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289cu OHV Supercharged V8 Engine Single Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor Approx. 350hp 5-Speed Manual Transmission Front Independent Suspension – Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *Classic White with Blue stripes *Appearance of a Shelby GT350 *Fitted with a centrifugal supercharger *5-Speed transmission THE MOTORCAR OFFERED Ford created a new class of car almost overnight with the introduction of the Mustang Sports Coupe partway through the 1964 season, catching the rest of the US auto industry off-guard. The brainchild of Lee Iacocca, subsequent savior of the Chrysler Corporation, the Mustang is one of the most remarkable automotive success stories of modern times and arguably the pinnacle of Iacocca's long career with Ford. Legendary Texan racing driver Carroll Shelby's team had been campaigning Ford's Mustang 'pony car' with considerable success in North America, winning the SCCA's B-Production title three years running in the mid-1960s. Capitalizing on his success, Shelby began manufacturing a Shelby GT based on the Mustang, which were officially sanctioned and sold through selected Ford dealerships. The first Shelby Mustang – the GT350 – arrived in 1965 powered by a modified version of Ford's 289ci high-performance small-block V8 producing 306bhp, with options of a 340-360bhp unit in competition trim or 400bhp supercharged. A 4-speed Borg-Warner manual gearbox was the stock transmission on early Shelby Mustangs, though a heavy-duty, 3-speed automatic soon became available as an option. The running gear was up-rated appropriately to cope with the GT350's increased performance, though outwardly there was little to distinguish Shelby's GT350 from the standard product apart from a pair of broad 'racing' stripes down the body centerline. While not an original GT350 produced by Shelby, the car offered here is an honest visual recreation of the famed sports car using a K-code Fastback. Furthermore, this Mustang takes the performance envelope up a level thanks to the presence of a centrifugal supercharger under the hood. The vehicle is certainly a thrill between the immense power, supercharger whoosh and V8 rumble. Finished in the white body with twin blue stripes, the fastback certainly has a classic look. While some minor imperfections are present both inside and out, the car remains in fair condition overall. Inside, the sporty look is continued thanks to dash tachometer and boost gauge. A 5-speed transmission connects the V8 to the rear axle. For anyone seeking classic American thrills, look no further.