Lime Gold 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 Flexes Original Paint, Numbers-Matching Everything

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Introduced in April 1964, the Ford Mustang came standard with a six-cylinder engine rated at 105 horsepower. However, the options list included a couple of V8 units that put it into 200-horsepower territory. The range-topping 289-cubic-inch (4.7-liter) HiPo mill, for instance, sent 271 horses to the rear wheels. But Ford took things up a notch in 1965. That's when the first Mustang designed by Carroll Shelby arrived in showrooms. I'm talking about the iconic GT350, which debuted as a track-read

Introduced in April 1964, the Ford Mustang came standard with a six-cylinder engine rated at 105 horsepower. However, the options list included a couple of V8 units that put it into 200-horsepower territory. The range-topping 289-cubic-inch (4.7-liter) HiPo mill, for instance, sent 271 horses to the rear wheels. But Ford took things up a notch in 1965.

That's when the first Mustang designed by Carroll Shelby arrived in showrooms. I'm talking about the iconic GT350, which debuted as a track-ready pony that was lighter and notably more potent than the regular 'Stang. Sporting the HiPo K-code engine topped by a four-barrel Holley carburetor, the GT350 had 306 horsepower at its disposal.

The recipe was successful, and the nameplate remained in production through 1969, when Ford and Carroll parted ways. Some left-over cars were sold during the 1970 model year. With 7,104 units built over five model years (including prototypes and race cars), the GT350 is a relatively rare and highly desirable classic.