Description:

Exact 1965 GT 350 R Model conversion to F.I.A specifications. Complete 1966 re-body restoration. Body- off rotisserie restoration - acid dipped, seam-welded, reinforced pick-up points, frame stiffened, and reinforced roll-cage. R Model in every detail - Engine, exterior, interior incl including wood wheel, dash, Stewart Warner gauges, bucket seats, Simpson belts and harnesses, Complete NEW paint and stripes, fluids, belts, engine rebuild — ZERO hours. Over US$100,000 invested. Ready to race...


History

1965 G.T.350 R-Model—built to FIA Specifications Driven by Carroll Shelby - R Model conversion reviewed by Carroll Shelby at Shelby American facilities in Gardena, CA - see Shelby confirmation letter and signature in photo section) Fast — Always Top 5 Vintage Race Finisher. Willow Springs 2.5 mile track - 1:344 @ 94mph race average. N0 accidents or engine failures. No accidents, dents, dings, or scratches. New paint, fluids, belts, engine rebuild — zero hours

Competition History

Fast — Always Top 5 Vintage Race Finisher Fast— Consistent Top 5 Vintage Race Finisher. Willow 2.5 mile track - 1:344 @ 94 mph race average.
Performance Data

• BP
  
• 2590 lbs
  
• Race Avg. Willow Springs 2.5 mile track
  

Engine

• Ford
  
• Race
  
• 289 cu. inch
  
• 440HP±
  
• Edelbrock Holley 750 cfm - double Weber plate carburetor
  
• Windsor Racing Heads - ported and polished
  
• SVO - 4 bolt main
  
• Canton Racing
  
• SVO polished
  
• Crower - Titanium
  
• J.E. Forged - 12.5:1
  
• Crower competition with Melidon cam gear drives
  
• Milodon Racing
  
• Crower tappets and rockers
  
• Tilton Racing
  
• Ford Racing
  
• Tilton Racing
  
• Tri-Y headers - 3
  
• New rebuild
  
• Never any problems - re-built after 12 races - zero hours
  

Fuel System

• 
  
• Fuel Safe
  
• 20
  
• 22 Gal
  
• SVO High Volume fuel pump
  
• 108 Octane Racing
  

Oil/Water System

• High Capacity 4 core - Copper/Brass
  
• Front
  
• Ford Racing SVO
  
• Shelby R Model
  
• Front
  

Electrical System

• Dual point race
  
• High capacity
  
• 12V Autolite
  

Transmission

• Borg Warner
  
• Super T-10 Toploader
  
• 4
  
• Hurst
  
• Rebuilt
  

Rear End

• Ford
  
• Ford 9
  
• 4:11
  
• Steel
  
• Detroit locker
  
• Sommers Racing axles
  
• 12
  

Body

• Steel - dipped and seam welded
  
• White / Blue Stripes
  
• Excellent
  

Chassis

• Reinforced
  
• Steel
  
• Excellent
  
• 650 lb. coil springs, modified upper and lower arms, and bushings
  
• Leaf springs with Watts linkage
  
• Koni
  
• K-H discs (front) + 2.5
  
• Quick Steering box
  
• American Racing 6.5
  
• Hoosier Racing 205/15 (Goodyear 6.50 x 15)
  

Interior

• White / Blue Stripes
  
• Original type R model race seats (2)
  
• Halon - plumbed to interior, engine and fuel tank
  
• Simpson 5 points belts/harnesses (2)
  
• Stewart Warner
  
• Shelby wood / aluminum 3 spoke
  
• Complete new point
  

Spares

• 4 wheel trailer with rear door ramp and winch
  
• 2 American Racing wheels (7
  
• Compressor
  
• Pit tools