Authenticity reference

Transmission and axle stampings

numbers matching · reported

1969 Shelby GT500 fastback front three-quarter view; reviewed as representative 1969 Shelby GT500 media, not proof of any individual car originality. 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Reference Details

Common issue: Replacement drivetrain components without date/VIN support.
Confidence: reported
Correct value: Matching-numbers transmission VIN stampings and axle date codes should align with the car's build date
Where to check: Top of transmission case and axle date-code locations per inspection guidance

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

1 linked car page.

1969 Ford

1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

428-cu.in. Cobra Jet 4V V-8, 335 hp reported

Sources & Documentation

Hemmings The 1969-'70 Shelby G.T. 500: These Stylized Ponies Are Still Trotting Along In The Marketplace