1965 Shelby GT350R
Verify the Shelby GT350R works and customer competition cars using chassis and race records.
What to check before buying
- Factory competition identity
- Confirm the Shelby serial, period racing log, original shell, and each major restoration. For event use, document the claimed race configuration separately.
5R002 is a works development car. Use customer R-model evidence for a customer-car comparison.
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 |
Commission a search for this specification
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Set the model, specification, budget, and timetable. We run the private search and screen candidates against your brief.
Private sourcingAssess a car you’ve found
Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
Pre-purchase advice
We agree the written scope, fee, and any specialist costs before work begins.
Factory specification
- Alternative names
- GT350 R, R-model
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.
