1970 Shelby GT500 SCJ

LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1970 Shelby GT500 SCJ

  The 428 Cobra Jet was developed by Tasca Ford at the suggestion of Hot Rod Magazine, was soon available for 1968 and added 427 low-riser cylinder heads, a 735-cfm Holley carburetor and other improvements from the Ford parts bin. Strong, reliable and vastly under-reported at 335 hp, the CJ was purpose-built for NHRA SS/E drag racing. At its 1968 Winternationals debut, Al Joniec took the class victory in an all-CJ final round over Hubert Platt.

  For 1969, the 428 Super Cobra Jet added Ram Air induction, special pistons, a nodular-iron crank, beefier 427 "Le Mans" connecting rods and an external balancer. Selecting either 3.91:1 or 4.30:1 rear-end gears automatically added an engine-oil cooler to form the Drag Pack option. Ford’s “official” 335 hp rating remained, but a somewhat more realistic 360 hp rating was assigned to the SCJ by the NHRA. The 428 CJ and SCJ powered the increasingly upscale GT500 through its final 1969/1970 series. With 5.8-second 0-to-60 acceleration, 13.38-second quarter-mile performance and 145-mph top speed (July, 1969 Hot Rod Magazine test), the SCJ-equipped GT500 offered earth-shattering performance.

  According to the accompanying Deluxe Marti Report, this 1970 GT500 SCJ Fastback was completed on June 20, 1969 and sold new at Ramp Motors Inc in Port Jefferson, New York. This example is one of only a few special-ordered Grabber Blue paint, white upholstery, a 428 SCJ engine with Ram Air induction and a “Toploader” four-speed close-ratio manual transmission. Other original features included the Visibility Group, Goodyear tires, the Sport Deck folding rear seat, power steering, power front disc brakes, power ventilation, Tilt-Away steering wheel, AM radio, full tinted glass, tachometer and Deluxe seat belts with a warning light. Of particular note, this GT500 is one of only 170 cars equipped with the Drag Pack option package comprising a 3.91:1 Traction-Lok rear end and an engine-oil cooler.

  This extremely rare final-year GT500 has benefited from a previous rotisserie restoration with excellent paint and brightwork, detailed engine compartment and undercarriage with factory markings and beautiful interior finishing. Combining superb presentation, highly desirable options and color combination. This fully documented, rare and ultra-collectible factory-ordered Super Cobra Jet 4-speed Shelby presents an incredible opportunity to the discerning collector.