One day, there will be a movie scene where Nicholas Cage is at a hotel room watching these documentary videos on his Galaxy phone.....and the channel will blow up. Another great video! 🇺🇲👍
Yes I know it all too well. I was 16 when I bought my 67 gt500 1982, I knew about the super snake back then. I didn't know as much as I knew now. I didn't realize that the 428 in my car was a dealer replacement after the 428 blew up. Neither did the used car salesman who sold me the car. (Got it for a steal) I made it a priority to learn everything about the 67 mustang then, that's when I found out about the super snake. Too bad they only made the one.
I could be wrong, but could Ford have thought this car was too powerful for mass consumption? Although he's a polarizing figure now, Bill Cosby infamously joked about how the 427 Cobra Carroll Shelby gave him was too powerful to handle and he sold it I believe after one drive.
It came down to money unfortunately. The 427's were great engines but also expensive to build when compared to the 428 CJ block. That's why the 427 only shows up in limited numbers in the highest performance cars.
Great video, Tony. Thee is another Mustang that sold for more then $3 million. The 1968 Dark Highland Green Fastback drive by Steve McQueen in the movie Bullitt.
Shelby did not call it a Super Snake, that was a name first used by the author of an article in the August 1967 edition of Drag Strip magazine. Also, Shelby American in fact built three 1967 GT500s with 427 side oilers, so besides No 544 as featured here, there are also Nos. 289 and 1947 (which was known by Shelby American as the “factory drag unit” … I’ve seen the original paperwork). All this can be verified by consulting the Shelby American Automobile Club’s registry for 1967 Shelby Mustangs. The factory drag unit is also featured in an online Motor Trend article which can be easily found.
They made 10 continuation Super Snakes,but they dont look right without Thunderbolt tires.Which is one of my favourite things visually on the legit Super Snake..lol.
i know that..was pointing out they didnt look right without those unique looking tires..i've been awake 38 hours so i aint braining right :D@@TonysFordsandMustangs
@@teebird94 I was just yanking your chain. I'm not sure I would want to drive that beast with those skinny tires. It would be a handful. Get some rest brother. :)
One day, there will be a movie scene where Nicholas Cage is at a hotel room watching these documentary videos on his Galaxy phone.....and the channel will blow up. Another great video! 🇺🇲👍
Maybe one day! Thanks for watching!
That’s an insanely incredible car. 550HP+ and 170mph+ are still respectable numbers in modern standards. This was a awesome video Tony
Thanks Conner!
Yes I know it all too well. I was 16 when I bought my 67 gt500 1982, I knew about the super snake back then. I didn't know as much as I knew now. I didn't realize that the 428 in my car was a dealer replacement after the 428 blew up. Neither did the used car salesman who sold me the car. (Got it for a steal) I made it a priority to learn everything about the 67 mustang then, that's when I found out about the super snake. Too bad they only made the one.
Thanks for watching!
I always thought the 427 should be in the mustang... They thought the 428 was the one that people could handle on the road.
I think it was a cost factor as well. The 427's were much expensive than the 428's.
I could be wrong, but could Ford have thought this car was too powerful for mass consumption? Although he's a polarizing figure now, Bill Cosby infamously joked about how the 427 Cobra Carroll Shelby gave him was too powerful to handle and he sold it I believe after one drive.
It came down to money unfortunately. The 427's were great engines but also expensive to build when compared to the 428 CJ block. That's why the 427 only shows up in limited numbers in the highest performance cars.
I used to have a model of that car. Carrol gave it to me himself. I totally butchered it trying to put it together. 🤣
That's very awesome. Not sure I would have ever lost that one regardless of build quality.
Awsome video! Great quality content! It would be good to see some more Mach1 content too.
Thanks for watching! Which Mach 1 the 2022 or the 1970?
Great video Tony, keep them coming! On another note, sad day tomorrow, time to put the Mach 1 into hibernation. 😢
Thank you and I am right there with you and my cars. Things are getting too cold too quick.
My Dad Got Born In 1967 [January 21, 1967]
I've always been in awe of this Super Snake, thanks for the great content.
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
It is quite the car . I can't imagine driving that car with those tires 😳
Great video, Tony. Thee is another Mustang that sold for more then $3 million. The 1968 Dark Highland Green Fastback drive by Steve McQueen in the movie Bullitt.
thank you and thanks for watching
Shelby did not call it a Super Snake, that was a name first used by the author of an article in the August 1967 edition of Drag Strip magazine. Also, Shelby American in fact built three 1967 GT500s with 427 side oilers, so besides No 544 as featured here, there are also Nos. 289 and 1947 (which was known by Shelby American as the “factory drag unit” … I’ve seen the original paperwork). All this can be verified by consulting the Shelby American Automobile Club’s registry for 1967 Shelby Mustangs. The factory drag unit is also featured in an online Motor Trend article which can be easily found.
Thanks for watching and for the information.
Very interesting
That power and speed was just nuts. Awesome video.
Thank you and I completely agree.
Do one on the later super snakes
All in due time. Thanks for watching!
They made 10 continuation Super Snakes,but they dont look right without Thunderbolt tires.Which is one of my favourite things visually on the legit Super Snake..lol.
I covered those in at the end of the video. You got to hang in there. :) Thanks for watching!
i know that..was pointing out they didnt look right without those unique looking tires..i've been awake 38 hours so i aint braining right :D@@TonysFordsandMustangs
@@teebird94 I was just yanking your chain. I'm not sure I would want to drive that beast with those skinny tires. It would be a handful. Get some rest brother. :)
ima senior citizen..sometimes i lay down for hours and cant sleep..it's one of those times...just hafta wait till i pass out.@@TonysFordsandMustangs
Very nice
Thanks
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You can email me. Tony@rallyNorthAmerica.com
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