1966 Ford GT350 R

Make

Ford

Model

GT350 R

Year

1966

Listed price

$199,900

Location

Elkhart Lake

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The Shelby GT350R holds a legendary place in American motorsport, a raw, uncompromising machine born from Carroll Shelby's ambition to dominate SCCA B-Production racing. In 1965, just 34 examples of the "R-Model" were built, transforming the already potent GT350 into a track-focused weapon. Stripped of all non-essentials, fitted with plexiglass windows, competition suspension, and a potent 289 cubic-inch V8, the GT350R was famously the first Shelby Mustang to win a race, piloted by Ken Miles at Green Valley Raceway in February 1965. Its aggressive stance, distinctive scoops, and thunderous exhaust note cemented its status as an icon, a true factory-built race car that set the standard for American performance. This particular GT350R continuation embodies that visceral experience, a meticulously crafted tribute to the original "Flying Mustang." While details on its powertrain are reserved for serious inquiries, its very presence speaks volumes. The fiberglass "porthole" hood hints at the performance within, while a C&R aluminum radiator and Spal fans ensure optimal cooling under duress. The custom Spintech stainless exhaust system, paired with uncoated headers, promises an auditory experience as authentic and thrilling as the original, delivering the unmistakable rumble of a race-bred small-block Ford. Every detail contributes to its aggressive, purposeful aesthetic, creating a sensory masterpiece that is both brutally quick and incredibly planted. This is an opportunity to acquire a faithful and exhilarating recreation of one of the most significant American race cars ever built.