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A 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 once owned by Carroll Shelby himself is offered for sale from a collection in Greece, complete with documentation tracing its history from a California dealership contest prize to the man who built it.
By Eleanor Ellington · 4 min read
A 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 that was once owned by Carroll Shelby himself is being offered for sale from a private collection in Greece, giving collectors a rare chance to acquire a car with a direct link to the man behind the marque.
The Wimbledon White fastback is one of 2,048 examples produced for the 1967 model year. It was originally delivered to City Motors in National City, California, and was won in a contest by its first owners. The car later passed through the hands of California racer Chuck Jones before Shelby and Stephen Becker acquired it around 1999.
Shelby installed a modern air conditioning system during his ownership, and the car was further modified with headers for its 428ci Police Interceptor V8. A copy of correspondence between Becker and Dave Matthews, registrar of the Shelby American Automobile Club, documents the car's history, Shelby's acquisition of it, and the subsequent modifications.
The GT500 was specified from new with the Extra Cooling Package, the Interior Décor and Courtesy Lighting groups, a fold-down rear seat, power steering, front disc brakes, and a heavy-duty battery. It is equipped with a four-speed manual transmission, 10-spoke 15-inch aluminium wheels, and an AM/FM radio. A roll bar and shoulder harnesses have been fitted for occupants.
Shelby's signature appears on the glove box lid and on the trunk floor cover. The car is finished in Wimbledon White with GT500 side stripes and was repainted in the late 1980s according to the records provided. The front bucket seats and folding Sport Deck rear seat are trimmed in black vinyl, and the driver's seat has been reupholstered.
The 428ci Police Interceptor V8 was factory rated at 355 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, and is believed to have been freshened in the late 1980s. It currently runs non-matching carburettors, with a 2804 unit paired to a 2105. The removed manifolds and emissions equipment accompany the car. Power reaches the rear wheels through the four-speed manual gearbox.
The five-digit odometer shows 59,000 miles, approximately 4,000 of which were added under current ownership. The car was acquired by its present owner in 2011 and exported to Greece, where it has since formed part of a collection. It is being sold on Greek registration, which serves as the ownership document in that country.
Documentation accompanying the sale includes an Elite Marti Report, a National Shelby Registry certificate, a Shelby Auto American Club certificate, Shelby Research Group documentation, service records, and spare parts. The Marti report records a February 1967 production date and lists factory colours, equipment, and production statistics. The original Shelby American window sticker notes delivery to City Motors and a total price of $4,877.42.
The current owner also commissioned a painting depicting the car at Le Mans alongside Carroll Shelby, which is included in the sale. The GT500 was previously offered in May 2026 and is now listed again by the seller in Greece on behalf of its owner.
GT500 models left the factory with a ducktail rear spoiler, fender extensions, air scoops on the sail and quarter panels, and a fibreglass ventilated hood with a ram-air scoop. The suspension was upgraded with heavy-duty coil springs and a front anti-roll bar, heavy-duty leaf springs at the rear, and Koni dampers. Stopping power comes from power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The car rides on aluminium 10-spoke 15-inch wheels with Shelby Cobra centre caps, mounted with BFGoodrich tyres. Inside, a woodgrain steering wheel fronts a 140-mph speedometer, an 8,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and amperage.
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