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1967 Ford Shelby GT
D. Hofman - San Tan, Arizona

THE HISTORY
When GT-350 project engineers learned of the major changes in the 1967 mustang, they began working on the 1967 Shelby. They started with the things that dealers indicated buyers were interested in: Distinctive styling, greater choice of colors and options and increased performance within the limits of comfort and not at its expense. For 1967, emphasis was placed on making the Shelby a road car. Primary consideration was given to the styling. The 1967 Shelby would have its own nose and tail treatment which would set it head and shoulders above the standard mustang. Stock mustang front and rear bumpers were used but the hood, nose section and tail were executed in fiberglass. The hood was elongated, making the long nose / short tail mustang styling even more exaggerated. The headlights were smaller diameter than the mustang. High beam headlights were added in the center of the cavernous blacked –out grille and another cooling opening was added below the bumper. A large, functional scoop was incorporated into the hood. At the rear, a cut-off kamm-backed look was attained by using a fiberglass deck lid and fiberglass end caps ending in a swoopy spoiler. Two large rectangular taillights (cougar minus the trim bezel) were used with new bezels along with a Shelby gas cap totally changing the appearance from the rear. A pair of fiberglass scoops on each side – The upper scoops replaced the mustang vents and functioning to draw cockpit air out of the car and the lower scoops led to brake cooling ducts. The Shelby trademark of rocker panel treatment and racing stripes continuous along the entire length of the car as well as special emblem badges and engine aesthetics finished the exterior design. The interior of the 1967 Shelby was all business. The first American car to incorporate a roll bar complete with an inertial reel racing harness. By the end of 1967 production, 3225 cars had been built.

MY STORY
When the car was purchased the engine compartment was empty. The interior parts were in several boxes located where the front seats would normally reside. The hood was duct taped shut since there were no hinges installed. The only parts that were in the right place were the doors and even they were missing the locks and handles. When I saw the car even though it lacked many parts, I saw the potential that it had. It was a slow process but the investment was worth it.

My life at one time was very similar to this old car wasting away. I too was just an empty shell. Day to day life just accumulating mileage. When repairs to my life were needed I did the best I could, sometimes accidentally changing the wrong part. I knew of God but I did not have a personal relationship with him. Just as I restored the car, Jesus has given me a new life. If you have an empty heart and are in need of a restoration ask Jesus to come into your life. Ask him to be your Lord and Savior. Begin to read his shop manual for all men – the Bible.

One big difference between my two restorations is that my cars mechanical restoration was expensive, costing thousands, but my spiritual restoration by far the most valuable thing I have, could not be bought or worked for. My salvation was a free gift.