1965 Shelby GT350R

VIN: SFM5R538

$984,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 8, 2014

  • Lot

    147

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    SFM5R538

  • Body style

    Fastback

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    450

  • Induction

    1x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1965-1970 Shelby GT350

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Woodrim steering wheel, 5 spoke black alloy wheels, Comp T A blackwall tires, Hurst shifter, roll cage.

Condition

Charlie Kemps 1968 69 race car with 17 straight wins, including clocking 184 mph on Daytonas back straight in 1969 Restored to as raced condition by Charlie Kemp and his chief mechanic, Pete Hood, using the old parts including those developed by Hood Orderly but not fresh vintage race car Warped hood, scratched rear window Decent paint Mostly original body panels and even the original Mustang VIN on the front fender apron Charlie Kemp collection

Market commentary

If there is a million dollar GT350 it is this car, with a fabulous racing history and an impeccable history, sold by the driver who whomped the competition to three SCCA National Championships. Buy a legendary car from the guy who developed and drove it in the Sixties Priceless.

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