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Old 01-29-2013, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Nedsel View Post
Yes. A few dealers had ordered S/Cs late in the year, and they weren't delivered until November and December. Since the '67 model Shelbys were available, Shelby American realized these cars needed a boost to assist in their sale as a brand-new car. Several were therefore given new footbox-mounted ID tags giving their VIN a 67 prefix. A 67 was also stamped into the right hand shock mount on at least some of these cars, above the AC-stamped VIN, which was in a smaller type, to complete the illusion.
We appreciate your expertise. Thank you! This sounds similar to what Shelby/Ford did with the leftover 1969 Shelby GT350s and GT500s. I wonder whether car companies can do the same thing these days? Do you know?
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