For starters, production shifted from Shelby American in California to Michigan, where the cars would be built alongside standard production Mustangs. Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc. Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc. Ford also took over all marketing and advertising.Twin air scoops graced the leading edge of the hood, but the biggest news was the introduction of a convertible GT350 model, which featured a built-in roll bar. GT350s were fitted with another new V8—the 351 Windsor, which produced 290 hp.

His cars are on display at the NSRA Nationals in Louisville. Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc. Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation.Solidifying its place in Ford history, the Mustang also spent 14 years in the Shelby American Museum, and has won awards at some of the most prestigious car shows.Below, you can see more of the car record-breaking car that Mecum is calling "arguably the most important Mustang in the history of the marque." Shelby GT 350 1965 Allgemeine Beschreibung : Wimbledon White With Factory Lemans Blue Stripes Optional Cragar Wheels With Correct Blue Dot Tires Factory Demonstrator When New Rare Trunk-Mounted Battery Complete With €œCobra€ Vented Battery Caps

Shelby 1965 Shelby Gt350 tribute no expense spared. Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.

Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc. 1965-66 Ford Mustang 400 Series Power Steering Conversion Kit + Complete Linkage (Fits: 1965 Shelby GT-350) As Seen On The Week To Wicked Mustang 360! Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc. By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Business Insider A North Carolina Car that was finished by one of the best builders in the world. *Please note: All prices shown here are based on various data sources, as detailed in Better coverage built for classics at a price you can afford.Get current values, historical values, model history and more. Tops on the options list was a Paxton supercharger, which gave the GT350 stratospheric power. Just a handful of cars were so equipped.Special production for 1966 included about a thousand GT350H rental cars for the Hertz Corporation.

With special heads, a super-duty suspension, racing tires and more, it was offered in 1965 only.For 1966, GT350s came in a broader exterior palette, with blue, red, green and black cars offered. All GT350s now utilized Ford's 302-ci V8, but it was a much-dumbed down version and power was reduced to about 250 hp.

A few uncompleted 1969 models were finished in 1970 and given 1970 serial numbers, though those cars are for all intents and purposes otherwise 1969 models.Today, the Shelby GT350 remains an iconic performance machine, easily distinguished from other Mustangs by both performance and valuation.

Images are general in nature and may not reflect the specific vehicle selected. These cars are often called "Cobras", which was the Ford-powered AC-based two-seat sports car also produced by Shelby American during the same period. Subtle body changes included functional side brake scoops and a special rear quarter panel window, while a SelectShift three-speed automatic transmission was made available.