Watch Us Find, Restore & Drive This 1967 Shelby GT-500 Mustang Barn Find - And Add Up Dollars Spent

If you missed the barn find on this car see at https://youtu.be/-PebxokXOzs Also my latest is here - https://youtu.be/XceB-JIJI2c

I ran into an older gentleman locally a couple years ago when he and his wife were getting into a red and white GT500. I had to stop and ask about the car and its story. Turns out he bought it brand new 15 miles away in Washington, IL and has babied it ever since, everything original except the tires, and immaculate for its age. We talked about the car for over an hour, he let me get photos of the inside and outside, and said our goodbyes. About 2 minutes later he comes pulling back into the parking lot. His wife gets out of the car and asked if i wanted to take it for a ride. He took me around town for about 20 minutes, and even showed off its power quite a few times. It was a surreal experience.

"They're cars, they need to be driven "....end of story. What a refreshing thing to see on YouTube nowadays.

"They're cars, they need driven" Amen Bob, couldn't have said it better. I think that it is wonderful that you did what you did with the car.

You notice something right away from this gentleman. He wasn't given a silver spoon, he's worked for everything he has , and down to earth he and his son are Thank you sir for allowing me to take a look at greatness as a human being. Anyone who loves dogs is a good person.....

pays an astronomical price for an old car, restores, and still is willing to do a burnout in it. Hell yeah.

This guy made the perfect statement; “They are cars, they need driven”. If I had the money I would do the same thing. Drive that car dude!

I love how he didn't do a full restore & just did what he had too make it reliable. "They're cars... They need to be driven." No truer words ever said!

Nothing but respect for keeping everything original. Most people would just go for the full restoration.

"But they're cars...they need driven... Right?" Never a more truer word spoken. Amen brother.

Great video. Thank you for no nonsense and no shaky camera work, no awful heavy guitar and drum music like so many car restoration videos feature

I love this!! Brings back some great memories. Bonus: He's from Des Moines! I've lived in DSM all my life. Grew up in Beaverdale. Back in the 60's there was a shoe store in B'dale called Jerry's Shoes. He was a Florsheim shoe dealer. They were holding a national contest and the winner received a Shelby GT500! My neighbor won that car!! He was BARELY old enough to drive it!! It was the exact same car you restored only it was red. We got to drive around in it a couple of times, then his dad made him sell it! Paid for college tho. I ve talked to him or his brother several times over the years. Not a day goes by that he wishes he still had that hot rod!! Thx for memories!! Well done!! Hope to see you around town!

Very impressed that you went to a lot of effort to give the previous owner a fair price for the car. That is real character.

This guy is a real classy guy. Integrity honesty mellow, what’s not to like. All around Awesome!!

I'm so happy to see the kind of restoration I can appreciate! I'm also happy there are people out there with the mindset and ability to do it! ❤

Best original restoration I've seen to date

Absolutely subscribe to this mentality: “They’re cars. They’re meant to be driven.” Great job!

Was never a fan of this color, but that is the most beautiful Shelby I’ve ever seen. 100% original is one of none. These don’t exist anywhere.

In a barn for 40yrs and look at the paint after the magic ...stunning ❤️

Man, watching something from the mid sixties be restored and rejuvenated in 2020s and see the enguinuity and crispness of a 50 year old model is absolutely fascinating. From the skeleton to the pretty face, just wonderful. Great success!