Hidden Gems: Discovering a Trove of Shelby Ford Mustangs in an Exclusive Oregon Muscle Car Museum

The Brothers Collection, reportedly one of the world’s largest repositories of muscle and classic cars, is accessible by invitation only, and Dezzy takes advantage of every minute.

This part of the outing looks at some of the most significant Fords and Pontiacs in a gathering that’s worth as much as $500 million by some accounts. Among the more than 600 vehicles at the museum (with over 350 on display) are also some noteworthy Italian and German examples, which viewers get to see in glimpses.

The video opens with a look at a 1957 Ford Ranchero (0:09). This example of a pioneering ute is a standout for more than just being in pristine condition. It’s only one of two built that year with a factory Paxton supercharger. It’s a significant upgrade to a 5.1-liter Thunderbird Special V8 that offers a supercharged 300 hp and 327 lb-ft of torque. All of this happened before America ever launched its first satellite into space.

Nearby to the Ranchero are numerous other head turners from the Blue Oval. These include a 1966 Galaxie 500 (2:08) with a rare R-code build and an exceptional 1966 F100 Police Interceptor pickup.

Marvelous Mustangs And Shelbys

A grouping of Shelby Mustangs at The Brothers Collection

If the dozens of “ordinary” Fords don’t leave a viewer in awe, then a one-of-a-kind assemblage of Mustangs might do the trick. A gleaming red 1969 Boss 302 (4:22) and a glistening blue 1967 GT 500 (4:48) would raise the excitement level of any Mustang, but that’s just the beginning.

After a few moments of drool-worthy pony cars comes a row of nothing but classic Mustang Shelbys (6:15). Among the vehicles that engage Dezzy is a distinctive 1966 Shelby Mustang GT 350. This one is only 1 of 4 examples of this factory-built dragster.

A Striking Find In The Pontiac Room

A grouping of Pontiac GTOs at The Brothers Collection

But the video isn’t all about Ford, as Dezzy enters the Pontiac Room with his typical enthusiasm. Among several GTOs sits one demanding attention; it’s a 1970 GTO Judge Ram Air Convertible (9:57). This example is only 1 of 6 known to exist with the Ram Air IV and four-speed configuration.

But, it’s not even the 1979 10th Anniversary Trans Am (10:57) from the Joe Dirt movie that demands a look. Instead, it’s several 1969 Trans Am convertibles. Of the eight built by the factory, four are in the possession of the museum

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