1966 Shelby Mustang GT350, original drivetrain, unrestored survivor!

This is 1966 Shelby GT350 is a virtual time capsule preserved and passed between collector's hands virtually new. She still possesses her original drive train, sheet metal, interior, etc. The car is unrestored, with only a mild refresh in 1981, the vehicle still wearing 80% of her original paint. Ordered by Ford 6/1966 and sold new through Fogg Motors Ltd. in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. That said, she spent most of her life in Hollywood, California in the private collection of Paramount Pictures Executive, Ned Tanen. Ned produced such car guy films as "American Graffiti", "The Blues Brothers", "Smokey and the Bandit II" and many other blockbusters. In 1991, Ned's long time friend and attorney, Alan Wertheimer assumed ownership and caretaker duties until 1997. From there it sold to Oren Koules and a series of other flippers, eventually landing in the hands of David King of Oakland, CA.

David then sold it to the current owner in 2003 who has kept it under cover in climate controlled storage, recommissioning the car for road use within the past year. The car is well optioned with the rear seat, 10 spoke wheels, woodgrain steering wheel, LeMans stripe, and of course the Cast Iron Borg Warner T-10 4-speed manual transmission. The car was formally inspected by an MCA Gold Card Judge who specializes in '65 - '66 Shelbys. He concurs that this is a very well preserved example. As they say, it is only original once!

The car is photographed wearing both her original 10-spoke wheels, as well as, a set of period correct Shelby/Cragar 5 spokes with fresh meats so it could be driven and recommissioned for road use. The documentation is extensive between the Shelby documentation, original owner's manual, and SAAC historical registry information.

According to the current owner, who has spoken to every previously owner from Alan Wertheimer forward, the car still wears 80% of her original paint. The car was formally inspected by an MCA Gold Card Judge who specializes in '65 - '66 Shelbys. His findings agree that this is a very well preserved example, that all the sheet metal has all the correct date codes and stampings. The hood is the original fiberglass over steel, all the fiberglass components are original and correct. He also confirms that the glass is also original, and very clean given its age, clear of scratches commonly accumulated over time.

According to the inspector, the interior is in beautiful condition and highly original. He goes on to comment that the upholstery is original right up to the headliner and to the door panels. He also confirms that the gauge cluster and floor shift are likewise original, all in great shape.

The Concours Gold Card Judge that inspected this Shelby confirmed that the motor is original, with the corresponding VIN number stamped on the passenger side of the block in the proper location and does not appear to have been tampered with. He further comments that engine retains the proper carb, distributor, and fuel pump.

He also notes that the transmission and rear end housing areoriginal to the vehicle as well.

Regarding the undercarriage, the exhaust is an aftermarket system but can be easily swapped back. The inspector confirmed that the floor pans are original and in exceptional condition.