The 1969 Shelby may have been significantly different from their predecessors in terms of styling, but one thing remained the same: there was no mistaking them for any other car on the road. This was the final year for Shelby GT350 and GT500 super cars. Unlike previous models that retained the basic appearance of the host Mustang, the 1969 version featured a totally restyled front end with a full-width grill, single headlamps and a chrome surround, the lower half of which served as the front bumper. NACA-style ducting on the hood fed fresh air to the engine and intake scoops on the fenders provided cooling air to the front brakes. The rear end featured an integrated spoiler, Thunderbird taillights and center-mounted cast exhaust bezel. The Candy Apple Red (was Royal Maroon) GT500 offered here is powered by the legendary 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air V8. Fitted with larger valve heads, the competition 427's intake manifold, Holley 4bbl carburetor and an oil-pan windage tray, the correctly-coded 335 horsepower big-block is backed with Ford's heavy-duty C6 automatic with cast iron tailshaft. The drivetrain includes Ford's stout 9-inch rear axle with a 3.00:1 differential. Power steering and power front disc brakes are standard in the GT500. Like most of the later Shelby’s, this one is luxuriously optioned. The Deluxe Interior Décor group is standard and includes white Clarion knit vinyl bucket seats, a custom console with Stewart Warner gauges, tilt away steering wheel with rim-blow horn, AM/8-track stereo, and a roll bar with inertia-reel shoulder belts. The Candy Apple Red paint and gold side stripes combine for one of the most eye-catching Shelby color schemes. This well-detailed and correct GT500, is listed in the SAAC Registry and accompanied with a Deluxe Marti Report. Highlights - Very original, correct GT500 428CJ - Correct date coded engine block - AM/8-track Stereo Radio - C6 Auto, 3.00:1 differential - Power steering & front disc brakes - Deluxe Interior Décor group - Sport deck rear seat - Correct style exhaust system - Was factory Air Conditioned (now removed) - Shelby 5 spoke wheels - Tachometer and Trip Odometer - Deluxe Marti Report. Contact Denis, Kobe Cars Ltd. Levin Ph: 021- 406697 Email: denisoneill@xtra.co.nz