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1965 Shelby GT350:

Car was restored in 2007/2008. Cobra Automotive (world renowned Mustang/Cobra restoration facility) did all of the paint and body work. Car is a matching numbers, verified and documented Shelby GT350, it is in the Shelby registry. The factory numbers under the Shelby Vin plate on the drivers side inner fender have also been verified. This is a great collector car. One of the previous owners installed a race prepared BOSS 302 Race Engine.

According to the SAAC Shelby Registry, chassis number SFM 5S391 was received at Shelby American on May 12, 1965 and the conversion work was instituted on June 7, 1965 with a completion date of June 14th. The Shelby was ordered on July 28, 1965 and the record shows it being shipped to Warren-Anderson Ford in Riverside, California on July 30th and invoiced $3,547, plus Cragar wheels and freight for a total of around $3,900; with Le Mans stripes being added free of charge. The GT 350 was purchased by the original owner, Weber & Cooper Leasing in Ontario, California on August 17, 1965.

Later ownership history recounts that the Shelby was owned by a police officer named Mr. Reed of Chico, California who was forced to sell the car after being shot in the kneecap and could no longer depress the clutch pedal. It then picks up with Lynn Barnett of Santa Ana, California restoring the Shelby with a Boss 302 V-8 engine fitted with Weber carburetors, a Ford Top Loader four-speed manual transmission and leather interior that was fashioned in its original style. After further possessors and being featured in numerous magazine articles, including Popular Cars in December 1985, the Shelby was purchased by its current collectors in 2007 after the Shelby had been dormant for approximately 14 years.

Boss 302 V-8 engine fitted with Weber carburetors
Four-speed manual transmission
Engine installation years ago as mentioned in Shelby Registry
Restored with known history
First year of production; 562 examples built
Strong presentation
Rare and desirable
Original Shelby Tags

The items incorrect with the car found during my inspection:
Water Pump
Intake manifold
Oil Pan
Carburetor?
Incorrect Transmission-Currently has Top Loader
Car should have vinyl, leather was installed some time ago.
Front bumper (currently has Shelby race bumper on)
THE CAR INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL WHEELS & CORRECT MOTOR FROM CARB TO PAN.

Engine

Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
289 V8
Fuel Specification

Body

Body Color
Wimbolton White
Body Style
Fastback
Doors
2
Paint Type

Basic

Year
1965
Make
Shelby
Model
GT350
Miles

Interior

Interior Color
Black
Secondary Interior Color
Seating Type
Seat Material
Vinyl
Shifter Type
Floor
Center Console
No
Engine Size
289 V8
Transmission Type
4 Speed Manual
Body Style
Fastback
Miles
Vin
SFM5S391
Stock
764893

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