1970 Shelby Mustang GT500 sat in barn for 30 years, still has rare V8

A rare 1970 Shelby GT500 has resurfaced after spending nearly three decades off the road, offering muscle car enthusiasts a fascinating glimpse into one of Ford's most collectible classics. The car, documented by Ryan Brutt on YouTube's Auto Archaeology channel, has remained largely untouched since it was parked sometime in the 1990s.What makes this discovery even more special is that the GT500 still retains its original, numbers-matching 428-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) Cobra Jet V8 engine. Despite years of neglect, the iconic drivetrain has survived, making the car an excellent candidate for restoration or preservation.A rare Shelby with an unusual historyAlthough it's officially a 1970 model, this GT500 is virtually identical to the 1969 version. That's because Ford had built more Shelby Mustangs than it could sell.