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White 1965 Shelby GT 350 Replica

White 1965 Shelby GT 350 Replica

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This car was pretty bad. It was the owners first car so he wanted it restored.

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Drivers side cowl area.

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The rebuilding process is started.

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Front end is replaced.

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Complete rear frame repair. A car needing this much is done in stages so we don’t loose the integrity of the entire body.

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Rear of the car is replaced.

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Sean is getting it ready for a new floor.

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Sean drilling the 180 holes needed to replace a floor.

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All repairs done, now prep for paint.

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Body work is finished. Ready for primer.

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Body in primer.

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Original color Wimbledon white is applied.

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Original engine had water in cylinder #6. We were able to repair it.

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Sean is rebuilding the original 289 engine.

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Duct work for original rear brake cooling is installed.

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Stuart Warner gages are installed which are duplicates of original R model dash gages.

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Shelby stripes are painted 1964 Ford guardsman blue.

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Almost complete.

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R model interior.

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Original 289.

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Back seat.

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Completed 1965 GT 350

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This client has owned this car since he was a teenager. Now gets to drive it again.

Pure Performance in White

This 1965 Shelby GT350 replica may not have come from Shelby’s original stable, but every inch of this build pays tribute to one of the most iconic Mustangs ever made. Finished in classic Wimbledon White with bold blue Le Mans stripes, this GT350 tribute captures the aggressive stance, lightweight feel, and race-inspired styling that made the original so legendary.

Brought to Mustang Craftsmen by an enthusiast who wanted more than just looks, this build was approached with the same precision and performance-driven mindset that Carroll Shelby himself would have demanded. The body was stripped and meticulously reworked for clean, crisp lines and panel fitment, then refinished in high-gloss white with correct striping and badging to honor the original GT350 aesthetic.

Under the hood, performance takes priority. A powerful small-block V8, paired with a lightweight setup and tight suspension, gives this car the responsiveness and raw edge the original was known for. From its side-exit exhaust to its minimalist, driver-focused interior, this replica doesn’t just look like a Shelby—it drives like one.