Description
This 1966 Shelby GT350 is powered by a replacement 289ci V8, and an uninstalled numbers-matching engine block is also included in the sale. Additional equipment includes a four-speed manual transmission, front disc brakes, 14” 10-spoke wheels, a fold-down rear seat, and an AM radio. This GT350 is offered with an extra set of Torque Thrust wheels, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car was repainted from green to white with blue stripes several decades ago, and was returned to its previous shade with white stripes at some point prior to 1986. Details include plexiglass rear quarter windows, fiberglass brake-cooling scoops on the rear quarter panels, hood pins, and a single bullet mirror.
Touch-up work was performed on the underside of the steel hood in January 2021. The paint around the trunk opening exhibits imperfections, and wear is noted on areas of the brightwork.
Ten-spoke 14” aluminum Shelby wheels were mounted with new BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires in January 2021. American Racing Torq Thrust wheels with Pirelli tires are also included in the sale. The GT350 featured Kelsey-Hayes front disc brakes as well as larger rear drum brakes than the standard contemporary Mustang. A rear brake refreshment in January 2021 including replacement of the wheel cylinders and shoes, turning the drums, and a fluid flush.
The low-backed bucket seats and Sport Deck fold-down rear seat are trimmed in black knitted vinyl, with color-matched upholstery covering the doors and dash. New black carpeting was installed following the seller’s acquisition, and is protected by rubber Mustang-branded floor mats. Additional equipment includes a Hurst shifter, racing-style front lap belts, a push-button AM radio, and a glovebox door signed by Carroll Shelby.
A simulated wood steering wheel with a split rim frames round instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer flanked by gauges monitoring fuel level, oil pressure, amperage, and coolant temperature. A Cobra-branded tachometer with an adjustable redline needle is mounted atop the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 49k miles.
The replacement 289ci V8 is topped with a four-barrel carburetor, a high-rise intake manifold, and ribbed aluminum Cobra valve covers. A matching deep-sump oil pan was installed in January 2021. Additional service included replacement of the heater core, oil and coolant changes, and a tune-up.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The upper front ball joints were replaced along with the sway bar bushings and end links during the January 2021 work.
The extra engine block was removed for unknown reasons, and bears a 5L8 casting date and L22M assembly mark as well as a stamped serial number matching that on the car’s inner left fender, which is covered by a replacement Shelby ID tag. Six digits of the same Ford VIN 6R09K are handwritten on a copy of the original dealer invoice.
