Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 67400F7A02674
The GT500 offered here is documented in the SAAC 1967 Shelby
Registry as one of those that, for unknown reasons, bears a 'Z'
prefix on its serial number. Completed in June 1967 and originally
finished in Lime Gold Metallic, it was shipped later that month to
Fuller Ford of Cincinnati, Ohio, and seems to have remained in the
Buckeye State for much of its life. Its owners there included Gary
Hart, Dan Mershon, Bruce E. Gothard, and Robert B. Wetherington of
Loveland. Mr. Wetherington acquired the car in 1996 and spent four
years completing its restoration, with much of the bodywork handled
by Paul's Automotive Engineering of Cincinnati and Mr. Wetherington
undertaking the interior and drivetrain himself. During this work
the car was refinished in Nightmist Blue with white Le Mans
stripes, and a 1968-dated Cobra Jet engine and transmission were
both installed. Photographs on file show the undertaking of much of
the work. After showing the car for a couple of years, Mr.
Wetherington then dealt it through an intermediary to the Gateway
Automobile Museum.
Inspection of the car shows that its 428 cu-in V8 is equipped with
a dual-point non-vacuum advance distributor, finned aluminum Cobra
Le Mans valve covers, and a Cobra aluminum air cleaner; the engine
is mated to a four-speed transmission. Other equipment includes
power steering and front disc brakes; original-style exhaust and
exhaust tips can be found underneath, as can floors properly
restored with red oxide primer and factory-style overspray, and the
front suspension was completely rebuilt and fully detailed.
Similarly, the engine compartment itself has an excellent,
show-quality presentation, with correct overspray and detailing
visible in many areas. Bodywork is very straight, with excellent
panel fit and finish. Kelsey-Hayes Magstar wheels are fitted, shod
in Goodyear Speedway Polyglas tires.
The interior features an original wood steering wheel with the
correct GT500 horn button, AM radio, seatbelts with shoulder
harnesses mounted on the roll bar, day/night rear-view mirror,
remote side-view mirror, and fold-flat rear seat, as well as
correct oil pressure and ammeter gauges in the "pod" unique to this
year of the GT500. Upholstery has been completely redone in the
original style, including the door panels, headliner, sun visors,
and carpeting, the latter under correct floor mats; the trunk, too,
has a proper mat and matching spare wheel. At the time of
cataloging, the car displayed 33,967 miles.
With the perfect stance, a wonderful classic color combination, and
all the right features, this machine, built for both show and "go,"
is a tempting GT500 for a new owner to enjoy.
