1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Fastback

Arguably the most legendary hot rod of all time, the 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Fastback is a true American classic. Considered the holy grail of hot rods to auto restoration car enthusiasts, this rare and mythical machine lives up to its reputation with a 355hp V8 engine.

Run chassis dyno testing on this timeless vehicle and you will see why it's revered as the ultimate hot rod restoration project. Shelby added a custom fiberglass hood, nose, and intakes, giving this classic ride its distinctive look. The car featured numerous powerful upgrades from its stock counterpart, including improved carburetors, manifolds, transmission, and braking system.

The Shelby had a four speed manual transmission that powered it into the history books—race after race. Because of its popularity, it is exceedingly hard to find a well maintained one for sale. That is where Los Angeles auto restoration shops like Braun's really shine. Their skilled mechanics have taken countless weathered classic cars and turned them into truly show-stopping hot rods. The shop is a perfect example of hot rod restoration at its finest.

The GT500 is also the only car to have the distinction of having its own credit in a movie. It is listed as "Eleanor" in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds (The original, not the remake). This movie essentially solidified the Mustang's prominence in American pop culture with its groundbreaking chase scenes.

A recently auctioned 967 Shelby GT500 commanded a whopping $1.3 million price tag when all was said and done. Under the hood of this one of a kind Shelby is a 427 cubic-inch V8 from none other than the Ford GT40 racecar. This car is the pinnacle of hot rod restoration—no detail on the vehicle was overlooked.