Bonhams Cars is set to auction a remarkable 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 coupé on October 6, with an estimated price between $198,000 and $288,000.
Carroll Shelby’s original GT350 was designed to homologate Ford’s Mustang for SCCA road-racing, and it quickly dominated the competition, particularly against Chevrolet’s Corvette. This resulted in the GT350 securing three consecutive SCCA B-Production National Championships from 1965 to 1967.
For the 1966 model year, the GT350 underwent several updates to retain its championship-winning capabilities while making it more accessible for drivers and passengers. Despite these changes, the car’s iconic performance and unbeatable image made it a favorite among buyers and aspiring racers alike.
One such car, SFM6S775, holds a particularly interesting history. It was delivered to John Wyer’s ‘Ford Advanced Vehicles’ in Slough, UK, where the Ford GT40 was developed. Although it was produced in 1966, the car was only registered in 1967, which led to it being titled as a 1967 model. In the early 1970s, Wyer sold the GT350 to a Parisian mechanic, whose grandson later sold it to the current Belgian owner.
This sale was facilitated by Claude Dubois, a famous Belgian racer and Shelby expert, who also oversaw the car’s restoration. The restoration began in 2015 and took three years to complete, with a focus on maintaining the car’s originality. The bodywork, paint, and interior were preserved as much as possible, with only minor updates.
The restoration was handled by prominent Belgian specialists, including Carrosserie Janssens and Miguel Vanluchene. The owner spared no expense, reinstalling an original HiPo engine and retaining the rare Magnum 500 wheels. The restoration cost €188,000, and the car comes with a wealth of documentation, including the original sales invoice, photographs, and other records.
Source: Bonhams Cars
