Offered for sale is an excellent example of a 1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Super Cobra Jet Sportsroof. Finished in its original color of Candy Apple Red with Black Deluxe interior this Shelby comes with several desirable and rare options: Drag Pack 3.91, XHD Suspension, Automatic Transmission, Tinted Glass, Forced Ventilation, Sports Deck Rear Seat, Power Brakes, Power Steering, and AM Radio. Over the course of both 1969/1970 Ford only built 170 total Drag Pack Shelbys and the '70 Shelby is the only Ford Car to have gone through 3 different plants (Ford Dearborn, A.O. Smith Shelby Plant, and Kar Kraft Plant). Of those 170 Drag Packs, few also received the Heavy Duty Suspension (XHD) which allowed for the bigger F60-15 tires. The SCJ/Drag Package has several unique differences including: Crankshaft, Damper, Lemans Rods, Pistons, Flexplate, 3.91 Gears and Traction-Loc Nodular Rear End, being externally balanced, and the addition of an Oil Cooler making this option extremely rare.
In the late '90s this Drag Pack Shelby started restoration as a straight and solid rust free body with all its original sheet metal, glass, and fiberglass. After being completely restored, it now has been updated to today's concours standards two different times between then and now. Candy Apple Red paint and red oxide underbody are in excellent condition and show very well. Interior is completely original to the car and in great condition. Aside from condition, this Shelby is an absolute blast to drive as it is turn key ready to go with just 64,414 miles. Equipped with a date code correct Super Cobra Jet engine with all original components and original C6 transmission. Also comes with great original glove box paperwork.
This impressive 1970 Shelby GT500 Super Cobra Jet is great for any collection or your weekend show and go car. This is the first time this Shelby is being offered to the public and this is a rare opportunity to get a Drag Pack with Heavy Duty Suspension Shelby of this caliber. You will not find a better 1969/1970 Shelby on the market today. Please feel free to call 812-661-7743 with any additional questions and more information. Happy to set up inspections, or can send inspection done by long time SAAC judge. Vehicle is located in Huntingburg, IN. Priced aggressivelyat $119,000.