Lot #1450.1 - Shortly after Ford introduced the road-going 2015 Shelby GT350 and track-ready GT350R, Ford Performance commissioned the Shelby GT350R-C as a competition version for the Grand Sport class in IMSA's Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge. This GT350R-C is one of only three built by longtime Ford Racing partner Multimatic Engineering. Developed for use on closed-course racetracks, it cannot be titled for the street. Of the three GT350R-C race cars manufactured by Multimatic Engineering, this is the only one that will ever be available for sale; one was destroyed on-track and the other is in Ford's permanent collection. This GT350R-C possesses special competition history, having raced as #158 during the 2015 season with co-drivers Jade Buford and Austin Cindric, who drove the GT50R-C to victory at Mosport. For 2016, the car returned as #76 with drivers Paul Holton and Pierre Kleinubing; their two podium finishes helping Ford win the Manufacturer's Championship. Under the race efforts managed by Multimatic and Compass Racing, the GT-350R-C competed at North America's top road courses, including Daytona International Speedway, Sebring, Watkins Glen and Laguna Seca. It's equipped with a 5.2-liter V8 engine with a flat-plane crank, race-tuned Bosch ECU, Multimatic DSSV suspension, Brembo 4-piston calipers, slotted rotors and race-tuned Bosch ABS controller, roll cage and all of the required safety equipment, including an FIA/IMSA-compliant fire-suppression system. Its current livery features a painting by philanthropic artist Jeff Hanson. **NOT STREET LEGAL** **SOLD ON BILL OF SALE**