For Sale: 1965 Shelby GT350 in Halton Hills, Ontario

1965 Shelby Mustang GT 350 Re-creation For Sale - Incredible Concours Quality Recreation LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 Re-creation What makes original 1965 Shelby GT350s so extraordinary today is just how dramatically their values have climbed. When new, a GT350 carried a modest price of roughly $4,500 in 1965, but today even a "good" example can command several hundred thousand dollars, with exceptional cars approaching or exceeding $1 million at auction. This meteoric rise-driven by rarity, racing pedigree, and historical significance-has pushed genuine cars out of reach for most enthusiasts. As a result, a high-quality, accurately built recreation offers a compelling alternative: delivering the same iconic look, visceral driving experience, and Shelby character, but with the freedom to drive, enjoy, and use the car as intended-without the constant concern of preserving a million-dollar investment. This GT350 re-creation build began in 2011, where an incredibly solid example was found in Phoenix, Arizona after more than 50 years of single-family ownership. Built at Ford's San Jose plant, this Mustang fastback had remained in the dry Arizona climate from new, preserving its exceptionally solid, rust-free condition. As a highly desirable A-code example, it presented the ideal foundation for a no-compromise, concours-level rotisserie restoration-executed to exact 1965 Shelby GT350 specifications. The concours restoration began with a complete disassembly down to bare metal. The body was mounted on a rotisserie, properly sealed, and refinished in BASF Glasurit base coat/clear coat in iconic Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue Le Mans stripes. Attention to authenticity extended beneath the surface, with a correctly finished red oxide undercarriage and factory-style body-color overspray. Every component was either replaced, rebuilt, or restored to the highest standards. Over the course of four years and more than 2,000 hours, a marque-expert team painstakingly duplicated each Shelby American modification-ensuring absolute accuracy throughout. The build was completed in March 2026 to MCA and SAAC concours standards. Power comes from a period-correct 289 Hi-Po V8, built precisely to Shelby specifications and producing 306 horsepower. It is equipped with the proper 715 cfm Holley four-barrel carburetor atop a COBRA high-rise aluminum intake manifold. Supporting components include Tri-Y headers, a correct side-exit exhaust system, and a dual-point distributor. The drivetrain is completed by a Ford Toploader four-speed manual transmission and a Detroit Locker rear end with 3.89 gears-mirroring the original GT350's formidable setup. The chassis received the full Shelby performance treatment, transforming the Mustang into a capable track-inspired machine. Modifications include lowered upper control arms, heavy-duty coil springs, adjustable Koni shocks, and a larger front sway bar. Additional details such as override traction bars, rear suspension snubbers, a driveshaft loop, and axle limiting cables further reflect Shelby's race-bred engineering. Every Shelby-specific body, chassis, and engine bay modification was faithfully incorporated. These include a reinforced cowl, one-piece export brace, Monte Carlo bar, and trunk-mounted battery relocation-precisely as Shelby American executed for homologation purposes. Mechanically, the engine is built with correct Hi-Po internals including rods, main caps, balancer, and period-correct cylinder heads, complemented by a Comp Cams nostalgic Hi-Po camshaft. The fully rebuilt and balanced assembly features a new flywheel and clutch, along with correct ancillary components such as the Hi-Po fan and spacer, shroud, Shelby oil pressure extension, and COBRA aluminum oil pan, intake, and valve covers. Exhaust flows through proper Tri-Y headers into glasspack mufflers exiting at the sides. A correct 9-inch rear end with 3.89:1 Traction-Lok gearing and proper 10 x 2.5-inch Shelby rear drums complete the drivetrain. The car rides on Koni "D" adjustable shocks and correct 15-inch Shelby Cragar wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich tires. Inside, the cockpit reflects all of Shelby's purposeful enhancements. A 15-inch wood-rim steering wheel, Shelby gauge pod with tachometer and oil pressure gauges, radio-delete plate, and relocated momentary horn button highlight its competition-focused design. Additional details include 3-inch lap belts and the signature fiberglass rear package tray with spare tire mounting. Today, the finished car presents as a virtually indistinguishable example of a genuine 1965 Shelby GT350. Its 289 Hi-Po delivers an unmistakable soundtrack through side-exit exhaust, while its handling reflects the sharp, purposeful character that defined Shelby's original vision. At shows and events, even seasoned enthusiasts often pause in disbelief-this is, in every meaningful sense, exactly the car Carroll Shelby would have built. Additional Details: -