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1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback “Barn Find” To Cross Auction Block
- A 1965 Shelby GT350 fastback that is described as a “remarkable barn find” will cross the Barrett-Jackson auction block in January as part of a tribute to Shelby American’s 50th anniversary.
- The rare Shelby is part of a stable of Shelbys set for auction.
- Shelby American said it will also unveil new limited-edition Shelby 50th-anniversary vehicles at the January event.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — A 1965 Shelby GT350 fastback that is described as a “remarkable barn find” will cross the Barrett-Jackson auction block in January as part of a tribute to Shelby American’s 50th anniversary.
“With each passing year, these barn finds become increasingly rare,” said Steve Davis, Barrett-Jackson president in a statement. “We are honored to present this tremendous Shelby and many others. These vehicles represent a defining time for an American legend.
The rare Shelby is part of a stable of Shelbys set for auction. They include a 1966 Shelby GT350H, a 1967 Shelby GT350 fastback, a 1968 Shelby GT500 convertible and a 1969 Shelby GT500.
The 1965 Shelby GT350 fastback has 44,000 miles on the odometer and was owned by its original owner for more than 44 years until it was sold in 2009, according to the auction house. “The car is very drivable,” said Barrett-Jackson.
Shelby American said it will also unveil new limited-edition Shelby 50th-anniversary vehicles at the January event.
The 1966 Shelby GT350H has Dark Ivy Green exterior paint with gold competition GT350H stripes and Hertz Magnum 500 wheels with “period-correct” Goodyear Blue Streak tires.
The 1967 Shelby GT350 fastback has a Dark Moss Green exterior and a black interior. It is described as “highly optioned.”
The 1968 Shelby GT500 convertible is one of just 153 of its kind built in 1968. The 1969 Shelby GT500 has Gulfstream Aqua exterior paint and black interior. It is one of only 1,534 1969-’70 GT500 fastbacks.
Inside Line says: A dream auction for Shelby aficionados.
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