Carroll Shelby's 1969 Shelby GT500 Fastback
By the release of the second-generation Mustang in 1967, the Shelby Mustang had lost its bare-bones racing roots and was moving into luxury GT territory. The GT500 made the most of the Ford parts bin, using the 428 cubic-inch FE-series big block with 427 cylinder heads, a 735 CFM Holley carb, and several other improvements to make a car built for drag racing. The last 1969-1970 cars got a longs fiberglass front fascia, unique grille, exhaust, and taillights, and hood with five NACA ducts. The interior sported Clarion bucket seats, a center console, and roll bar. This 1969 Grabber Yellow GT500 was sold new at Russ Davis Ford in Covina, California, to a very special client — Carroll Shelby himself. A copy of the California title shows Shelby as the owner, and will be included in the sale when the car goes to auction at Mecum's Kissimmee event in January.