1965 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT350H REPLICA

KEY FACTS

• A superb Shelby replica, with GT350H suspension, which was previously built to FIA racing specification.
• Under the bonnet is a rebuilt 4.7-litre Windsor HiPo V8 with new racing internals, now producing 400bhp, coupled with a four-speed manual transmission.
• Its FIA Historic Technical Passport has now expired, and the vendor notes that a Borg Warner T10 unit would be required in place of the Ford Toploader to regain its validity, in addition to the fitment of a fibreglass Shelby front valance.
• Initially delivered overseas, this Mustang was imported to the UK and re-registered in October 2007, and was acquired by the vendor in 2015.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• The VIN confirms that this Mustang was originally built in the San Jose, California plant as an original 1965 Fastback with a 200hp 289ci (4.7-litre) V8.
• This Mustang features black paintwork with gold racing stripes and a numbered bonnet, while it rides on GT350H suspension and running gear.
• It also boasts a stripped-out interior with a roll cage, three-spoke OMP steering wheel, a Hurst shifter mechanism, race-focused safety equipment and two bucket seats.
• Some spare parts will accompany the vehicle, including a new clutch driven plate and a set of part-worn Dunlop racing tyres.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its resprayed paintwork is in good condition, with the exception of some stone chips around the front end, which are commensurate with its racing history.
• Some slight discolouration can be seen in the door shuts and sills. 
• The racing bucket seats are out of date but remain in good shape, with no rips or tears.
• The three-spoke steering wheel, dial covers, and switchgear features some surface wear.
• The fuel gauge is reported to be inaccurate, but there are no other known electrical issues.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent maintenance was in 2018, where technicians at Steve Warrior Motorsport rebuilt the engine with new racing internals, which was then reinstalled by the vendor.

SUMMARY

This is a superb Ford Mustang Shelby GT350H Replica, originally built to FIA-compliant specification, with a modified HiPo V8 engine and a stripped-out interior. Presented in excellent overall condition, it could make a competitive entrant to classic racing events, and with replacement of a few components it would be eligible to regain its FIA Historic Technical Passport.

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