Shelby GT350
Compare period GT350 road and competition cars, including Carryover and Hertz examples.
What to check before buying
Check the Shelby serial against the registry and corroborate it with Ford build evidence. Check original gearbox and programme records and date any competition conversion.
The works R-model 5R002 and the Paxton development car 5S425 demonstrate distinct kinds of factory history.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5R002 | Jan 2022Mecum · Kissimmee 20221965 Shelby GT350R Prototype | SoldUSD 3,750,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
| SFM 6S568 | 2021RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20211966 Shelby GT350 H | SoldUSD 280,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
| 5S425 | 2014RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20141965 Shelby GT350 'Paxton Prototype' | SoldUSD 572,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
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Factory specification and chronology
- Production
- 1965–1970
- Factory purpose
- Road and competition
Alternative names
Also recorded as Ford Mustang Shelby GT350.
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 Shelby GT350RGT350 R, R-model | — | — | — | — | Competition | 5R002 |
| 1966 Shelby GT350 Carryover | — | — | — | — | Road | |
| 1966 Shelby GT350HGT350 H, Hertz Rent-A-Racer | — | — | — | — | Road | SFM 6S568 |
Individual chassis histories
- Shelby Flying Mustang (5R002)
The first factory R-model served as Shelby’s development and competition car and was raced by Ken Miles.