Talented Woodworker Creates Amazingly Detailed 1967 Shelby GT500 Model
The devil is most certainly in the details when it comes to this impressive Shelby GT500 wooden model.
The vast majority of builds we feature are of the actual driving type. But every once in a while, we come across something so cool that it deserves to be recognized, even if it is only a mere model of an actual vehicle. That’s certainly the case with this amazing 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 wooden model, which we get to see magically come to life courtesy of the talented hands of YouTuber Woodworking Art.
This “build” starts out as nothing more than a couple of pieces of wood that could be used to produce something as meager as a book shelf or table. But this woodworking master has something very different in mind, and something undoubtedly incredible. That vision begins to take place when he cuts some flat boards into the rough shape of a classic Shelby GT500 using a bandsaw.
After cutting out the two sides of the car, he proceeds to mate them together with a set of handmade dowels. Then, it’s time to also cut out a roof, trunk, and hood, as well as carve out some of the details. This includes the front and rear glass, along with the fender flares and side scoops that look a bit like the ones we’ve seen on the Eleanor Mustang from Gone in 60 Seconds.
Little by little, the impressive details start to shine through. Our craftsman cuts tread in the tires, creates a set of amazing knockoff wheels, and even makes the doors, hood, and trunk functional. Then, he moves on to making a chassis, engine, and a highly detailed interior. And the whole thing is simply amazing to watch in motion.
It took Woodworking Art a full three weeks to take this Shelby GT500 from raw wood to reality, but here we get to see it happen in a mere eight minutes. It’s entirely impossible not to be impressed with the results of this highly skilled exercise, whether you’ve ever worked with wood or not.
A real ’67 Shelby GT500 also costs quite the fortune, so this is probably the next best thing. And it’s most certainly cooler than just buying a pre-made model or model kit. Plus, we bet it looks awesome sitting on the desk of the skilled craftsman that lovingly brought it to life, too.
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