Where's Steve McQueen when we need him? 1969 Shelby GT500 found under 40 years ... - Digital Trends
From dust to dust, people and cars come and go, but sometimes the old is reborn … and out of the dust emerges something immaculate. A 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 428 Cobra Jet is a mouthful to say but it will drop any car enthusiasts jaw. This particular garage-find was owned and perfectly preserved by a now-deceased automotive connoisseur and set for auction — hot on the heels of the submersible Lotus Esprit used by James Bond in “Never Say Never Again” and a ’63 Ferrari GTO that... Larry never washed the car for fear of scratching the paintjob or cause even the slightest bit of rust. Considering that this highly collectable GT500 has sat idle since 1973, it’s an extreme rarity. The Mustang was originally purchased for just $5,245 in 1969. Now, though, it should sell at auction for over $100,000. The car will be auctioned off by Ron Gilligan Auctioneering on April 25. It also looks like pack-rat owner also owned a 1971... Source: www.digitaltrends.com
