1966 Shelby GT350

LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1966 Shelby GT350

  The 1966 Shelby’s were visually very similar to the original 1965’s, but they were a little less purpose built as a sports car. They retained their back seats, had slightly softer suspension, full undercar exhaust systems and visually now had distinguishing rear ¼ windows in place of the vents on the ‘65’s and “regular” Mustang models. They did however retain the 306hp “K” code Hi-Po engine and 4 speed transmission as well as an optional “cruise-o-matic” automatic transmission. The cars were also available in five colours, Red, Blue, Green, Black and White with optional factory LeMans stripes.

  The story of this stunning Wimbledon White Shelby GT350 begins September 22, 1966 at Holiday, Ford in Sunnyvale, CA. It has been extremely well cared for and never restored since new, wearing its original Wimbledon White paint applied by the factory.  According to the Shelby World Registry, the car changed hands a few times very early on and then stayed with the last owner for over 35 years. Pull the hood pins and underneath is a very original engine bay with all parts you can be confident are correct with this original Shelby. It still retains its numbers matching Hi-Po 289/306hp engine backed by the factory 4 speed manual transmission. The interior remains original and untouched in black with fold down rear seat, dash mounted tach and racing belts. Having been collector owned and maintained ever since, the car shows beautifully.

  Over the past several years, "Hagerty's Cars That Matter" has observed unrestored cars sell for prices that would have astonished in the recent past. Preservation Classes are being added to concours nationwide to showcase well preserved and mostly unrestored, un-refinished, and unaltered cars. The old car hobby is headed in the direction of the fine art, decorative arts, and antique furniture markets, where a premium is placed on originality.

  This GT350 comes fully documented listed in the Shelby American World Registry, fully documenting the way it was initially assembled and delivered. A great look with a great car, this is a fantastic opportunity to obtain an original never restored survivor example of a true highlight of Mustang performance and Shelby Heritage.  It is extremely rare and very unique to find an unrestored Shelby is this condition with its original paint like this one.