How many 1967 Shelby GT500s were produced?
Answer
2,048
How many 1967 Shelby GT500s were produced? The answer is 2,048. That figure refers to the production GT500 fastbacks sold for the 1967 model year, making the car considerably rarer than an ordinary Mustang of the period.
The GT500 was the first Shelby Mustang to use Ford’s big-block 428-cubic-inch Police Interceptor V8. Shelby American modified Ford Mustangs with performance hardware, distinctive fiberglass body pieces, wider wheels, and aggressive styling. The model was positioned above the GT350 and helped establish the GT500 name as Shelby’s flagship Mustang.
A common mix-up is the figure 2,050. Some Shelby registries count two engineering or prototype cars alongside the 2,048 production examples: a coupe prototype and a convertible prototype. For a question asking how many production 1967 Shelby GT500s were built, 2,048 is the standard answer. The car also became widely recognizable after a customized 1967 GT500 inspired the “Eleanor” Mustang in Gone in 60 Seconds.