This 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 is one of 2,048 fastback examples produced for the model year and was built on May 19, 1967 before being sold new by McFaydens Co. in Omaha, Nebraska.
Power is from a 428ci Police Interceptor V8 that was rebuilt in 1974 at 68k miles and is paired with a numbers-matching four-speed manual transmission and a 3.25:1 rear end.
The car retains its original color combination of Lime Gold over a Deluxe interior with black vinyl upholstery.
Additional factory equipment includes power-assisted steering and front disc brakes, the Extra Cooling Package, a fold-down rear seat, and an AM radio.
The engine block date casting indicates an assembly date of March 13, 1967, consistent with an original date code for the car’s build date, and block casting C6ME is shown in the gallery.
The last five digits of the Ford VIN listed on the Marti Report match those stamped on the transmission housing.
Additional markings include: Transmission ID – RUG S1 011218, Differential ID – DSO-C7ZX-C 3:50 6LB 964, Radiator ID – C7ZE-Y2, Holley carburetor ID – C3AF-9510-BK (date code February 1967), Holley carburetor ID – LIST-4452-1 (date code August 24, 1969), Door striker date codes (left and right) – April 1967, Leaf springs (left and right) – C7ZA 5556AR (date code April 1967), Spare wheel date code 1967.
The 428ci Police Interceptor V8 featured hydraulic lifters and twin four-barrel Holley carburetors for factory-rated output of 355 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.
The engine was rebuilt in 1974 at 68k miles.
Shifting is through a Toploader four-speed manual transmission.
The GT500 featured enhanced suspension with Gabriel adjustable shock absorbers all around and rubber travel limiters for the rear leaf springs.
Fiberglass construction was used for the extended nose cap, elongated hood, taillight panel, trunk lid, ducktail rear spoiler, and fender extensions as well as the air scoops on the sail panels and rear quarters.
This example left the factory finished in Lime Gold with white side stripes.
Black steel 15” wheels with mag-look covers have been substituted for factory Magstar wheels on delivery when new.
Goodyear Eagle GT+4 tires are mounted all around, while the spare wheel housed in the trunk wears an older whitewall.
Power-assisted brakes consist of discs up front and drums at the rear.
The cabin features front bucket seats and an optional fold-down Sport Deck covered in black vinyl with knitted center panels.
The Deluxe package added brushed aluminum trim on the dash and door panels, while additional equipment includes a wood-rimmed steering wheel with a GT500 horn button as well as a roll bar with shoulder harnesses.
The trunk retains gray plaid lining with stitched corners and Burtex backing.
An 8k-rpm tachometer is joined by a 140-mph speedometer with a five-digit odometer showing 20k miles, 120k Reported
