By 1967, the street evolution was nearly complete, with most of the GT350s destined for civilian use. As a result, many came with a more street-happy 250-horsepower 302 cubic-inch V8 and were loaded with air conditioning and other cruiser-class pleasantries. To keep adrenaline junkies satisfied, a high-performance model, the GT 500 was added to the lineup. These Shelbys originally used either 390- or 428-cube powerplants and boasted as much as 400 horsepower.
The last full year of Shelby GT 350 production (which had been assumed by Ford) was 1969. And with a new body design came a new Shelby appearance package, complete with wrap-around chrome front bumper, Shelby-only aero bits, tail lights and unique center-exit dual exhaust. Power consisted of a 290-horse 351 Windsor V8. Leftover Shelbys, about 350 in all, spilled into the new model year to be sold as 1970 cars. At Shelby's request, production ceased. By that time, the new Mach 1, Boss 302 and 429 Mustangs could outperform the more expensive Shelby counterparts.
The line ended there, but the world remains thankful for the day Ford decided to take its little pony to the races.
photo:Ford
The last full year of Shelby GT 350 production (which had been assumed by Ford) was 1969. And with a new body design came a new Shelby appearance package, complete with wrap-around chrome front bumper, Shelby-only aero bits, tail lights and unique center-exit dual exhaust. Power consisted of a 290-horse 351 Windsor V8. Leftover Shelbys, about 350 in all, spilled into the new model year to be sold as 1970 cars. At Shelby's request, production ceased. By that time, the new Mach 1, Boss 302 and 429 Mustangs could outperform the more expensive Shelby counterparts.
The line ended there, but the world remains thankful for the day Ford decided to take its little pony to the races.
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photo:Ford
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