| First Production '66 Shelby GT350 Auction |
Barrett Jackson recently announced that it will feature the first production 1966 Shelby GT350, headlining a docket of spectacular cars slated to be sold at their 39th annual collector car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona on Jan. 18-24, 2010. Lot #1302, the 1966 Shelby GT350, will cross the block on Saturday night January 23rd.
The Shelby GT350, serial number 002 (SFM6S002), is the very first 1966 production Shelby built and the first of 252 "carryover" cars. The first serial numbered 1966 Shelby, number 001, was a standard 65 Mustang pulled from the assembly line and modified as a prototype for these cars. "The early production 'carryover cars' combined the best of the 1965 and 1966 GT350 models," explained Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. "While it retains the hardcore performance features of the 1965 model, this Shelby also has the distinctive 1966 visual features added that set it apart from regular production Mustangs."
Serial number 002 just received a complete ground up restoration to its original Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue Le Mans stripes by Cobra Automotive of Wallingford, Connecticut. No expense was spared in the restoration back to its original state with many original date-coded parts. The car is powered by its fully rebuilt 289 HiPo V8 and backed by the correct T-10M Aluminum 4 speed transmission. It is equipped with a Holley 715 CFM carb, 3:89 Detroit locker rear, original dash mounted tach, wood grain steering wheel, original rear seat delete package shelf and Shelby Cragar 15" wheels mounted on Goodyear Bluedot tires. Listed in the SAAC Registry, #002 comes with its original Shelby owner's manual supplement and authentication.
"According to the consignor, the car has a tremendous racing history," noted Barrett Jackson CEO, Craig Jackson. "Shortly after the second owner acquired the car, it was extensively raced in the Mid West including Road America, Black Hawk Farms, Grattan, Mid Ohio, Road Atlanta and Watkins Glen. Its 'Number One' production status and its racing pedigree make this a historically significant Shelby."
Source: Barrett Jackson
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