1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 number SFM5S296

Make:	Ford
Model:	Mustang
Type:	Coupe
Trim:	Shelby GT350
Year:	1965
Mileage:	39,957
VIN:	SFM5S296
Color:	White
Engine:	289 K Code
Cylinders:	8
Transmission:	Manual
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Black
Drive side:	Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Description of 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

1965 Mustang Shelby GT350: Well documented ownership history in the SAAC Shelby Registry . A rotisserie restoration completed in 1985 by the second owner. Currently in excellent running and driving condition.
Body: The original owner cut the fender wells when the car was new to utilize larger wheels for racing. At the same time a R series front apron was also installed. The car looked similar to the picture in the gallery, and could be this car. No racing history is currently available. The 2nd owner sourced 4 factory Ford fenders and installed them prior to the restoration. The paint used at the time was "performance pack" which was a combination of enamel and urethane which has aged properly. This car is a early GT350 which has the proper rear battery installation.
Engine: According to the 2nd owner as well as the numbers stamped on the block the engine is original to the car. Rebuilt in 1985 with heads done by Crane. Runs excellent., Very powerful with a throaty exhaust installed by the second owner during the restoration. According to the 2nd owner the transmission that was installed when he received it was a Top Loader which he replaced with the correct aluminum T10M which it still has today. Transmission shift perfectly with proper clutch feel.
Interior: The interior includes reproduction seats installed during the restoration as well as what appears to be a reproduction steering wheel which could be explained by the below documents from the registry. The other elements appear original or new old stock.
Chassis: Restored condition. Correct date stamped steel wheels. Koni Shocks, side exit exhaust completed during the restoration.
History Synopsis: I have reached out the the owners listed in the SCCA Shelby Registry.
Below I will quote the Shelby registry which may have some inaccuracies. I have read that every person involved with the car would normally show, but some are dealers. The dealer that brokered the car from owner 1 to owner 2 was a huge help in piecing together the cars life. Along with him the 2nd owner generously supplied me with a great deal of details on the car. I thank both of them very much. I have edited the names out out of the ownership history.
The below quoted from the 4th edition 2011 of the SAAC Shelby Registry 1965-1966-1967"5S296 Date received at Shelby America 5/17/65; date work started 5/19/65; date work finished 5/25/65; date ordered 7/23/65. Shipped to Bowditch Ford (Newport News, VA) 8/4/65; they were invoiced $3,547 plus $214 for Crager Wheels plus $90.25 freight for a total of $3,851.25. 9/29/65 Bowditch replaced the damaged steering wheel."
History I have derived:Purchased by (owner 1) (West Cornwall, CT) There is a discrepancy here -owner 2 was a broker/dealer whom I spoke too (sold in 1985 with 36,000 miles. He sold it to who really is owner 2. Owner 2 (Phoenix, MD.) sold to owner 3 (unknown name, but the current owner told me it sat in a collection for 25 years with out being driven or altered. Owner 4 purchased the car in 2015, and has put very few miles on it. It now shows what I believe to be original miles of 39957.
Please call me at 602-908-9267 to discuss a price. I am happy to sell outside theauction. We are also happy to have the caravailableforinspection. I suggest sending your Shelby expert to inspect this investment grade well documented Shelby GT350. We have a lift if you would like to inspect thechassis. Thank you for taking a look.