1967 Shelby GT350

Description

The 1964 New York World's Fair witnessed Ford's automotive revolution with the unveiling of the Mustang, a car that swiftly captured the hearts of young enthusiasts and achieved remarkable sales exceeding a quarter-million units by year's end. The Mustang’s runaway success coincided with the dominance of the Ford-powered Cobra Daytona Coupe at the 1964 12 Hours of Sebring on a global tour in the FIA International Championship en route to Le Mans.

Eager to replicate this success in SCCA road racing, Ford homologated the Mustang for B-Production competition, challenging the supremacy of Corvettes, Jaguar E-Types, Sunbeam Tigers, and Ferraris. Ford enlisted Carroll Shelby to transform the nascent Mustang into a formidable racing car. Shelby's creation, the GT350, emerged as the undisputed champion, clinching the 1965 B-Production Championship. This thoroughbred boasted an additional 35 horsepower over the standard "K-Code" Hi-Po 289 V8, achieved through a Holley carburetor, aluminum high-rise manifold, and Tri-Y headers. Other enhancements included larger rear drum brakes and Kelsey-Hayes front discs.

The 1966 model year saw an expansion of the GT350's color palette, followed by more transformative changes to both the Mustang and its Shelby counterparts in 1967. A bespoke fiberglass hood with dramatic scoops now crowned the front, while air intakes reminiscent of the GT40 race cars adorned the quarter panels. An aggressive fiberglass nose and matching tail piece completed the car's bold stance. While the essence of the original 1965 design remained, Shelby's iterations now stood distinctly apart from their Mustang stablemates, achieving Carroll Shelby's vision of a truly differentiated vehicle.   This outstanding 1967 Shelby GT350, finished in highly desirable Lime Gold over Black Decor vinyl interior, is one of only four examples produced with its specific combination of options, including the coveted four-speed manual transmission and Kelsey-Hayes Magstar Deluxe Wheel package. Other desirable factory-equipped options included power disc brakes, power steering, Extra Cooling Package, folding Sport Deck rear seat, shoulder harnesses, Courtesy Light Group, tachometer, trip odometer and more.

Highlights 

• One of only four 1967 Shelby GT350s built with this specific combination of options 

• Matching-numbers drivetrain, including its original 289 cu-in K-code V8 engine and four-speed manual transmission 

• Refinished in its original Lime Gold  

• Original Black Decor vinyl interior with unique Shelby appointments – from the distinct wood-rimmed steering wheel to the bespoke gauges and Shelby-branded seat belts 

• All correct Ford and Shelby numbers present 

• Original Shelby body tag intact 

• Fresh from a professional engine rebuild performed in May 2024 by Cobra Automotive, Inc. in Wallingford, Connecticut 

• Features original valve covers and numerous date-coded components including the carburetor and intake manifold 

• Dyno-tested at 343 horsepower 

• New components include alternator, fuel pump, master cylinder, power steering pump, and water pump  

• Factory-equipped with Kelsey-Hayes Magstar Deluxe Wheel package, power disc brakes, power steering, Extra Cooling Package, and more  

• Documented provenance with Elite Marti Report and copies of early Shelby American Inc. service records 

• Exceptionally preserved example, benefiting from decades in the dry climate of the American West 

Features

The Elite Marti Report documents that chassis number 3156 was factory-equipped with the following options: 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Kelsey-Hayes Magstar Deluxe Wheel package 

• Power disc brakes 

• Power steering 

• Extra Cooling Package 

• Closed crankcase emission system 

• Exhaust emission control 

• Heavy duty battery 

• Sport Deck rear seat 

• Interior Decor Group 

• Shoulder harnesses 

• Courtesy Light Group 

• Tachometer and trip odometer 

Included 

• Elite Marti Report 

• Copies of early Shelby American Inc. service records 

• Engine dyno test sheets 

Ownership History 

According to its Elite Marti Report, chassis 3156 was completed on 7 July 1967 in San Jose, California, and delivered new to Shelby's own Hi Performance Motors, Inc. dealership in El Segundo. Copies of early Shelby American Inc. service records dated July 1967 indicate that the car originally belonged to John G. Struchen of Yorba Linda, California. In the decades that followed, the Shelby spent the majority of its life in the preservation-friendly dry climate of the American West, contributing to its exceptional state of preservation. With its matching-numbers drivetrain, recent professional engine rebuild, and documented provenance by Kevin Marti, chassis 3156 is a truly exceptional opportunity for the devoted Shelby enthusiast seeking an investment-grade Shelby of exceptional authenticity and usability. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com