1969 Ford Shelby GT350 B Production racer

Took new delivery in Hayward, California. Shortly after purchase the vehicle was stolen and suffered damage; the insurer paid out rather than covering repairs on what it deemed an exotic vehicle.

Well-known Shelby enthusiast and SCCA Bay Area member who converted the car into a B Production racer, fitting a Boss 302 engine, roll cage, competition wheels, and Maier fiberglass bodywork painted Grabber Green.

Roseville, California couple who continued campaigning the car at regional and national SCCA events and Shelby Club outings, ultimately evolving it into a 351 Cleveland-powered GT1-class racer with flared fenders.

A pair of owners who each continued GT1-class racing before the car passed to Goeringer; no individual details provided.

Morgan Hill, California owner who bought the car intending a return to earlier racing specifications but placed it in storage; a fire at the storage facility damaged it alongside numerous other vehicles. Restoration eventually completed in 2012 with help from Doane Spencer and later Dave Mani.

Has actively campaigned the car in vintage and historic events since acquiring it in autumn 2012, maintaining meticulous service records totaling over $141,000 in documented expenditure.

Insurer took possession after paying out the original owner following theft and damage, then disposed of the car rather than repairing it.

Lecatse competed in B Production events throughout California from 1973 through 1975 in the Boss 302-powered, Grabber Green Maier-bodied Shelby.

Gimbels raced from 1975 through 1980, also participating in Shelby Club outings; car was progressively developed into a 351 Cleveland GT1-spec racer with IMSA-style bodywork.

Car has been extensively entered in events run by multiple organisations including Classic Sports Racing Group, Historic Motorsports Association, SAAC, SVRA, and Vintage Auto Racing Association from late 2012 onward.

Received the SVRA's top presentation award, recognising the quality of the restoration and preparation.

Two unidentified successive owners continued GT1-class racing between approximately 1980 and 1982.

Car was converted for SCCA B Production racing: Boss 302 engine installed, roll cage fitted, competition wheels added, and new lightweight fibreglass bodywork from Maier painted Grabber Green.

Work carried out under Jerry Lecatse's direction in preparation for regional California racing.

Fire damage repair and partial restoration commenced using a donor chassis, undertaken with the assistance of Doane Spencer over approximately 15 months.

Work began around 1994 following a storage-facility fire that damaged the car alongside 14 others; progress halted with Spencer's death in August 1995.

Comprehensive two-year restoration completed to SVRA Gold Medallion eligibility standards, requiring all components to be original or period-correct reproductions and the car to conform to the 1969 SCCA Rule Book. A Boss 302 V-8 built by Skip Govia Racing Engines was installed.

Mani's shop was based in Hayward, California and specialised in competition Mustangs; a detailed photo record documents the work.

During the Gimbels' ownership the car was re-engined with a 351 Cleveland unit, repainted Sapphire Blue, fitted with IMSA-style flared fenders, and converted to GT1 specification with 15-inch wheels.

Changes occurred progressively between 1975 and 1980.

Engine fully stripped and rebuilt at a cost of approximately $6,400; subsequent dynamometer testing confirmed output of 437 horsepower.

Invoice is among the documented maintenance records on file totalling over $141,000; carried out during the current owner's tenure.