1965 Shelby GT 350

description General Information Features and Options Car History We are pleased to offer 1965 Shelby G.T. 350 s/n SFM5S075. This “two-digit” 1965 Shelby G.T. 350 is one of the first 100 cars built for SCCA homologation. It has a well-documented period race history with nearly two dozen SCCA Regional and National races with the original owner, and because this Shelby G.T. 350 is a 1965 production model, it is eligible to run in the 1965 and earlier F.I.A. GT Class in Europe, where the Shelby G.T. 350s dominate their class. This very well-documented Shelby G.T. 350 had only one original owner from 1965 to 2006, an amazing 41 years, and was sold new to the original owner on 19 Oct., 1965. It features the handmade fiberglass hood, the inside-mounted spare tire, and the rear-mounted battery, which were unique to the 1965 models. In 1966, it was upgraded to the 1966 style G.T. 350 plexiglass quarter windows from Shelby American. SFM5S075 entered its first SCCA driver’s school at Riverside Raceway in 1968. As a result of the SCCA regional race at Continental Divide Raceways in Castle Rock, CO, in August 1969, the block was scrapped. A Boss 302 block with a 289 crankshaft and rods was purchased. TRW 13.25:1 pistons were installed, and the rotating mass was balanced. GT40 valves with 390 valve springs were also installed; the heads were ported and polished, and a Reed camshaft was installed. SFM5S075 was also converted to the G.T. 350 racing radiator, the oil cooler assembly with the “Cobra” lettered oil cooler adapter kit and the competition roll bar from Shelby American Performance Equipment. A fiberglass front apron, Mallory dual-point distributor, and a Stewart–Warner electric fuel pump were also purchased from Shelby American while Carroll was selling these parts. In 1973, fender flares were added to comply with the then-current SCCA rules.In 2004, the SAAC magazine (issue number 73) reported SFM5S075 as the G.T. 350 with the longest tenure with its original owner. It has raced side by side with Bob Tullius, Don Roberts, Jim Fitzgerald and Janet Guthrie, is eligible for almost any event—from the Tour de France to the Monterey HistoricsAn original 1965 “two-digit” Shelby G.T. 350. Well-documented period race history with almost two dozen SCCA Regional and National races with the original owner. It is a 1965 production model and so is eligible to run in the 1965 and earlier F.I.A. GT Class in Europe, where the Shelby G.T. 350s dominate. One owner from 1965 to 2006, an amazing 41 years. Inside-mounted spare tire and rear-mounted battery, which were unique to the 1965 models. Shelby American handmade hood. Upgraded to the 1966 style G.T. 350 plexiglass quarter windows from Shelby American. Period-installed Boss 302 block with a 289 crankshaft and rods. TRW 13.25:1 pistons. Rotating mass balanced. GT40 valves with 390 valve springs, heads ported and polished. Reed camshaft. GT 350 racing radiator, oil cooler assembly with “Cobra” lettered oil cooler adapter kit and competition roll bar from Shelby American Performance Equipment. Fiberglass front apron, Mallory dual-point distributor, and a Stewart–Warner electric fuel pump also purchased from Shelby American.S/N: SFM5S075. Shelby G.T. 350.1964, 23 Dec., Mustang basic unit received at Shelby American.1965, 19 Feb., fitting out started.1965, 31 Mar., G.T. 350 s/n SFM5S075 completed.1965, 31 Mar., shipped to Paradise Ford Sales, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ.Shipped to EL Paso Auto Center, Inc. in El Paso, TX.1965, 19 Oct., purchased by the original owner Hank D. La Pointe (Las Cruces, NM) who purchased several R–Model components from Shelby American in 1968.1965, 12 Nov., Texas Certificate of Title issued to Henry D. LaPointe, El Paso, TX.1966, March, driven to California to get new tires and a tune–up at Lew Spencer & Carroll Shelby Motors.1966, converted the 1965 style rear quarter vents to 1966 style G.T. 350 plexi–glass quarter windows from Shelby American.1968, 2 day SCCA driver’s school, Riverside Raceway, CA, class B–Production.1968, October, 1 day SCCA driver’s school, Ft. Sumner, NM, 1st in class, class B–Production.1968, November, SCCA regional race, Phoenix International Raceway, AZ, class B–Production.1969, January, ASRA club race, Phoenix International Raceway, AZ, 7th in class, class B–Production.1969, August, SCCA regional race, Continental Divide Raceways, CO, DNF: blown engine (connecting rod), class B–Production.1969, as a result of the SCCA regional race at Continental Divide Raceways, Castle Rock, CO, the block was scrapped. A Boss 302 block with a 289 crankshaft and rods was purchased. TRW 13.25:1 pistons were installed and the rotating mass was balanced. GT40 valves with 390 valve springs were also installed, the heads were ported and polished and a Reed camshaft with something like 306 degree duration and lift of .500″ was installed.1969, October, SCCA regional race, Ft. Sumner, NM, DNF: spun bearings, class B–Production.1970, October, SCCA regional race, Ft. Sumner, NM, DNF: push rod, class B–Production.1970, December, SCCA regional race, Phoenix International Raceway, AZ, 3rd in class, class B–Production.1970–1972, car in storage while the owner was serving in the military.1972, 15 July, SCCA regional race, Riverside International Raceway, CA, 2nd in class, class B–Production.1972, 11 Aug., SCCA national race, Aspen Raceway, CO, DNF: brakes, class B–Production.1972, 06 Oct., SCCA national race, Savannah International Raceway, GA, DNF: blown engine, class B–Production.1973, 03 Mar., SCCA driver’s school, instructor, Virginia International Raceway, VA, class B–Production.1973, March, the rear fenders were flared to comply with SCCA rules regarding tire width over the 15×8 front and 15×10.5 rear wheels.1973, 17 Mar., SCCA national race, Palm Beach International Raceway, FL, DNF: spun bearings, class B–Production.1973, 06 Apr., SCCA national race, Virginia International Raceway, VA, 4th in class, class B–Production (Group VII).1973, 0