Lime Gold 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 Flexes Original Paint, Numbers-Matching Everything

That's when the first Mustang designed by Carroll Shelby arrived in showrooms. I'm talking about the iconic GT350, which debuted as a track-ready pony that was lighter and notably more potent than the regular 'Stang. Sporting the HiPo K-code engine topped by a four-barrel Holley carburetor, the GT350 had 306 horsepower at its disposal.

The recipe was successful, and the nameplate remained in production through 1969, when Ford and Carroll parted ways. Some left-over cars were sold during the 1970 model year. With 7,104 units built over five model years (including prototypes and race cars), the GT350 is a relatively rare and highly desirable classic.

And while there's no shortage of restored examples at public auction events, highly original survivors are hard to come by. Earlier this month I showed you a rare 1965 version that spent decades in storage. It was unearthed in relatively good condition and showcased at Amelia Concours d'Elegance. The 1967 version you see here is not as scarce and doesn't display notable weathering, but it's one of the finest GT350 survivors out there.

Arguably the most striking feat is the condition of the Lime Gold paint. Described as "original," the coating still shines and it looks fantastic save for a few chips and scratches. Granted, it may have gotten a few touch-ups here and there, but it's still impressive for a car that's more than 50 years old.

The interior is also reportedly original; the photos show minimal wear and tear. On top of that, all the trim and equipment are in the right places. As you may have already guessed, the Mustang is as original as they get under the hood as well. This GT350 still packs the original 289 V8 and three-speed automatic gearbox. The ad goes on to say that the carburetor, distributor, and radiator shell are also original.

How is this possible? Well, this car has most likely been pampered since day one. It hasn't been with the same owner since it was new, but it spent the last 50 years in the same family. The odometer provides yet another hint that this Shelby wasn't driven all that much: it shows only 70,035 miles (112,710 km).

It's also a relatively rare rig. Shelby produced 1,201 GT350s in 1967, and 26 of them had the coupe body style. So this Lime Green survivor is one of 1,175 fastbacks sold that year. Located in Saint Ann, Missouri, the GT350 comes with a $149,900 sticker. Yes, it's not exactly a bargain, but the 1967 GT350s have changed hands for much more than that in recent years. The record sits at $575,000 as of this writing. Check it out in the video below, and let me know if this Mustang is worth $150K.