1965 SHELBY GT350R FASTBACK

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  • SFM5R213
  • The GT350R that was featured on the 1965 Cobra Caravan
  • The Cobra Caravan featured this GT350R, a GT40, a Cobra Daytona Coupe and competition 427 Cobra
  • One of five similar cars sent to Peru on June 28, 1968 through importer Benito Lores for Alpine-style rallies
  • Returned to the United States in 1984 intact by collectors Richard Cohen and Gary Nufer
  • Later owned by known collectors Corey Lawson and Len and Linda Perham
  • Authentic three-year restoration by John Brown of Thoroughbred Restorations
  • Cylinder heads rebuilt Larry Ofria of Valley Head Service of Northridge, California, who originally built the heads for Shelby when the cars were new
  • Gold Concours at SAAC 42 in Indianapolis, Gold Concours at the Mid-America Shelby Nationals in Tulsa and MCA Gold at the Grand Nationals in Kansas City in 2017, the Triple Crown for a GT350
  • One of only 34 production R Models
  • 289/325 HP V-8 engine
  • Holley 4-barrel carburetor
  • Cobra high-rise intake manifold
  • Tri-Y headers
  • Oil cooler and high capacity radiators
  • Borg Warner T10 M 4-speed transmission
  • Independent front suspension with coil springs
  • Live rear suspension with leaf springs
  • Front disc brakes
  • Fiberglass front body apron
  • Brake cooling ducts
  • Plexiglass windows
  • Wimbledon White with Black interior
  • American Racing 15x7 wheels
  • Detailed history listed in the Shelby Registry
  • Additional race-prepared engine included in sale