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The Ford Shelby GT500 is one of the most popular high-performance Mustangs from the lineup of all time. The mid-'60s models are the most sought-after, especially seeing as they are the first generation. Automotive Archaeologist Ryan Brutt shared footage of a 1967 Shelby GT500 discovered in a garage and its restoration project on YouTube channel Auto Archaeology.
Sat For 30 Years Without Moving
Brutt told us the classic Shelby has been sitting for at least 30 years. What others used it for during that time may shock readers. “They used the car as a storage rack and stepladder, denting the roof,” said Brutt. The current owner's father bought this ride in the late-'70s, and it really hasn't seen much love at all.
The neglect means that the car has fallen into a huge level of decay, which it shouldn't have, as this car is an absolute gem.
It's Good News
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Seeing as this classic Shelby GT500 has seen a lot of neglect, it has had a hard time over the past few decades. However, when asked whether there are plans to restore the car, Brutt had good news to share. “The car is being restored right now. It was extremely rough, whoever fixed it in the '80s or '90s braised it together with a brass rod and didn’t weld it together. All the seams are shiny when you clean them a bit.”
The current owner of the ride, the original owner's son, understands that it is highly desirable and “very rare and sentimental” and therefore, hopes to keep it for a restoration project. Otherwise, the other option would be to sell the car. It would be a huge shame to see it go, as it is such a unique and hard-to-find ride in today's market.
After investigating the garage find and noticing that there are some original parts, some additional features from other cars, and repair work, they bring it out into the sunlight. In the end, it is safe to say that the owner is happy to keep it and restore it back to a great condition. After all, the son does hold a lot of "great memories" in the car and doesn't want to see it go.