According to the Shelby American World Registry, this 1969 GT 500 was shipped new to Michigan’s Borgman Ford Sales, Inc. April 1969 with MRSP of $5024.39. It sat unsold for a while until finally purchased by Donald Hayes of Muskegon in August. It represents one of 1,536 SportsRoof GT 500s produced for the model year. It was serviced under warranty repeatedly and within the first year and possibly received a factory replacement engine. Records show it was later purchased in 1985 by David DeHamer of Michigan and owned it at least through 1994. While there is a gap in the car’s subsequent history, it has clearly been very well maintained over the years and ultimately received a concours-level restoration as seen today.

Finished in Acapulco blue with white body stripes, the car’s finish remains smooth and glass-like with little evidence of imperfection on the exterior. It is reported to be 1 of 210 Shelby GT 500 Fastbacks in this color. The fit of the body panels is generally quite acceptable, as is the brightwork, which may in fact be original. The white interior is likewise highly presentable with the most notable elements such as a full console with automatic gear selector, pushbutton radio and folding rear seat. Finally, both the engine bay and undercarriage are very nicely detailed with factory-correct finishes, hardware, and components used throughout.

In addition to its powerful 435 horsepower Cobra Jet 428 big block, this GT 500 also sports such desirable and noteworthy features as power steering, and power brakes, rear window slats, Shelby five-spoke alloy wheels with Goodyear Polyglas GT tires, a space-saver spare tire properly mounted in the trunk, and of course the aforementioned signed interior components. Like every GT 500, it benefits from the inherent collector status and performance associated with the Shelby name itself and, above all, the tremendous value of being part of this exclusive fraternity.