Description
The GT350 model was developed beginning in the summer of 1964 following Ford’s enlistment of Carroll Shelby to create a variant of the Mustang to satisfy SCCA homologation requirements. All 1965 GT350s were finished in Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue rocker-panel stripes.
This example was refinished under prior ownership with blue Le Mans stripes, and bodywork completed during the 2015 refurbishment included sheetmetal repairs and the installation of a revised front valance and polycarbonate rear and side windows.…
The GT350 model was developed beginning in the summer of 1964 following Ford’s enlistment of Carroll Shelby to create a variant of the Mustang to satisfy SCCA homologation requirements. All 1965 GT350s were finished in Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue rocker-panel stripes.
This example was refinished under prior ownership with blue Le Mans stripes, and bodywork completed during the 2015 refurbishment included sheetmetal repairs and the installation of a revised front valance and polycarbonate rear and side windows. Photos showing various stages of refurbishment work are presented in the gallery below. Additional details include a mesh grille, a hood scoop and quick-release pins, sail-panel louvers, a chrome rear bumper, and side-exit exhaust outlets.
Torq Thrust-style 15″ wheels are mounted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires, and a matching spare wheel with Goodyear rubber is secured in the rear cargo area. Refurbishment work under prior ownership reportedly included refreshing the front disc and rear drum brakes along with the suspension components.
The cabin features low-back bucket seats trimmed in black vinyl and complemented by color-coordinated carpets. Features of the GT350 model included aircraft-style lap belts and the omission of the rear seat in favor of a fiberglass shelf that housed the spare tire. Additional appointments include a glove box, sun visors, and pony-branded rubber floor mats.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts a horizontal 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. A tachometer and an oil pressure gauge are housed in a central dash pod. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 24k miles, a handful of which have been added by the selling dealer. Total mileage is unknown.
The replacement 289ci V8 was reportedly refreshed prior to being installed during the refurbishment. It is equipped with a Cobra high-rise intake manifold and valve covers with breather tubes.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a replacement four-speed manual transmission and a locking rear differential.
A copy of the Shelby American invoice to Hi-Performance Motors of Los Angeles, California, is dated July 26, 1965, and lists optional special alloy wheels at an additional cost of $214 and a total price of $3,902.75. Also included in the gallery is a copy of an undated bill of lading that shows chassis SFM5S208 was shipped from Los Angeles, California, to Callao, Peru, along with another GT350 aboard the S.S. Santa Juana.
A GT350 Serial Number Verification document from Howard Pardee is dated June 3, 2002, and notes that the Ford serial number provided by a previous owner corresponds with the Shelby number. Import documents are shown in the gallery below. Documentation and refurbishment photos are in electronic format and stored on a flash drive that will accompany the car.
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