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Lot #709 - Mileage: 5000 since completion. Exterior color: Wimbledon White with Blue LeMans racing stripes. Interior color: black. Engine: Shelby-tuned Ford Cobra 289cid/306hp high performance V8. Transmission: Fully synchronized Borg Warner special close ratio 4-speed manual transmission. Do you absolutely love the 1966 Shelby GT350 but don't feel like spending the $200,000 to enjoy one? We understand. Featuring original design options. this is simply an outstanding Shelby GT350 re-creation tailored after the original. As a matter of fact, this car may actually perform even better than an original. Best of all you get the wonderful Shelby look, Shelby features and Shelby feel for a fraction of the Shelby price. Take a gander your eyes will thank you. Engine: 289cid/306hp high performance V8, special high-rise aluminum manifold, 4-barrel carburetor and finned Cobra aluminum valve covers. Fully synchronized Borg Warner special close ratio 4-speed manual transmission, Tri-Y headers, hand-built tubular tuned side exhaust with 18" glass packs, posi-traction 8" rear end, Kelsey Hayes front disc brakes, Koni adjustable shock absorbers and quick ratio steering. Interior: All black interior with bucket seats, quick release racing-style seat belts, special instrument cluster including tachometer, water temp gauge, oil pressure and fuel gauge, wood-rimmed aluminum steering wheel and glovebox signed by Carroll Shelby. Exterior: Wimbledon White with blue LeMans racing stripes, 5-spoke Shelby aluminum wheels, fiberglass hood with functional hood scoop, fiberglass side scoops, 350 competition side stripe and Plexiglas quarter panel windows. Collectors are passionate about the early year Shelby's and it is easy to see why.