1967 Shelby GT500 Mustang Factory 427 Side-Oiler

This is one of three Shelby GT 500's with a Factory 427 Lightweight Side-Oiler motor installed at the Shelby Factory. This lightweight 427 side-oiler was the same motor that was installed in the AC 427 Competition Cobras. This GT 500 427 is #289 in the Shelby American World Registry. It was believed that this first 427 GT 500 was built prior to Shelby GT 500 #544 which was White with Blue stripes, nicknamed Supersnake. The original Shelby Invoice documents this Green Shelby GT 500 stating:

1967 Shelby GT 500 $3,440.70
Power Steering 69.28
Power Disc Brakes 53.13
Shoulder Harness 41.62
Fold down Rear Seat 53.15
Deluxe wheels 151.74
Special 427 Light Weight Engine 2,000.00
4-Speed Trans N/C
Total $5,809.62

The car was special ordered by the original owner through Frontier Ford Sales, Niagara Falls, New York. It has just returned from restoration.