1965 Shelby GT350 "R" Model Fastback

Widely Regarded as the Most Original, Proper and Exceptionally Preserved Factory GT350 "R" Model in Existence · Lot R618 · Kissimmee 2027 - 1965 Shelby GT350 “R” Model SFM5R534 - One of just 36 factory-built GT350 R-Models produced - Widely regarded as the most original, proper, and exceptionally preserved factory GT350 R-Model in existence - Remarkably preserved and other than cosmetics, virtually in untouched condition as delivered by Shelby American - Retains 100 percent of its original sheet metal, an extraordinary distinction among competition GT350s - Original documentation and wonderful period racing photographs - Described by noted Shelby authority Bob Perkins as, “It is the only car I have looked at that is 100 percent original sheet metal” - The purpose-built competition version of the GT350, developed by Shelby American to transform Ford’s new GT350 into a SCCA B-Production racing champion - Developed by the same legendary Shelby American organization responsible for the Cobra, Daytona Coupe, and Ford GT40 racing programs - Awarded Concours Gold Certification at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals - Used extensively over the years as an important reference example for the authentication and restoration of other GT350 R-Models - Accompanied by exceptional and comprehensive documentation including original paperwork from Shelby to its original owner - Fully known history from when the car was born at Shelby American, its history with its original owner, and all the way through to the present day - Extensively photo-documented before restoration in its original paint and retaining its factory markings, throughout the restoration process, and following completion