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Show some Shelbys from 1965 Other 1965 Data Explorer Pages: [Shelby] , Mustang
In 1965 Shelby American modified a lot of Wimbledon White fastbacks directly from the San Jose factory with the 271hp(289ci, V8) engine. The converted cars were named the GT-350 because there was 350 feet between Shelby's main assembly line and the engine room. Engine modifications boost its performance up to 306hp with a Cobra aluminum high rise intake manifold, 715cfm Holley four-barrel carburetor, Cobra cast aluminum finned valve covers and 6.5 quart oil pan, steel tubing "Try-Y" exhaust headers, low restriction mufflers, and dual side-exit exhaust pipes. Body modifications included a fiberglass hood with NASCAR-style pins and functional scoop, a cleaned up grille with a mustang logo which will become the 1969 Mustang standard, and all were Wimbledon White with blue 10 inch wide racing "LeMans" stripes. Interior modification included a high performance instrumented dash, a collection of different wooden steering wheels, removing the back seats and placing the spare tire there to classify it as a SCCA racing series sports car, and many others. Shelby VIN plates were affixed directly over the Ford VIN numbers. 562 units where built in 1965 which included 521 street versions($4547),
34 of the converted cars were named the GT-350R race-prepared models($5995), 4 drag racing versions, and 3 prototypes.
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* Shelbys made in the San Jose plant were painted with Rinished-Mason (R-M) paints
later years used followed Ford manufacturing with Ditzler paints
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VIN |
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Displacement |
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Carb |
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Compression |
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Max Power |
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Max Torque |
Shelby GT-350 306hp V8 |
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S |
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289ci |
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4-bbl |
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10.5:1 |
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306hp 6000rpm |
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329ft-lb 4200rpm |
Shelby GT-350R 350hp V8 |
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R |
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289ci |
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4-bbl |
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10.5:1 |
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350hp 5400rpm |
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350ft-lb 3200rpm |
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The Shelby VIN number is found under the hood on top of the driver's side fender apron on an aluminum plate pop rivited over the FORD VIN plate. You can see the location in this 1965 Engine Photo.
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