1969 Shelby Survivor, original paint and interior - Barn Find

Survivor Car only 63,386 original miles!

Rare Factory A/C

Special Paint - ‘Competition Red’

1 of 1,402 GT500 cars and 1 of only 33 in this color!

This Shelby was featured on Bringatrailer in 2013 at the time I purchased it : Link to Bring a Trailer

I found this car on Ebay in 2013. It was for sale locally here in Houston, Texas by the original owner and his son. The son listed it on eBay but they were taking offers. I had a conversation with them and the more I heard about the Shelby, the more I really wanted it. The original owner purchased the car after returning from Vietnam. He babied the car and never raced it. It was equipped with an automatic so maybe they just used it for cruising. The car was parked in the 80’s because of water pump and heater core issues. I loved the story about this 69 Shelby GT500 and needed to act fast if I was going to be the new owner. I arranged to go see the car the very next day. Early that Saturday morning a friend and I went to the owner’s house. I brought a flat bed hauler and a mechanic as well.

Once the garage opened, I was amazed. The original paint had a shine and the original interior was like new! The engine bay needed a bit of clean up and of course the car did not run. The car had boxes all around it that the owner had removed prior to us showing up…. and all four tires were flat (I had arranged to bring a set of “roller” wheels and tires, since they told me about this). The owner eventually agreed to sell me the car because I had made the highest offer of anyone they had spoken with.

As my mechanic backed up the car hauler and then started replacing the wheels to roll the car on the truck, my friend and I made a short video, interviewing the original owner and showing the car leaving the garage:

Below are links to those videos:

Interview
Link to Video: Interview

Tow away:
Link to Video: Tow on Truck

Last photo:
Link to Video: Last Photo Snap

After getting the car back home, I decided to make the Shelby roadworthy but I had no intention of re-painting the car since the paint was original and happens to be a rare special order color, “Competition Red”. Over the next few months I ended up having the engine and transmission both rebuilt by S&S on Frick Rd. - right here in Houston. The engine, transmission and brakes were gone through. There are receipts for other work as well, totaling nearly $15,000 (those receipts and dyno tests are shown in the auction photos). I also had the factory A/C serviced. I wanted the car to be roadworthy for sure, yet retain its original paint. The engine block is dated 1967 and appears to be a replacement. This car is in a private collection and is not any kind of distressed sale, have a clear Texas Title in my name. This car is 1 of 33 Calypso Coral( Special Paint!) I have decided to sell it to the next care taker after nearly 10 years of ownership!

I ALSO FOUND THE ORIGINAL BUILD SHEET! I subsequently ordered the Deluxe Mari report and other documents shown below:

There are very few unrestored 1969 Shelby GT500 cars in existence and they rarely come to market. This car is extremely rare and unique. It’s one of only 33 made in “Competition Red” and only 1 of 17 with factory air-conditioning. The car comes with both the original Texas license plates ‘ENV 89’ and all documentation shown, including the listing in the SAAC Shelby Registry.

Many of these unique muscle cars of the 60’s are all about history, a time when automotive design and power came to its peak. Collecting these special cars is all about the story….and this 1969 Shelby GT500 certainly has one. You will be hard pressed to find another 1969 Shelby with a story and history like this, especially one with original paint and in this special order color. Good luck with the auction. Feel free to contact me for more info., I would be happy to answer any questions about this rare and unique 1969 Shelby GT500……..Charlie (713) 825-9567

CODE INFORMATION:

Intake Manifold Casting Numbers (see picture below):

Engine Stamping and Casting (see picture below):

Head Casting (see picture below):

Carburetor Stamping (see picture below):

VIDEOS

EXTERIOR

INTERIOR

ENGINE

TRUNK

UNDERCARRAIGE

DOCUMENTS

This auction is a legally binding contract, DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO FOLLOW THROUGH AND PAY FOR THE VEHICLE.This auction costs me money to list, so don't bid if you can't afford to pay for the car.Should the high bidder back out,Ebaywill be contacted.

Funds to be paid by cash, personal check, cashiers check or bank wire transfer only.All personal and bank checks must clear prior to vehicle shipment.Full payment is to be received within 5 days.I reserve the right to stop the auction early, the vehicle is sold as is with no warranty expressed or implied.Buyer to pay for any shipping cost but I will be glad to assist in any arrangements and can provide contacts for shipping rates.- Good luck!