Barn-Find Might Be the Only Pink 1967 Shelby GT500 in Existence

By Brett Foote - December 5, 2023

What might be the world’s only pink 1967 Shelby GT500 was discovered in a barn in pretty fantastic condition, but it likely won’t stay this way.

The world of barn hunting never ceases to amaze us, as folks that dedicate their lives to discovering rare, coveted, and downright interesting vehicles hidden in storage across the country continue to turn over every rock in that regard. Over the years, we’ve certainly seen out fair share of notable pony cars surface from storage thanks to these barn hunters, and that list has once again grown to include this somewhat bizarre 1967 Shelby GT500 recently purchased by the folks at Nate’s Classic Cars.

No stranger to rare and amazing machines, Nate’s found this particular 1967 Shelby GT500 sitting in a barn in Alabama, where it has obviously spent quite a few years, judging by its rather dusty appearance. Speaking of appearances, the elephant in the room here is in fact true – this particular vintage Shelby was painted pink at some point, though the front end is still white, fading to that brighter hue as we move past the front end.

It’s an interesting combination for sure, albeit one that this car wasn’t finished in originally. However, that isn’t the only deviation from stock, as this Shelby is also equipped with Cragar S/S wheels and 1969-1970 sport mirrors. Despite those non-original updates, this is a legit, rust-free, 1967 Shelby GT500 with a four-speed manual and serial number 1223, making it more than worthy of a restoration.

There are a lot of original goodies still present as well, including the glass and all of the body panels, the fiberglass front end, headlights, and the inboard setup with additional lighting present in the front grille. The engine has also been removed from the car, but overall, it’s in pretty fantastic shape given its circumstances, right down to the interior that’s still fitted with the original seats and carpet, albeit also with an aftermarket shifter.

The odometer shows 57,000 miles, but it’s unclear if that’s original or not. Regardless, the plan is to give this unique 1967 Shelby GT500 a full restoration, and it’s clearly a solid candidate for that process. These cars are tremendously valuable in today’s market, and even though this one currently has the distinction of likely being the only pink first-gen Shelby GT500 out there, that certainly isn’t making it any more valuable, at least.