Description
Beautiful Shelby GT350 from 1969.
The Shelby GT350 is one of the most sought-after Ford Shelby models, originating from the collaboration between famous car designer Carroll Shelby and Ford. This car is based on the Ford Mustang and is one of the most iconic muscle cars in the history of the American automotive industry.
Carroll Shelby and the Shelby brand
Carroll Shelby began his career as a successful race driver. The highlight was the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959, which he won together with British driver Roy Salvadori in an Aston Martin DBR1. To date, this is the only overall Le Mans victory for Aston Martin. After his successful years as a race driver, Shelby focused on building high-performance cars and entered into a partnership with Ford starting in 1962.
From that collaboration emerged one of the most beloved product lines in the history of the American automotive industry. The best-known Ford Shelby models are the Cobra, the GT350, the GT500, and the Daytona Coupe. Each model has its own character but shares the same philosophy: maximum performance in the lightest possible car.
Why are Shelby cars so sought after by collectors? First, because of the direct link to Carroll Shelby himself, one of the great names in international motorsport. Second, because of the limited production volumes; most models were built in small numbers. And third, because of the driving experience: a Ford Shelby drives fundamentally differently from a standard Mustang. That makes every example a piece of automotive history that continues to rise in value.
Do you want to know more about the history of Carroll Shelby, the GT350, and the other iconic models? Then read our blog article Ford Shelby: the man, the collaboration, and the legend.
Some important features of the Shelby GT350:
Origin:
- Year of construction: The original Shelby GT350 was introduced in 1965.
- Base: The GT350 was based on the 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback.
- Developer: Carroll Shelby, a former race car driver and designer, was hired by Ford to create a high-performance version of the Mustang.
Engine:
- Engine: The original GT350 had a 289 cubic inch (4.7-liter) V8 engine.
- Power: The engine produced approximately 306 horsepower, which was impressive for its time and made the GT350 a true road racing car.
- Gear box: It was equipped with a 4-speed gearbox, which was standard for high-performance cars at the time.
This copy from 1969
This is the specific example Metropole is offering: a 1969 Shelby GT350 in excellent condition. Below you will find the details that distinguish this particular vehicle from the rest. Metropole can tell you more about the provenance, the condition of the bodywork, the interior, and the engine condition. Please contact us via 088 425 94 00 of sales@metropole.nl for a personal meeting or a viewing in Druten.
