1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Chassis no. 9F02R482870 428ci OHV V8 Engine Single 4-Barrel Carburetor 335bhp at 5,600rpm 3-Speed Automatic Transmission Independent Front with Live Axle Rear Suspension Front Discs and Rear Drum Brakes *From the personal collection of Carroll Shelby *Previously owned by Jackie Cooper *Cobra Jet Power *American muscle legend On June 21st, 1969, the GT500 was shipped to Shelby Racing in Torrance, California carrying an MSRP of $5,765.12. Power of course comes from the 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet Ram Air V-8 engine which Ford and Shelby conservatively rated at 335 horsepower and a gut-wrenching 445lb-ft torque. It puts the power through Ford's highly regarded C-6 automatic transmission and Traction-Lok differential with high speed gearing that takes full advantage of the CJ engine's torque. The Shelby was purchased by its first owner, A. Rothschild of Playa Del Rey, California, on July 24th, 1969. Shortly after, the car made a few brief appearances at dealers to have minor odds and ends attended to, prior to being sent to Shelby Ford Inc, of South Lake Tahoe, California on August 19th, 1969. The Shelby Registry notes that the car made its way back to Los Angeles, where it was owned by the famed actor Jackie Cooper. Under Jackie's ownership, the car was noted as being painted red with no side stripes. The next stop for the Cobra Jet was Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where it was owned by John Wright.