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Found! 1969 Shelby GT500 Pilot Test Car

Last of the two 1969 Shelby GT500 Ford Engineering Pilot Test Cars has been found after 38 years in hiding.

Al Rogers

Jason Billups of Billups Classic Cars discusses the historical importance of this "stable find" '69 Shelby GT500. Find out more in the Oct. 15, 2023, issue of Old Cars!

A sneak peek can be seen below

1969 Shelby GT500 Pilot Test CarFordLittle Red
Al RogersAuthor
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