This 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 at Sports Car Company is chassis
number SFM5S208 (one of 504 street production examples built for
the model year) and was first invoiced to Hi-Performance Motors of
Los Angeles, California, on July 26, 1965. S208 was then shipped
aboard the S.S.Santa Juanaalongside five other 1965 GT350's
including R211 and R213, that sold on BaT April 22, 2022, as the
first 6 of 10 vehicles to Peru, where Luis Alvarado and Jorge
Nicolini reportedly raced S208. According to the Shelby Registry
and Peruvian Race Team, S208 won its first race on May 1, 1966, at
the Lima-Trujillo-Lima race, with many more while it was there.
Also, according to the Shelby Registry and Peruvian Race team, the
owner of both R211 and S208 removed the engine from R211 after it
had a crash and installed it into S208.
The car returned to the United States in 2002.
Later, in January 2007, it was sold at Russo and Steel for
$269,525.00 to the previous owner. At the time of sale, Russo and
Steele represented the car with engine R211 (see photo gallery for
the bill of sale). This owner completed a full restoration from
2013 to 2015 (seen in the photos). During this time, it was
refinished in white with blue Le Mans stripes, replacement
four-speed manual transmission, and additional equipment, including
a locking rear differential, 15-inch Torq Thrust-style wheels, a
dual side-exit exhaust system, an R-style front valance,
polycarbonate rear and side windows, aircraft-style lap belts, and
a fiberglass rear package tray that holds a spare tire.
This GT350 is now offered here at Sports Car Company with copies of
historical documents, manufacturer's literature, refurbishment
photos, and a New Mexico title.
The GT350 model was developed 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. Bodywork completed during the 2015 refurbishment included
sheet metal 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, hood scoop, quick-release
pins, sail-panel louvers, chrome rear bumper, and side-exit exhaust
outlets.
Torq Thrust-style 15-inch wheels are mounted with BF Goodrich
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, rear drum
brakes, and 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 central dash pod houses a
tachometer and an oil pressure gauge.
The replacement hi-pro 289ci V8 was reportedly refreshed before
being installed during the refurbishment. It has 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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