniferroselynn]

I had the pleasure of seeing that car in the late 90's. My husband at the time worked with the owner at a dealership in Fairfield, IA. I cried when I saw it then and cried while watching this...I'm glad it finally got out of the barn.

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks for telling us this. Appreciate it.

[@joshuanofuckingway]

I love the way this appraisal decided price works …. It just seems fair and honest

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Don’t let Richard Rawlings see this, he’ll wash and wax it and want $750,000 for it.

[@wileecoyote5749]

Ridiculous n true. The other guy too.

[@slaughtertwo]

Richard Rawlins is a douch

[@mattlourer9692]

And he will want it in cash🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kylemc8851]

Tool!

[@jamesfair9751]

@@outdoorfun8780 not quite it still needs around 75-80k to make it perfect

[@richardstump4582]

Very Nice job, Enjoy Watching the WHOLE Appraisals! Congrats

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks!

[@Wooley689]

The couple selling the cars, such a cool car couple, the wife sure knew her way around the garage, you can tell she works on her own. I like their style and honest approach.

[@aaronsauer6628]

i love people like this that care what they have no secrets

[@alexgg7499]

Love how the guy knows everything on the car and mustangs

[@fizzyplazmuh9024]

Fantastic show, Jerry. Your narration and filming is always just right.

[@er1cmaurer]

Wow, this dude knows everything.

[@eastkoutdoors3847]

Good to know you can find a gem here in MD

[@nickhoffman5524]

Love the stories Jerry, great content in this one as they all have.

[@thewriter2549]

Very much appreciate your comment. I think this explains why so many good cars don't get sold.

[@davemurphy63C10]

Love you videos. So nice seeing REAL car people, not flippers. Rare these days.

[@jamesblank4115]

Great video, When I turned 62, I gave up my 70 charge your RT I'd had for 41 year. It was not easy to do but it was time and it went to a good home that's what count thank you again

[@joe429t]

I would pay $70,000 for that car in a heartbeat. Not sure what the fluctuation of value is and what she's worth now in 2023 but what a beauty

[@steve-and-drones]

l like this , i'm 70 years old now and back in the day 53 years ago, i had 3- red 65 mustangs they started as a 6 cyl , 3 speed 4 lugs on the wheels, the first one i paid $5000.00 from a dealer. 6 cyl didn't last long, i put a 289 ci in it, i had to change allot to put that 289 in, boy did i get in trouble with that car, i wish i still had them now. (just a old back yard mechanic.)

[@YTjndallas]

The wife who sold this car was super sweet and cute. Intelligent, friendly, and reasonable. I bet she was a total knockout in her 20s.

[@micktre7608]

The 1920's

[@aldo-228]

What a great story and family. Love those sweet Fords!

[@davidamonett7283]

A couple of really nice mustang's here. 20-30 years ago when everybody was restoring these cars and buying those vendor parts. Nobody realized how important those original parts would be as far as making a car a survivor. Still some great cars and a great video.

[@jr75848]

Are you freaking kidding me! Their kids aren't interested in this gorgeous ride that's a damn shame. There'd be no question about it if it were me. I'd gladly drive this beauty around.

[@mrderekholmberg]

Cars worth $200k restored ~ probably would've fetched $115k at Barret Jackson as-is ** 1 of 933 built

[@wileecoyote5749]

$5K tops

[@baldheadjamaican2551]

@@wileecoyote5749 u must be a chevy car or just hate old cars

[@treetheodore6906]

Your passion shows in your publications. Authenticity & hard work brings the truth to the surface. Engaging. Thanks Jerry.

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks - very much appreciated. I have people like you that recognize what I'm doing, but honesty has always gotten me in trouble. I have been working on a video about my career as a journalist. I'm doing this for me. It might be in parts.

[@paddlefaster]

The red 69 Fastback is my dream car. I had a 71 Challenger with a 340 but always drooled over my friends 69 Fastback.

[@scottybear6265]

I am so glad there’s guys or people like you in this world that consider Ford salvageable and they’re such a great car I’ve had Fords all my life so I know how you feel when you see Net blue key car sitting in there I was hoping I’d be 100% original for you someday I’ll have my Mustang I hope but I’m not holding my breath right now I just like watching people get theirs and I enjoy the happiness that they show have a great day keep up the good work your buddy Scott

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks my friend.

[@damxgopak457]

Somebody sure did a slap ass job putting that together.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

never buy rust belt car or car from the beach [salt air} most muscle cars are hack jobs , they owned it since 1983 least it didnt sit out in a field for 35 yrs or someone did a hack job to do a quick flip

[@goleafsgo8496]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1 I agree I don't think it was actually "put together" as much as its an example of a car that had been repaired over the years without a lot of detail on keeping it original. Not to mention the appraiser was very thorough and knows these cars perhaps better then anyone in the world. He didn't miss any detail and wanted to make sure everyone knew what the car really in fact is. A 68 to 72k car .....

[@stephenpersic9474]

If this pile of bolts and Bondo with all that was wrong with it and the huge holes in the floor boards was Somehow fully restored to original with all the parts and numbers matching , then what's that baby worth , I mean as it is it went for 68k ? My God that's a lot for this , I remember back in the 70s you could go down the street and get any used muscle car for around 2k or 3k , I bought a Dodge Challenger off my neighbor for 250 dollars , there was a nice 70 mach 1 for 1500 dollars , my friend bought a Barracuda with a six pack on the hemi for 2k Can you imagine what those cars are worth today ? Also 69 and 71 Camaros and Firebirds went for like 2500 to 3k used and they were nice cars , it's a shame we didn't know they would become so valuable someday , and the wrecking yards were full of these old cars

[@jansonshine9082]

I noticed the same thing on my stang I inherited from my Dad. The braking system was a bit shy for the power under the hood. Just a Ford thang I guess. We redesigned and replaced almost everything inside and out on that beauty, they probably would not have liked mine, since so much of it was redesigned, the only thing original was the drivetrain but we replaced the HolleyFord with an Edelbrock from the manifold up. The important thing is in the end of this video- everyone looks happy! Drive and dream safe all!

[@thewriter2549]

Nice observation: They were happy. Great buying experience and great selling experience.

[@djstangerdude]

I've been restoring Mustangs for more than 30 years and have seen many deluxe interior and Mach 1 cars with standard ring seat belts . Working on one now. Everything else he said is spot on.

[@dieseldabz7104]

Done few myself but never a fan of the Mach 1..My parents old Shelby's and few '67's plus yrs later several Fox bodied 5.0 ones..

[@forthwithtx5852]

Nicely done, Jerry. Everyone is happy.

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks, and I think everyone is happy because both parties are car people. Both love that Shelby, but there is a time to sell and a time to buy. There was full disclosure and an unbiased expert to tell us the facts. Jeff is really good at this.

[@julesled]

Full disclosure_ Extra-ordinary Due Diligence, latitude both ways; that was fair and equitably objective both ways. This is as good a template as they come, for those who want to live their dream.. respect. Jerry, kudos- the dreamweaver.

[@thewriter2549]

@@julesled Thanks, my goal is to free up collector cars that owners want to sell, but they are unsure of value, which is hard to figure out when unrestored or incomplete. I like to see a car pass from one enthusiast to the next with no middleman,. An auction house can take 10% from seller and as high as 10% from the buyer as well. That's 20%. The way around this is to get a restorer to assess the condition and completeness of the car to arrive at a real world value.

[@mrblack1505]

This guy is a walking Haynes manual. I picture his vision is like a heads up display, like in The Terminator, and he has the exploded view of every aspect of the car he can reference with perfect recall.

[@MrDsnine9]

I know... .rite 😆

[@shovelhead56]

The knowledge and expertise George possesses is on the level as ANY IN ANY FIELD . Phenomenal!!!!

[@ssbones60]

How can your kids not be interested in such a beauty!!

[@fordboss9275]

Beautiful car, my number 1 favorite! I would keep the KR and sell the Mach1!

[@turbinexman]

A lot of enthusiasts would love to have a "Driver" just like this Shelby, in Acapulco Blue!!

[@jasonfuller9798]

I would absolutely love to just drive it for 1 day. I have a 2006 convertible I love but my very first car was a 1973 Mach1 fastback. I was born in 1972 and always wanted a Mach1. 3 days before my 16th birthday my dream car was sitting in the driveway. Red/black stripe 351 auto. My daughter was born 11-27-1995. April 1997 I traded my dream car for a family car. (4dr Escort automatic) I'm almost 49 now and still miss my dream car and still in love with Mach1's. Congrats on your purchase my friend!

[@johnecollins9503]

I have dreams and wishes maybe they will come true to it's always nice to see people happy...

[@stephenhume3494]

we need more women like her in our life love the saying

[@davelowe7729]

Holy hell this guy sleeps with old mustangs

[@thewriter2549]

Well said!!

[@a1lewis4]

My gosh at the knowledge this man knows about Shelbys

[@surveyordave]

My first car was a '68 Mustang coupe and it had the RARE tilt/fly-away steering wheel.

[@OGDemonburn]

That's is insane and beautiful. Runs and drive well

[@davelowets]

It did not drive well, the brakes were gone.

[@AnyManProjects]

just read a bunch of these comments. Asa younger man I also often didn’t understand why these cars were so valued. Terrible brakes, no FI, etc etc… But as I got older I began to appreciate cars like this Shelby due to its heritage, rarity, and pure analog brutality. These cars were built for people who didn’t fit the mold of A to B and appreciated what this machine could do in the right hands. Race track born and bred, he took a regular mustang and brought out its beastly potential, and showed the world you could buy an American sports car that in the right hands could spank many European cars costing 3-4 times as much on the track. Anyone can buy & drive a relatively modern electro nanny sports car fairly fast and it will correct many things for you without you even knowing it… but it takes true butt puckering knife edge skill to master an analog car like this around a track, and people fn did. If curious, read up on track times Shelby made these cars do back in the day compared to European supercar rivals at the times. It’s not about which modern car is faster, because there will always be a faster car than yours now or a year or two from now. What these cars were about is the 1960s answer to a question about what Americans cars and drivers could do with some tweaking to rival just about anyone, anywhere. If you want silky smooth refined power go buy a big new AMG, worth half as much in 4 years. Or buy a piece of history that will appreciate every year and is a helluva lot more interesting and a true piece of American history.

[@rogerdodrill4733]

Only the 1st Shelby's were track raced65/66 The ones that had glass in the quarter panels ,not gt 500 w a bigblock

[@HighMaintenancePS]

Good people all round doing good business and a fair trade. Great to see.

[@needmetal3221]

Tons of info and a great story. Thank you

[@sethhoff]

A new video!! I was excited to see it pop up, always enjoy your videos!

[@thewriter2549]

Yeah, thanks for the encouragement, let me know what you think of this one. I am working on a couple others, but they are requiring extra work to round up stuff to complete.

[@jalderink]

@@thewriter2549 Good luck, Jerry!

[@alexanderbegay6675]

Now i know a little more about a 68 gt500 kr the little details that i can look out for

[@ABHINAVKUMAR-ql7dd]

Love the way of storytelling ❤️

[@patricia2645]

That Shelby is beautiful. My dad's friend had one.yellow..it was bad ass. My dad had a '62 300sl mercedes. They would go to Riverside race track to race with others. I miss those days with my dad. About 1968.

[@jongallant6054]

I appreciate the honesty of the sellers.

[@moparedtn]

Wonderful job on this, Jerry. Very glad to have you back, sir. This hobby we all obsess over has a LOT to do with the people and their stories as much as the cars and you've got some really nice folks on both ends of the deal here. You've been missed, Jerry. Don't be a stranger! -Ed on the Ridge

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks, but I hadn't left, unless you mean the 9 weeks since I posted my last video? I have been working on 3 stories concurrently, so hope to get them finished and post. These take a while as they are long and involved to complete the story.

[@moparedtn]

@@thewriter2549 Yes sir, a couple months these days makes folks nervous, moreso in concern for your health as much as anything else. Glad to hear you've been so busy! -Ed

[@danwilliams4908]

What a great story and well presented. The love cars bringing ppl together.

[@thewriter2549]

They do, absolutely, see it all the tine in my business!!

[@oceancon]

Actually a nice, great story with decent editing. Was fun to watch and the cars are fantastic. Good luck and enjoy!

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks for the mention on the editing, which is the hardest part.

[@carsmartsmedia2324]

Jeff's knowledge is simply mind-boggling! Another great video, Jerry!

[@thewriter2549]

Yes, he is amazing. Restorers have their hands on the parts. They know them like the back of their hands. I would not spend this kind of money without knowing what Jeff revealed to buyer and seller. I have noticed auctions getting some experts on site, but the time factor comes into play, and other issues.

[@thewriter2549]

BTW, good to hear from you!!

[@Suprnova84]

Well that was fun!

[@watchthetriple8224]

When you close your eyes its Tim Allen talking and then the resemblance woah.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Back in the mid 80's, I bought a Gold Metallic '68 Shelby GT 500 KR for $850. It was in "not nice" condition but rust-free and drivable. 14 months later, it was decently restored and I sold it for $10K. I now wish that I had kept it.

[@thewriter2549]

Amazing that a Shelby could be bought for $850, but I know that is what happened in those days. Do you have pictures? I think it would be interesting to do a story on great buys from those days.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@thewriter2549 I'm sure that I have a few photos of the '68 GT 500 KR somewhere but I began buying/restoring/selling classic/vintage vehicles in the 80's. Thus, I have tons of photos of vehicles from back in those days. At one time, I bought 11 V8 Mavericks/Comet GT's from a Ford/Lincoln/Mercury dealer that were former loaner/rental cars. Buying them was fairly affordable because insurance rates, for muscle type vehicles, were sky-high back then

[@rogerdodrill4733]

​@@thewriter2549in 70s I bought67 500 for 1k & 68 500 for 12k .have a pic. Of both somewhere