If you had the chance to add one of the very first 100 examples of the 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 ever built, would you do it? Well, now is your chance because this particularly 1965 Shelby GT350 is available for sale. You know the iconic Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue stripes exterior finish coupled with a black vinyl interior is calling you to the open road.
With only about 49,000 miles on the odometer, this legendary pony car has plenty of life left in the tank. Under the hood, you will find the bulletproof 289ci HiPo V8 engine paired with the Borg-Warner T10 four-speed manual transmission. Hop behind the wheel of this GT350 for some good old fashioned fun.
Other highlights include a four-barrel Holley carburetor on a high-rise intake manifold, a Detroit Locker rear end, and Kelsey-Hayes ventilated front disc brakes for stopping power. There is also a fiberglass hood, Koni shock absorbers, and a stylish dual side-exit exhaust system.
Refurbished in the ‘90s, this car does not show its age at all. Don’t expect a perfect car but you can expect the kind of showroom worthy condition you are going to love taking to summer car shows. Everybody loves Mustangs and enthusiasts always flock to the Shelby GT350.
Over the first seven months of production, Shelby built 504 GT350 models. However, the first 100 were actually assembled at Shelby’s Venice, California facility. That’s what makes this particular GT350 so special and desirable to Mustang collectors as well as enthusiasts of the legendary Carroll Shelby.
If you think this 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 belongs in your stable, you know what you need to do. It’s time to saddle up. You will definitely need to bring your wallet to this auction. However, once you see this pony in person, you will know it was worth every penny.
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