The best day of my life was in 1967 when I went with my dad to Gaudin Ford in Las Vegas to buy his Shelby. I was ten years old, we took his new blue with white stripes GT350 from the showroom floor to Palm Springs for Lunch then back home to Vegas. Back then it was just a two lane highway with nothing but desert all around. We got gas in Amboy and everyone at that gas station came out to look at it. I don't think we were ever less then 100 MPH. I can still see my dad with his big smile, a Lucky cigarette hanging from his mouth, and his Ray-Ban Aviators driving like the wind...
Oh what an incredible piece of history, like you get number 1 number 2 but this is the makings of number 1 and every single shelby ever made what type of price could you put on that car AMAZING
I am speechless. This video should win a TH-cam award. It is epic. I've been a mechanic since I was 18 in 1977. I was tuning these engines in Mustangs when they were still abundant. I'm so glad the exact group of people did this. I am envious. I'd love to work on Little Red if only to service her. I would treat her with kid gloves. And yes I've worked on collector cars that were and are still in fact one of a kinds. I was once a fleet mechanic for Jim Sattler a lawyer from Hawaii who collected very special cars. I worked and drove one of the only surviving hardtop convertible Ford Skyliners that was a fully push button automatic convertible. The top would detach itself in front, the trunk of the car would open and, while driving the hardtop of the car would then slide itself right into the trunk of the car and close itself with the push of a button. Extremely rare car now. White on red with red interior. Beautiful car. Only one left in mint show room condition and, it's in his collection. He has about 30 or, more cars with this kind of uniqueness. I sure would love to be able to add to my repertoire a service of any kind on Little Red.
I've had a few older Corvettes and the very first 1965 Mustang fastback in our small town. All older cars excite me. It's sad thinking of all of the prototype cars that were destroyed. I turned a 1960 Austin Healy Sprite with a GM 327 into a Cobra wanna be in the late 60's.
Kenneth... I sooooo agree with you!! I've had 5 Vettes. 2/ 66, 2/67 and 1/69. Didn't care a bunch for the 69 (don't count the 69). All big blocks. 3 roadsters and 1 coupe. Drove all to work during the week and Autocross them on weekends!! ♡♡♡
I'm glad I discovered this video .... of you discovering Little Red. I'm 82 and followed Carroll's career almost in it's entirety. I love British sports cars and was driving a 1958 MGA the first time I saw a photo of Carroll and his Cobra. I said "wait a minute, that's an AC Ace - that is so cool!". what followed is glorious. Thanks for the super video. Cheers.
Also 82. I had a 1960 Austin Healy Sprite that I kept tearing up engines. I figured if Shelby could put a V-8 in a tiny car I could too with a pair of Vice grips, a hammer and chisel, .......... in my drive way. I created a GM 327 3-2 barrel sleeper. The big difference was I wasn't rich and famous. Wonder where that little maroon Sprite is now?
Being from the UK and a massive Shelby fan, this is the most riveting video I've ever watched. I restore classics for a living, and built a Cobra replica with a 351 Cleveland many years ago. I'm 61 next week and these guys are the spirit of automotive history, pass the skills on, no matter who's in power they can't break our will. Love from the UK.
Old muscle cars even very special ones normally dont blow my skirt up. But there is something about this car that is just Wow. Thanks B/J for posting this video. Makes me want my own mustang to make memories with.
It is amazing how much of a true physical response and emotional connection that Americans have with automobiles. Many people in other developed countries really do not understand it. Americans LOVE their cars.
There will never be another moment in time like 64-69 period. It was truly a great time to be young man. With so many great cars how to choose one. I was born in 1970, and the closest we ever got was when Pontiac came out with Tans Am in the late 70s. Auto makers have tried but never came close to creating cars that made it impossible to choose. Real American steel, true American horse power, and 100% pure American Spirit. That is what I feel whenever I drive muscle car from the late 60s.
Wow!!! This is literally; the best, automotive story-telling I may have ever seen. The care, the respect, the near forensic documentation, and the full-disclosure of the find, authentication, and restoration, are simply world-class - just like Barrett-Jackson. Great job!!!
My good friend, Mr. John Chun, Shelby's original designer from the 60's, would've been delighted to see this video. Always had a lot to say about the experimental cars, and John Goodell -
Thank you very much for sharing this incredible car story. Seeing and hearing those twin Paxton Super Chargers mounted under a relatively stock hood in a very small engine bay shows the true genius of Carol Shelby and his team of builders. You are a true "Car Guy" Craig and a great custodian for the car that doesn't exist! Much respect from an Aussie muscle car lover.
Great job Barret Jackson Organisation, bringing back the spirit the technology, and the determination of our generation for today's supercars, Thanks a million.
Absolutely Brought Tears to my eyes, to see This in All it's Glory & see the Resurrection of Lil'Red on Easter Weekend, April 3, 2021. Being a Mustang Owner myself, & To see the documentation is Truly a Passion & a Monumental moment is our History, & determination as a Nation. Many Thanks to All involved. I know Mr. Carroll Shelby would be Smiling & the Stories he'd Tell.
I think is pretty damn cool how the owner actually drives his cars like they were designed to be driven. Most guys that own a car of that caliber wouldn't dare take their car to a track and run the hell out of it. That car is a unicorn and he went out and did a 100ft burnout like it was a rental car.
The wife (ironically named Shelby) and I got to see this car at Scottsdale 2020. I knew what it was, but not to the extent after watching this! Very special! I have my grandmother's 1968 red coupe with a white stripe and a white vinyl top all restored and driven regularly. It originally came from the factory with a black top and white stripe just like Little Red and my mother changed it to a white top in the late 70s. BUT, since it came from the factory with a black top and white stripe, I just might have to change that top back to black to match Little Red!!!
I loveds the eera I was in. After I got out of the service in 1970 it was muscle car heaven! If i had kept a couple of those cars...... Oh man ! Who would have thought?
@@ImTheJoker4u they said they had to pick a time for them to restore little red and showed a picture that they were going from. And you can see it’s not there
This is a car I've truly believed still existed even though everyone said it was gone. I was there in Detroit when they had it at Woodward. Unreal that this is back and alive.
i'm going to take this down a notch to those of us who loved our Mustang's in the '60s. Mine was a '69 fastback in Acapulco Blue with a 302. I dreamed of a Shelby. But, I couldn't afford one. So the mild '69 was my ticket. Memories of all the fun times in that car whether it was parked or running could fill a channel. But, the dreams of a Shelby were always there. I think Carroll did so much more than build incredible and fast cars. He provided the basis for dreams of many of us. And, his cars still provoke excitement and inspiration for those who never knew the foundation. I recently showed a Shelby Cobra video to my 39 year old daughter who doesn't admire cars. She was overwhelmed and wanted one. Beauty, Performance, Style, Sound...Oh, the sound. How do we revive the brilliance of Carroll Shelby? I don't think it is possible in this time. But, BJ just resurrected one of the originals. Thank you and congratulations!
By nature I am a MOPAR guy. But this was one awesome find and restoration. I am glad they found it and brought this IMPORTANT piece of history back to life!
I work for a concrete company in Mt pleasant Texas .I hauled a last load of concrete to a home just south of Pittsburgh Texas .it went to a large shop on top of a hill .the customer was telling me all about his days in the concrete business .we talked for what seemed like hours but it was only about 40 minutes .I noticed a powder blue mustang sitting in the door of the big shop . the customer said it was one of his favorite car's after I had left I was doing my paper work and noticed the name on my concrete ticket . CARROLL SHELBY . this video reminded me of that powder blue mustang . Wondering what ever happened to it .
I and my dad and granddad and brothers, have all been car guys....all kinds, and all types....but as mostly a Chevy guy, and a Toyota, Honda, and BMW guy, I cried watching this story.... sometimes tears matter more than words......thank you to Ford... Carroll Shelby....and all involved...... proud to be an American auto enthusiast...... thank you guys.....you made me proud.
Thank You for saving and preserving our history. In a time when all folks want to do is forget our history it is refreshing to see someone interested in saving it.
What an amazing story of this first Shelby mustang that everyone thought was gone for ever, and when that engine was put in with the two super chargers it was an amazing moment and to know that this monster had 600+hp back in those days, unbelievable. Thank you for this wonderful movie.
Nice lil' story done with class. A missing prototype test bed chassis. The search, find & restoration, and personal involvement of original build and parts assembled to bring this back. Best job they ever had& have keeping classic hulks from the Crusher.
Awsome. This was all a part of my life during the Glorious Muscle Car Era. I was totally consumed in it all. Like the world War 2 airplanes there will never be planes and piolets the same again and there will never be an age of Autorama inovators and competitors again. I'm 80 and was lucky to be part of it. RIP Carroll Dandahermit😢😂❤❤❤
Little red and the green hornet were the inspiration to the California Special/High Country Special aka the ‘poor mans Shelby’ I have a 68 Cal Special- in red -just like little red.... love these damn cars and their stories. I remember reading about little red in Mustang monthly waaay back in 2000 or so. Absolutely love seeing this car
Just another side note: At 35:54 in the video you can see all 3 of the first GT500's ever built by Shelby American, #139 67 GT500 Convertible, #131 67 coupe named Little RED-EXP 500, and #100 67 Gt500 Fastback ( just the front of the car). That is actually a very historic moment in time also. All 3 of the first 1967 GT500's together at Jason's shop after 50 years. Note , all 3 are RED, All 3 are very historic and all have great stories behind them. Jason and his team have worked on some VERY significant historical cars from the Shelby American era.
Thanks for noting this, Kerry. All three cars are also briefly visible in the video at 21:22. This reunion of the first three GT500s really should have been noted in the video.
I share the same feelings about classic cars it's more than just a way of transportation they are time capsules, they embody the spirit of their creator, bring back memories from a better time and to see this snake rise from the grass again fully restored to it's former glory is truly a once in a life time experience. Hats off to everyone that was involved in restoring this absolute legend.
Such a fascinating story. This is what loving cars is all about! This is how car lovers soend their time. Amazing work for the artisans who built and then rebuilt this car. Such talented individuals involved here.
I'm really not a big "car guy" persay, but this story was an absolute joy to watch and hear the history of the cars and people with and around Carol Shelby. What a beautiful car this little red was. Great video and even better experience to see how it came to be. Thanks for the amazing history lesson. 👍👍
Why am I watching this for the 3rd time full length with all I've got to do? I'm just a car lover. Fantastic story telling of one of the greatest automotive periods in history.
Congratulations on building a dream that was lost. I dont care what your automotive allegiance is this was one of the great car stories of our time. Thank you from a colorado car guy.
All my classics have been Chevrolets, but a true enthusiast can surely appreciate the history here. I equate the Chevy or Ford question to Blondes or Brunettes??
@@youcanbesmartaskhow3857 Most of my classics have been Fords or Chevys. But I've had a few Dodges and a Studebaker. Like Blondes and Brunettes, even Redheads, if it's got tits or tires I want one.
Great story! This brings back some memories for me. My mom had a 67 Mustang, with the spray on hard top. The color was Sauterne Gold, purchased at Glaymore Ford, Smithtown, NY (long gone). My sister inherited it and then it was handed down to me. We had that Mustang for 21 years. It was stolen from the LIRR parking lot in '88. Never saw it again. It was a valuable parts car I guess. My dad had a 68 Galaxie 500 fastback, the color was Candy Apple Red! It was a State Farm Insurance company car. We had 2 very cool cars and lots of fun!
got to admit i got a little misty eyed when Craig slammed it to the floor and left smoke rubber in its wake. couldnt help but to think about that big ol' loveable Texan. RIP Mr Shelby
Can’t believe they found it! Well I guess if CJ and SD and the rest from Barrett-Jackson want something then they get it or find it. Just awesome. Had a smile on my face the whole time. It’s like your old dog that ran away and you found him! Love it!
There are rare cars and there are RARE cars. This being one of the most rare in the Mustang legacy and with an incredible history that justifies it. Congratulations to Craig Jackson & Team for locating it , financing it's restoration, and thoroughly documenting the effort including its history. I would love to shake the hands of Jason Billups, his father and their team for the incredible level of restoration on a truly one-of Mustang/Shelby. I teared up watching the level of care and effort going into the car. It is something that only a true car enthusiast can appreciate from an emotional level. An incredible effort by all involved.
Holy cow!!!!! I knew I saw this car. I live 2 minutes from APEX. I even brought my son’s 65 to see what was going on cause I could hear it from my house. This is so awesome!!!!
Simply amazing. I've been restoring Mustangs in ABQ and DFW since I learned to drive, and this was hiding semi-rust free on the way home all along! I'm fascinated by the dual paxton 1-off build back in the day. So did the team ever find out how far Shelby got in terms of trying to offer it as a production option? Was it viewed as just too much a liability for engine reliability? Frightened by the insurance industry? Finally, was the bottom end in the restored motor beefed up to allow it to survive? Just gotta hear more about this back story.
I have to admit I teared up a bit watching this. I know the Billups gang. We run the same circle so to speak so it kinda hit home for me. Bless you Craig Jackson and Billups family for your love and enthusiasm of Shelby and Fords and their preservation.
This is one of the greatest American stories, this is the kind of thing that "Makes America Great Again" and that aint no joke, who wouldnt want this story to come to life at this time, least we forget what it means to be Great being an American. FORD SHELBY BARRET and BILLET, automobile legends of history, alive today, is a beautiful thing. MAGA, one more winner its the 1st genuine SHELBY MUSTANG by CRAIG BARRET that Rocks...
Awesome research and restoration by all involved, what a great team. One question is why was the roof quarter emblem changed? It had the snake with shelby logo under the snake when found, but it was changed in the restoration to the 1967 Shelby emblem. Both look great but just curious why the change. Again GREAT JOB!!!!!! done by all.
Being part of Team Shelby and that history making night at the Henry Ford Museum was awesome. Seeing Little Red rolled out with 200+ people made the evening even more special. Thank you Team Shelby, Craig Jackson, Ford and The Henry Ford for making this happen.
The best day of my life was in 1967 when I went with my dad to Gaudin Ford in Las Vegas to buy his Shelby. I was ten years old, we took his new blue with white stripes GT350 from the showroom floor to Palm Springs for Lunch then back home to Vegas. Back then it was just a two lane highway with nothing but desert all around. We got gas in Amboy and everyone at that gas station came out to look at it. I don't think we were ever less then 100 MPH. I can still see my dad with his big smile, a Lucky cigarette hanging from his mouth, and his Ray-Ban Aviators driving like the wind...
What an awesome story! Thanks for sharing that memory.
Great memories for you. Thanks for sharing them with us
Amazing memories with your Dad
Gets no better than that!
That is one bad ass story. I felt like I was there. I did have a 67GT fastback. But those Shelbys were the best.
I'm SOOO proud to have been on the "Little Red" team! Thank you Craig Jackson and Jason Billups!
Thank you for being a part of these documentaries!
Your book on the California Special is what turned me on to Lil Red and the Green Hornet. Thanks.
@@paulbeck6410 Thanks! It's been a long road since I began the GT/CS project in 1985. We now enjoy Ford's decision to bring back the GT/CS since 2007.
@@paulm.newitt3246 One of the best damn decisions Ford ever made.
Oh what an incredible piece of history, like you get number 1 number 2 but this is the makings of number 1 and every single shelby ever made what type of price could you put on that car AMAZING
I don't think people realize how amazing the story is
"I named my daughter after Carroll" ... LOL!
@@BuzzLOLOL Same here, and at first, I didn't realise the significance of her birthday, January 11 2010
Some will never understand. Those who get it are blessed.
@@robedmund9948 Well, bless yer heart.
BuzzLOLOL It's ok my daughters name is Shelby. Lol
I’ve been a Shelby fan my whole life 54 years old now and this still pumps my blood this for sure is the best find
One of the only times a bean counter helped make the car world a better place!
LoL.....aint that the damn truth !
I am speechless. This video should win a TH-cam award. It is epic. I've been a mechanic since I was 18 in 1977. I was tuning these engines in Mustangs when they were still abundant. I'm so glad the exact group of people did this. I am envious. I'd love to work on Little Red if only to service her. I would treat her with kid gloves. And yes I've worked on collector cars that were and are still in fact one of a kinds. I was once a fleet mechanic for Jim Sattler a lawyer from Hawaii who collected very special cars. I worked and drove one of the only surviving hardtop convertible Ford Skyliners that was a fully push button automatic convertible. The top would detach itself in front, the trunk of the car would open and, while driving the hardtop of the car would then slide itself right into the trunk of the car and close itself with the push of a button. Extremely rare car now. White on red with red interior. Beautiful car. Only one left in mint show room condition and, it's in his collection. He has about 30 or, more cars with this kind of uniqueness. I sure would love to be able to add to my repertoire a service of any kind on Little Red.
I'm a certified corvettahaulic, and this piece of history excites me.
And congratulations on a great restoration of this piece of history!
I've had a few older Corvettes and the very first 1965 Mustang fastback in our small town. All older cars excite me. It's sad thinking of all of the prototype cars that were destroyed.
I turned a 1960 Austin Healy Sprite with a GM 327 into a Cobra wanna be in the late 60's.
Kenneth... I sooooo agree with you!! I've had 5 Vettes.
2/ 66, 2/67 and 1/69. Didn't care a bunch for the 69 (don't count the 69). All big blocks. 3 roadsters and 1 coupe. Drove all to work during the week and Autocross them on weekends!! ♡♡♡
@@MarianneD1952
Sweet!!!
The BUILDER brought a tear to my eye. He is DEFINITELY an Artist
I'm glad I discovered this video .... of you discovering Little Red. I'm 82 and followed Carroll's career almost in it's entirety. I love British sports cars and was driving a 1958 MGA the first time I saw a photo of Carroll and his Cobra. I said "wait a minute, that's an AC Ace - that is so cool!". what followed is glorious.
Thanks for the super video.
Cheers.
Also 82. I had a 1960 Austin Healy Sprite that I kept tearing up engines. I figured if Shelby could put a V-8 in a tiny car I could too with a pair of Vice grips, a hammer and chisel, .......... in my drive way. I created a GM 327 3-2 barrel sleeper.
The big difference was I wasn't rich and famous. Wonder where that little maroon Sprite is now?
Not a Ford guy here but even so this is a great story. I appreciate all true car guys
We get one go around and thankyou Carrol Shelby and Barret Jackson! Just amazing love this story
Being from the UK and a massive Shelby fan, this is the most riveting video I've ever watched.
I restore classics for a living, and built a Cobra replica with a 351 Cleveland many years ago.
I'm 61 next week and these guys are the spirit of automotive history, pass the skills on, no matter who's in power they can't break our will.
Love from the UK.
I really never cared for coupes I always loved the fastbacks. But this is one coupe I could love thanks for bringing her back to former glory.
You guys Rock. This is how I grew up. Good Job 👍 💯
Old muscle cars even very special ones normally dont blow my skirt up. But there is something about this car that is just Wow. Thanks B/J for posting this video. Makes me want my own mustang to make memories with.
This drew some teary Eyes seeing Walter see this car again, Thanks Craig and the team, awesome.
Shel was a friend, a one-of-a-kind human and a unique presence. This is cool!
That was simply incredible........ I cannot imagine walking up on that car in that field....unreal
It is amazing how much of a true physical response and emotional connection that Americans have with automobiles. Many people in other developed countries really do not understand it. Americans LOVE their cars.
They are true representation of actual freedom to go where you want to go not limited to where your legs can take you.
There will never be another moment in time like 64-69 period. It was truly a great time to be young man. With so many great cars how to choose one. I was born in 1970, and the closest we ever got was when Pontiac came out with Tans Am in the late 70s. Auto makers have tried but never came close to creating cars that made it impossible to choose. Real American steel, true American horse power, and 100% pure American Spirit. That is what I feel whenever I drive muscle car from the late 60s.
Wow!!! This is literally; the best, automotive story-telling I may have ever seen. The care, the respect, the near forensic documentation, and the full-disclosure of the find, authentication, and restoration, are simply world-class - just like Barrett-Jackson. Great job!!!
Being a Mopar guy myself this story was incredible to watch to the point I had a lump in my throat. Great job boys👍
My good friend, Mr. John Chun, Shelby's original designer from the 60's, would've been delighted to see this video. Always had a lot to say about the experimental cars, and John Goodell -
Thank you very much for sharing this incredible car story. Seeing and hearing those twin Paxton Super Chargers mounted under a relatively stock hood in a very small engine bay shows the true genius of Carol Shelby and his team of builders. You are a true "Car Guy" Craig and a great custodian for the car that doesn't exist! Much respect from an Aussie muscle car lover.
No stone left unturned ..congrats on the completion of this historic restoration ...rebirth indeed.
Great job Barret Jackson Organisation, bringing back the spirit the technology, and the determination of our generation for today's supercars, Thanks a million.
Well... that was completely badass!!!
Absolutely Brought Tears to my eyes, to see This in All it's Glory & see the Resurrection of Lil'Red on Easter Weekend, April 3, 2021.
Being a Mustang Owner myself, &
To see the documentation is Truly a Passion & a Monumental moment is our History, & determination as a Nation. Many Thanks to All involved.
I know Mr. Carroll Shelby would be Smiling & the Stories he'd Tell.
I think is pretty damn cool how the owner actually drives his cars like they were designed to be driven. Most guys that own a car of that caliber wouldn't dare take their car to a track and run the hell out of it. That car is a unicorn and he went out and did a 100ft burnout like it was a rental car.
The wife (ironically named Shelby) and I got to see this car at Scottsdale 2020. I knew what it was, but not to the extent after watching this! Very special! I have my grandmother's 1968 red coupe with a white stripe and a white vinyl top all restored and driven regularly. It originally came from the factory with a black top and white stripe just like Little Red and my mother changed it to a white top in the late 70s. BUT, since it came from the factory with a black top and white stripe, I just might have to change that top back to black to match Little Red!!!
I loveds the eera I was in. After I got out of the service in 1970 it was muscle car heaven! If i had kept a couple of those cars...... Oh man ! Who would have thought?
Thank you for sharing, and than you for bring it back from the graveyard.
I am sitting here, laughing at myself because I am crying some very real tears about this car!
Did anyone else tear up when Walter Nelson touched the place where 'tha Snake' had been? Yeah,, me too.
Its missing from the resto🤦♂️
Yes but they put different ones back on it kinda confused there
@@ImTheJoker4u they said they had to pick a time for them to restore little red and showed a picture that they were going from. And you can see it’s not there
Snake needs to be there.
I can't even find the words. I'm lost. Thanks for finding and bringing it home.
I love that they brought it to the big wigs in as found state. That was a brilliant flex.
That was the best move
I'm amazed!! As soon as I heard Colcord, Oklahoma I knew exactly where it was!! I can almost throw a rock to Colcord!! Wow!!! ♡♡♡
Truly an amazing story! Thank you for never quitting on searching this awesome find. 👍👍👍👍 #Shelby
Simply amazing!
Respect to Craig Jackson!
This is a car I've truly believed still existed even though everyone said it was gone. I was there in Detroit when they had it at Woodward. Unreal that this is back and alive.
Alive and hitting the track!
@@BarrettJacksonTV it would be cool to see all the old pictures of it in '68 trim like it was found. So much history.
Awesome channel! Great story! Got goose bumps watching the video!👍
i'm going to take this down a notch to those of us who loved our Mustang's in the '60s. Mine was a '69 fastback in Acapulco Blue with a 302. I dreamed of a Shelby. But, I couldn't afford one. So the mild '69 was my ticket. Memories of all the fun times in that car whether it was parked or running could fill a channel. But, the dreams of a Shelby were always there. I think Carroll did so much more than build incredible and fast cars. He provided the basis for dreams of many of us. And, his cars still provoke excitement and inspiration for those who never knew the foundation. I recently showed a Shelby Cobra video to my 39 year old daughter who doesn't admire cars. She was overwhelmed and wanted one. Beauty, Performance, Style, Sound...Oh, the sound. How do we revive the brilliance of Carroll Shelby? I don't think it is possible in this time. But, BJ just resurrected one of the originals. Thank you and congratulations!
What a awesome story Little Red has
By nature I am a MOPAR guy. But this was one awesome find and restoration. I am glad they found it and brought this IMPORTANT piece of history back to life!
I work for a concrete company in Mt pleasant Texas .I hauled a last load of concrete to a home just south of Pittsburgh Texas .it went to a large shop on top of a hill .the customer was telling me all about his days in the concrete business .we talked for what seemed like hours but it was only about 40 minutes .I noticed a powder blue mustang sitting in the door of the big shop . the customer said it was one of his favorite car's after I had left I was doing my paper work and noticed the name on my concrete ticket . CARROLL SHELBY . this video reminded me of that powder blue mustang . Wondering what ever happened to it .
Probably one of the best documentaries I've seen in a long time! Very well done! Hope to see Little Red some day!!
Great Story, Being in Texas Im Surprised Dennis Collins didn’t get his hands on it beforehand ! Barrett Jackson Team nailed this Project. 🍻
You arent kidding. He seems to find holy grail cars all over the country. This EXP500 is probably worth millions.
I and my dad and granddad and brothers, have all been car guys....all kinds, and all types....but as mostly a Chevy guy, and a Toyota, Honda, and BMW guy, I cried watching this story.... sometimes tears matter more than words......thank you to Ford... Carroll Shelby....and all involved...... proud to be an American auto enthusiast...... thank you guys.....you made me proud.
Absolutely amazing story. Hits right in the feels to a Ford guy and classic car history buff.
This is an amazing story. This car is a piece of history
Thank You for saving and preserving our history. In a time when all folks want to do is forget our history it is refreshing to see someone interested in saving it.
This is such a great car story so glad I clicked on ! Now I subscribed . Huge fan of the auctions .
What an amazing story of this first Shelby mustang that everyone thought was gone for ever, and when that engine was put in with the two super chargers it was an amazing moment and to know that this monster had 600+hp back in those days, unbelievable.
Thank you for this wonderful movie.
Nice lil' story done with class. A missing prototype test bed chassis. The search, find & restoration, and personal involvement of original build and parts assembled to bring this back. Best job they ever had& have keeping classic hulks from the Crusher.
Awsome. This was all a part of my life during the Glorious Muscle Car Era. I was totally consumed in it all. Like the world War 2 airplanes there will never be planes and piolets the same again and there will never be an age of Autorama inovators and competitors again. I'm 80 and was lucky to be part of it. RIP Carroll Dandahermit😢😂❤❤❤
Little red and the green hornet were the inspiration to the California Special/High Country Special aka the ‘poor mans Shelby’
I have a 68 Cal Special- in red -just like little red.... love these damn cars and their stories. I remember reading about little red in Mustang monthly waaay back in 2000 or so. Absolutely love seeing this car
This brought a smile , that won’t leave for quite awhile !
Just another side note: At 35:54 in the video you can see all 3 of the first GT500's ever built by Shelby American, #139 67 GT500 Convertible, #131 67 coupe named Little RED-EXP 500, and #100 67 Gt500 Fastback ( just the front of the car). That is actually a very historic moment in time also. All 3 of the first 1967 GT500's together at Jason's shop after 50 years. Note , all 3 are RED,
All 3 are very historic and all have great stories behind them. Jason and his team have worked on some VERY significant historical cars from the Shelby American era.
Thanks for noting this, Kerry. All three cars are also briefly visible in the video at 21:22. This reunion of the first three GT500s really should have been noted in the video.
Yea thats cool..thx alot!
This guy Shelby's
Jim,s blue lady was on a flat bed behind a Shamrock gas station in 1971 being stripped for parts in Key Largo fla ,where it went from there well ....
@@zeke2566 are you talking about Jim Morrison’s midnight blue 67 GT500?
Speechless. Wow
Such a cool find & story. Thanks for saving her!
This is one of the coolest stories I’ve ever heard
The car that was everyone’s dream has been found and restored thank you so much for the video I would love to see this car in person
I share the same feelings about classic cars it's more than just a way of transportation they are time capsules, they embody the spirit of their creator, bring back memories from a better time and to see this snake rise from the grass again fully restored to it's former glory is truly a once in a life time experience.
Hats off to everyone that was involved in restoring this absolute legend.
Such a fascinating story. This is what loving cars is all about! This is how car lovers soend their time. Amazing work for the artisans who built and then rebuilt this car. Such talented individuals involved here.
What an amazing story! Very emotional and glad more to see the reunion of people and work between father and son more than the car itself! Good show!
Amazing story but to me the best part was seeing it actually get beat on with 3rd gear burnouts!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I'm really not a big "car guy" persay, but this story was an absolute joy to watch and hear the history of the cars and people with and around Carol Shelby.
What a beautiful car this little red was.
Great video and even better experience to see how it came to be.
Thanks for the amazing history lesson. 👍👍
I’ve seen some stuff on the Internet…but this is by far my favourite
Why am I watching this for the 3rd time full length with all I've got to do? I'm just a car lover. Fantastic story telling of one of the greatest automotive periods in history.
Thanks for watching, all 3 times! 😎
Congratulations on building a dream that was lost. I dont care what your automotive allegiance is this was one of the great car stories of our time. Thank you from a colorado car guy.
All my classics have been Chevrolets, but a true enthusiast can surely appreciate the history here. I equate the Chevy or Ford question to Blondes or Brunettes??
@@youcanbesmartaskhow3857 Most of my classics have been Fords or Chevys. But I've had a few Dodges and a Studebaker. Like Blondes and Brunettes, even Redheads, if it's got tits or tires I want one.
@@modeladenny1218 I know that's right!!
@@youcanbesmartaskhow3857 I nearly devorced my blonde wife for a hot little red head. Glad I smartened up.
I have two mustangs, a 1970 and a 1973 no shelby's but my daughter is named Shelby, Carroll Shelby is my hero!!!
TH-cam is an amazing place with amazing content unlike any other that you can view in anyway
As long as you don’t preach any truth about the 2020 elections.....
Great story! This brings back some memories for me. My mom had a 67 Mustang, with the spray on hard top. The color was Sauterne Gold, purchased at Glaymore Ford, Smithtown, NY (long gone). My sister inherited it and then it was handed down to me. We had that Mustang for 21 years. It was stolen from the LIRR parking lot in '88. Never saw it again. It was a valuable parts car I guess. My dad had a 68 Galaxie 500 fastback, the color was Candy Apple Red! It was a State Farm Insurance company car. We had 2 very cool cars and lots of fun!
got to admit i got a little misty eyed when Craig slammed it to the floor and left smoke rubber in its wake. couldnt help but to think about that big ol' loveable Texan. RIP Mr Shelby
Goosebumps! Thank You!
Amazing story! One for the history books.
Can’t believe they found it! Well I guess if CJ and SD and the rest from Barrett-Jackson want something then they get it or find it. Just awesome. Had a smile on my face the whole time. It’s like your old dog that ran away and you found him! Love it!
Great story
..coming from a mustang lover
There are rare cars and there are RARE cars. This being one of the most rare in the Mustang legacy and with an incredible history that justifies it. Congratulations to Craig Jackson & Team for locating it , financing it's restoration, and thoroughly documenting the effort including its history. I would love to shake the hands of Jason Billups, his father and their team for the incredible level of restoration on a truly one-of Mustang/Shelby. I teared up watching the level of care and effort going into the car. It is something that only a true car enthusiast can appreciate from an emotional level. An incredible effort by all involved.
Holy cow!!!!! I knew I saw this car. I live 2 minutes from APEX. I even brought my son’s 65 to see what was going on cause I could hear it from my house. This is so awesome!!!!
I love Steven Davis. He looks like he is perpetually going fast.
Beautiful Story Thank You!
Simply amazing. I've been restoring Mustangs in ABQ and DFW since I learned to drive, and this was hiding semi-rust free on the way home all along! I'm fascinated by the dual paxton 1-off build back in the day. So did the team ever find out how far Shelby got in terms of trying to offer it as a production option? Was it viewed as just too much a liability for engine reliability? Frightened by the insurance industry? Finally, was the bottom end in the restored motor beefed up to allow it to survive? Just gotta hear more about this back story.
Incredible, all of you. Especially, Mr. Billups.
I have to admit I teared up a bit watching this. I know the Billups gang. We run the same circle so to speak so it kinda hit home for me. Bless you Craig Jackson and Billups family for your love and enthusiasm of Shelby and Fords and their preservation.
This is one of the greatest American stories, this is the kind of thing that "Makes America Great Again" and that aint no joke, who wouldnt want this story to come to life at this time, least we forget what it means to be Great being an American. FORD SHELBY BARRET and BILLET, automobile legends of history, alive today, is a beautiful thing.
MAGA, one more winner its the 1st genuine SHELBY MUSTANG by CRAIG BARRET that Rocks...
Watching the tires burning in 3 gears and having to back off 'just to save the engine'..... unbelievable! Hats off to the entire restoration team!!
That was a great documentary - well done. Loved to see that twin blown motor back alive :)
Glad you enjoyed it
Little red is a unicorn of mustangs and shelbys
What a great story. Very well done my auto friends!
Awesome research and restoration by all involved, what a great team.
One question is why was the roof quarter emblem changed? It had the snake with shelby logo
under the snake when found, but it was changed in the restoration to the 1967 Shelby emblem. Both look great but just curious why the change. Again GREAT JOB!!!!!! done by all.
This story on little red is a great story I work for ford in the hyperformece industry for 20 yrs barret Jackson is the best
Been waiting for this week for months and months.
It's finally here!
Next one, the Jim Morrison Shelby, that would be amazing too.
This story gave me chills. What an amazing story. 👍
What a terrific video, and terrific people involved, today's you tube treat for sure
I'm a MOPAR fan, but this is cool, great find, great research, great restoration
You guy's got me tearing up!..
Being part of Team Shelby and that history making night at the Henry Ford Museum was awesome. Seeing Little Red rolled out with 200+ people made the evening even more special. Thank you Team Shelby, Craig Jackson, Ford and The Henry Ford for making this happen.
Mr. Jackson is a rare breed. A based rich guy who never lost himself in the glitz. Unbelievable journey / story.