For the final 1969/1970 Shelby Mustang series, visual changes included a longer fiberglass front end, a unique “hoop” grille, a revised taillight and exhaust treatment, five-spoke wheels and an aggressive hood with five NACA-style air scoops. Inside, a roll bar, inertia-reel harnesses, luxurious features and special trim maintained the performance-oriented, upscale character of the GT 500. While exact numbers vary according to the source, for 1969-70 production, approximately 1,871 GT 500 models were built with only 335 of these reported as convertibles. A total of approximately 789 Shelby’s were updated and sold as1970 models, their last year of availability.

Nothing quite says American performance like the Shelby Mustang of the late 1960s and 1970, being the quite uncommon convertible version adds even more excitement. This Black Jade with Black soft-top and Black interior GT 500 is equipped with the legendary 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air V-8 engine with 335-hp and this unit is backed by a C6 automatic transmission and Traction-Lok differential with 3.50:1 gears. The engine is reported to be very strong and the transmission shifts smoothly and crisply. With power steering and power brakes, you can add to the driving pleasure. Among the appointments are the Visibility Light Group, AM radio, tinted glass, air conditioning, deluxe seatbelts, left and right remote racing-style mirrors, heavy-duty suspension, tachometer and power top. The interior has knit “Comfortweave” and vinyl High-Back bucket seats. The wheels are original Shelby five-spoke mag-style, and these are mounted with new, period-correct F60-15 Firestone raised white-letter tires. A Marti Report accompanies this fine and respected performance machine.