Is the Shelby GT500 the BEST Ford Mustang?
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2020
- For 2020 Ford brought back the Shelby GT500 and it has been a performance sensation. What makes the GT500 such a coveted performance car? Let me take you back to the beginning and compare the 1967 Shelby GT500 and 1970 models. From its bold muscle car exterior, to the massive 7.0L V8 engines underneath the fiberglass hoods. This is where the legend started from. Is the Shelby GT500 the BEST Ford Mustang?
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Absolute classics. That '70 is one of the most gorgeous cars ever.
I totally agree with you!
That was Actually a 1970
Matching colour rubber mud guards for the wheels would make it look like more modern ... the "2020" taste.
Air intakes are for aerodynamics and to add down force somewhat.
I agree!
I would choose the 67' as I feel like the exterior has a cleaner look.
Very good point!
Thank you for including classic cars to the channel especially in this layout. It seems like reviewers only care about reviewing the newest super cars and brush off the classics
Victor was a BEAST shooting that video!!!!! 👊🏾 LOVE how you’re cranking out this AWESOME content!!!!!!
Thanks for giving victor a shout out. I appreciate your support!
Really enjoy the classic Shelby review. Would love to see more classic muscle car reviews.
I will keep bringing them.
@@RaitisRides yes!!! A '69 Z/28 should be on the list! I'd love to see that!
I absolutely love these old school Shelby’s! My dad still has a ‘68 Shelby GT350 Convertible and ‘69 Shelby GT350 Convertible. He Sold his ‘68 Shelby GT500KR Convertible last year. I remember riding around in these cars as a child and I use to tell my dad I’m going to have a Shelby some day. I have a 2014 Shelby GT500. I’m just like you Raiti, I Love these cars! I’d love to own both of those! That Acapulco Blue is to die for!! Thanks for sharing another great video!
Your car knowledge has become so common it doesn't surprise me anymore. Congrats, another quality video that's spot on. That 1970 you showed is such beautiful car.
Joe.. Fabulous video i can’t wait to take out my Shelby GT 350 today also keep doing the classic car videos it’s something new and fresh . 😊
Joe! it's Steve Bryann thank you so much for recognizing my 2011 Shelby GT 500 you rock Joe!! you made my day!👍 This is such a great Video, thank you Victor for such great camera work!!
Hey Joe, love it!! Thanks for bringing this to us man!! 🙌
The Mustang never had been a secretary's car. People who were scared of its success called it that.
I think so. Gone in 60 seconds was my brother and I favorite movie! Eleanor was that car
Very cool!
You are a walking encyclopedia on cars. How do you know all of these fun facts? Both cars are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for another super Mustang video.
Thanks Lynda for saying such wonderful things.
68 was perfect in every way visually 70 was crap in comparison but very few cars can follow the 68 to be honest
This is true.
Fantastic! The green was sublime.
The '69 ('70) Shelby GT 500 Convertible has always been my favorite car in the world! I am pleased that you knew about the unsold and re-badged '69s. I do love the chin spoiler... so my new favorite is the "70. I wish I could afford one. I have always been a fan of the Mustang since my dad brought home a new 1967 Coupe in Diamond Green. I was 6 years old at the time and I vowed to own a Mustang one day. When I first saw the retro 2005... I got my wish and a bought a convertible. 😍 Looking for a Coyote now. Thanks for the vid!
JJ ~ these pretty classic Mustangs at auction are driving me down memory lane - get it? a street called Memory Lane? lol. butt really man you get to go to all the coolest car shows & auctions, I'm kinda jealous but happy for you at the same time, it'd be fun to hang out together at a show/auction one day, I bet we'd have some great conversations & a lot of laughs. thanks for bringing such awesome content that no one else does. - tony
The outboard headlights meant that it was sold in California, and the vents are functional . there is a slider on the inside for the top ones to circulate the air through.
Thanks for that great info.
What a sweet ride Joe ❤️
Huge fan of your videos. Thanks for the amazing content.
I really appreciate that Ricky! Thank you for letting me share it with you!
67-68 body of mustang was beautiful, 69-70 not bad but once you got past 70ish it was downhill
honestly the last good looking mustang in my mind was the 1969 model year.. 1970 on wards the mustang became weird looking... Can't we agree? the 1969 BOSS 302 is probably my favorite mustang ever! (styling wise). Im more of a camaro guy, but there were some nice mustangs back in the day! Now? not so much.. I Have to give it to the ZL1 for the modern era of pony cars!
Dallas Frost yup, said it perfectly!
Keep up the great work Raiti!
This channel is getting huge!
Thanks for saying that!
When I bought mine in March 70, I chose the GT 350 for the weight/ ratio nearly 50/50-. Great for going on mountain passes in Colorado.
Just pure automotive beauty, damn I love the classics.
Joe you should do the classic Mercury Cougar
That 70 blue Shelby is gorgeous love the color.
Yes it is Very Gorgeous Car. They Built the Shelby Mustang 1965-1970.
Always like this 1970 year ever since I was a teenager and our neighbor had one in Dark Green.
If I recall correctly 1967 was the last year that Carroll Shelby's shop built these Mustangs. By 69-70 buyers weren't willing to spend an extra 30% for what was pretty much just a Mach 1 with a custom mose and tail and a roll bar/racing style harness inside.
First time I've ever seen a '70 GT500! I might be alone but I actually prefer it over the '67
You s\are not alone. It took me over 40 years to both find one with the color and options I wanted, and was able to afford to buy it. It was worth the wait. Definitely. I like the earlier Shelbys, but the exterior and interior design of the 69/.70 was upserioer, and more functional with the high back front seats to reduce neck whiplash in the event of an accident. And, the front side scoops, and rear side scoops were actually both functional. But the rear side scoops, despite being functional, were not all that effective in getting enough air flow to the rear brakes to do much good. But, they look pretty cool. In fact, bitchen'!
Another exterior feature that was really cool is the fiberglass hood and front fenders were actually 4.6" longer than on the non-Shelby Mustangs. It is likely the inspiration for the 1971-1973 Mustang extra long hood length that those model year Mustangs are known for. I also suspect the extra long hoods influenced the hood length of the AMD AMX, which are also really nice looking.
`Love those Shelbys !!!! Please review more of these classics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a beauty. I love that steel-like of out surface, not a plastiky ish of nowadays. personally I prefer the shape of 1967's. thank you 4 showing this
You are so very welcome!
We love victor, love the classic mustangs but how about some classic trucks on top of everything else, that c10 in the back looked nice as heck
I loved seeing Sean's crew in fast and furious tokyo drift rebuild the gt500 with an RB26 motor.
That thing Beats a DK 350Z On the Canyon Drift Corse
These are the best Shelby's out side of the 427 AC Cobra these are my dream cars. All way up to mid 70's
Love the classics! Thanks for showing them. The '67 is for me!
I am so glad that you liked this one.
Ok, Raiti's Rides!...I liked your Review over all of my favorite 69/70 Mustang Shelby GT500 since High School!...But I have to Zonk You on Missing the Front Functional Air Ducks/Scoops on the Front Fenders to Cool the Front Brakes and the Side Quarter Scoops were Functional to Help Cool the Rear Brakes!...I am Just Saying!...God Bless America! 0:-)
When I was little back in '73, my father took me to see a '69 Shelby convertible, Acapulco Blue with white/white top & gold (factory) side stripes, same rims & 4 speed. An older woman was selling the car with 21,000 miles; orig owner & like brand-new. We rode around in it with top down for test drive. I'd never been in a car that'd gotten more stares & attention before... at every corner. It was absolutely stunning!!! She was asking $2,800. My father offered her 😑 $1,800. We were sent walking.
Interesting bit of trivia about the 1967 GT500...early models have running lights in the upper fastback scoops.
Awesome car awesome video awesome Joe.🙂🙂🙂🤘🤘
I saw a 1967 Shelby GT500 in Blue last month it was a beautiful car.
Joe of course Vic is your wingman. No content without him. Super Classic car. These shows are where you find these awesome rides. Mecum is where ya find them.
Thanks Marc for always tuning in!
The Green one and the blue i love dem both
#dreamgarage
Oh my God thanks for this Joe. This is a real American muscle car. 60s and 70s were the best decades for not only muscle cars but also other American cars. Please do reviews on Lincolns from 60s and 70s. You know town cars and continental were so cool back then.
I will get them together for you!
@@RaitisRides Thanks😊
The 1967 version looks better than the 1970 version IMHO. The 1970 version looks like a Dodge Challenger. Pretty cool of you to bring this history to us. Thank you Joe!! 👍
so sick dude. Thanks!
That 1970 model just does it for me! 😍
I know how you feel!
Loved that history lesson ! haha
I am so glad to hear that!
Can’t get enough of these Shelby Mustangs🐍💪🏼
On the 67, that upper air dam was functional for the rear seat ventilation. The lower brake cooler air dam was not functional.
0:09 1966 T-Bird tail lights on the 1970 Shelby,, however there was a letter S with part number on those tail light lenses, labeling Shelby,, The upper scoops on the 67 Shelby Are functional...
Definitely keep filming at future Mecum Auctions.
You got it Scott! I will have more to come.
Definitely beautiful Shelby good job Vic.
From the first 1969 GT500 I saw on a public road I lusted for one. It was 1972 or 1973 when Was on Ventura Blvd in Encino, CA, when I saw a gorgeous 1969 Shelby for the first and only time on a public road - until I saws the one I was preparing to purchase nearly 40 some odd years later. We purchased our 69 GT500 after having had it inspected by a Shelby expert and I gladly paid the asking price as it was fair and reflected the excellent condition it was in. Of all the cars I have ever owned this GT500 is my absolute favorite. It had factory air conditioning, so along with the power steering and power disc brakes it is a pleasure to drive. The 428 CJ engine has bogs of torque and cruises effortlessly at any speed I wish to run at. That said, I do not race around in it, as it is a vehicle that commands respect and has nothing to prove to anyone. Acquiring was me achieving a childhood dream, especially the beautifully styled 1969 model.
Although I love the the modern Mustang, give me the classics all day long! Thanks for the memories!👍😎🇺🇸
Love the ‘67 and ‘68 Shelby body styles. Shame on Ford for cutting the HP in ‘70. Mopar 383’s of that time had the same HP (335.) Thanks for sharing them Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
You are so very right!
The 335 HP for 69 & 70 was more of a ploy by Ford to get powerful engines off the insurance companies' list of vehicles that commanded high premiums for being so powerful. The actual HP was closer to 415, and at a higher RPM than the 335 rating. I can tell you firsthand, those engines are beasts, and have a very flat torque band, as well as gobs of torque. Driving our 69 GT500 is always such a blast.
That green is smoking. JJZ 109!
AGREED!
Great looking classics
I totally agree!
You should try to make a video on the 1974 mustang 2 if you can🔥
That 70 Shelby GT500 Is Very Beautiful in Blue on White Stripes 👍
There's no zonks on this car lmao.
They are so great!
Love ya raiti!
Love both classes an new ones 😀👍❤️
Rear Scoops air FUCTIONAL. Just stick your hand inside the front of the wheelhouse and you van feel the ducting. Cools the rear brakes
Didnt know about the changing the Vin #'s
You got the greatest job in the world!
Trust me I am very grateful and I am so glad that I could share it with you!
Are the wheels correct for 1967?
Nice review as always, Joe. I wonder what the horsepower really was? And the torque is probably pretty high by any standards. Three speed auto? Ugh. No dual clutch? ;).
415HO in reality, pure stock.
You know it's kind of funny how Ford is always the underdog when people speak of the glory days of the 60s and early 70s muscle cars.... With obvious few exceptions there's always going to be hardcore Ford fans - present company included. To be certain Mopar and GM ruled the roost as far as variety and sheer power, but I truly feel whichever brand your allegiance leans to, the fact that the Mustang was beautiful as a coupe or convertible, they're simply wasn't another car as absolutely stunning as any 65 to 70 fastback Mustang. The proportions and design in all three generations are absolutely timeless. Shelby-ize any of them and it's the icing on the cake. Just literal works of rolling art. I'll still take a 65 or 66 Shelby GT350.... Wimbledon white with blue stripes please :)
Back then, the Mach 1 was the choice for muscle car as the Shelby GT 500 evolved into a luxury type muscle pony car. Think 69 Corvette with the 427-390 engine, full power accessories and air conditioning.
Shout out to Vic! Think I like the 70 more but idk. Too hard to decide
Love the trips down memory lane ! It's too bad Ford didn't make the Cleveland available 1 year sooner. The 69 GT350 would have a Much More funner Machine ! Ford thought about offering the Mighty Boss 302 in the Shelby GT 350 but backed out because they felt the maintenance of a solid lift cam was too much for some owners..My personal favorite Shelby Mustang has always been the 69 GT500 Convertible in Gulfstream Aqua !
She’s a beauty.
Could not agree more with you!
Why didn't you open the hood ?
It's kind of crazy that it took 37 years after 1970 for the next GT500 to be released. The dark ages for cars lasted a long time with exceptions of course.
You better believe it!
That 428 was underrated from factory it’s at the very least closer to 400 hp
Thank you!
You are so very welcome.
"Best" means different things to different people. In terms of track or drag strip times...far from it, obviously. It's not the best in any data driven decision but perhaps in the overall experience and/or aesthetics...but that is a matter of opinion, of course.
This was the dream car
Very cool!
Any of these original early model Mustangs are fantastic my favorite one would have to be the early one when they first did it but if you're talking about the overall greatest Mustang ever made it's got to be the 429 Boss Mustang and there's only a handful of them that are original and they are expensive
Those 2cars are awesome 👏 joe boy o boy the color and the interior in those cars 🚗 is so cool 😎 that review was so nice 👍 to see those classic Shelby 🐍 2 snakes 🐍 to get bitten by joe that video was amazing 😉 give it up to crown 👑 Vic Lori your team and you joe 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪💪👑👑👑👑🐍🐍✊✊✊✊✊✊✊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥💣💣💣🧨🧨🧨🧨🙏🙏🙏🙏💺💺💺💺💺✨✨✨✨✨✨💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯📸📸📸📸📷📷📷📷
love em both!!!
Ford should bring back the older style tail lights
Cobras are awesome 👌
Gorgeous car!
The 70 mustang, a 71 chevelle, and a 69 charger would be my top 3 classics of muscle. If only I had money for all 3 lol
That would be a ream garage!
How can you not open the hood to see the Cobra Jet 428. Criminal.
Both are beautiful cars but give me the '67 any day.
Same here!
Isn't that the Shelby convertible from Richard Rawlins
Nice 😀
I’ll take that turbo s exclusive series Spyder in the back
why do they put non-functional side scoops on mustangs?
Yes.
Love. Both mustangs.but I rather would like to see a automatic transmission in them . Call me Weird .but both car are excellent.iseen theses car in the 60;s and 70,s great car in deed love them all
I’d take these.
Both of dem r beast 💥💥💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥☀☀☀☀☀☀
AGREED!
@@RaitisRides ✌🏿✌🏿
Yes
Thanks Edward!
I love gt500 and the 7.0 it's the best.
Joe you’re a monster! There isn’t a great car that’s safe from you!
The 70' for sure 👍