Description
The 1965-67 Shelby GT350 was not built for comfort or ease of driving. There were 34 "GT350R" race-spec cars built specifically for competition use under SCCA rules, and the model was the B-Production champion for three straight years. Wimbledon White with blue stripes, the Shelby GT350 R was a purpose built racecar that became the template for GT350 road cars to follow.

Features
- Fiberglass front apron and fender flares to accommodate 15×7 inch wheels
- Plexiglas side and rear windows with aluminum frames
- Modified suspension with Koni shock absorbers, traction bars, and a new differential
- Interior featuring a 4-point roll cage, 34 gallon fuel tank, and new instrument cluster
- Blue-printed V8 engine producing between 340 - 360 bhp
- Borg Warner T-10 four-speed gearbox

Official Shelby American test-driver Ken Miles debuted the GT350 R on February 14th in 1965 at Green Valley Raceway in Texas. Placing second overall, Miles won the B Production class on the Shelby Mustang's first attempt. This started a successful season, ending with the GT350 as the championship winning car in five of the six SCCA divisions. Famous racers including Jerry Titus, Mark Donohue and Pedro Rodriguez scored successes behind the wheel of the GT350.

Credits
Team WSC Legends