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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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A friend of my father's just bought this...

it's a REAL one, not a replica

Shelby GT 350






























(yes, it's me above )



(Max, a friend of mine )







And a little video clip, i tried to capture the sound but was too loud

click here

(sorry, all phone pics and video, but they give a rough idea )
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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american muscle
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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Lovely, the proper Shelby mustang, light and balanced.

But do you know why they called it the 350?
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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well done mate that is sooooo clean
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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Love it Pet!
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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nice, i bet thats worth a few quid tho
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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Mint.. classic
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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That is pure sex.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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I've always had a soft spot for mustangs and that's one of the best. Bet that cost him a small fortune if its all numbers matching and original

As for the GT350 it doesnt really mean anything it's just the model of the car.

A small tip if he ever wants/needs to sell her, ship it back to america as cars like that are going for stupid money over there. Alot of the muscle cars in england are being shipped back by their owners as they're making so much money on them.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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As for the GT350 it doesnt really mean anything it's just the model of the car.
It does.

It was the distance from the engine shop to the production line in feet.

GT500 never meant anything, it was just called it to sound cool.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 89XR2
As for the GT350 it doesnt really mean anything it's just the model of the car.
It does.

It was the distance from the engine shop to the production line in feet.

GT500 never meant anything, it was just called it to sound cool.
From what i've read that was just a rumour.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 89XR2
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As for the GT350 it doesnt really mean anything it's just the model of the car.
It does.

It was the distance from the engine shop to the production line in feet.

GT500 never meant anything, it was just called it to sound cool.
From what i've read that was just a rumour.
Perhaps so but I also read in Tattler that the moon landings were a conspiracy.

And unless you just so happen to be sharing a computer room with Carol Shelby I doubt we'll know for sure either.

I just thought it was an interesting anecdote and wondered if others had read it too.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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what a beauty
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 89XR2
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As for the GT350 it doesnt really mean anything it's just the model of the car.
It does.

It was the distance from the engine shop to the production line in feet.

GT500 never meant anything, it was just called it to sound cool.
From what i've read that was just a rumour.
Perhaps so but I also read in Tattler that the moon landings were a conspiracy.

And unless you just so happen to be sharing a computer room with Carol Shelby I doubt we'll know for sure either.

I just thought it was an interesting anecdote and wondered if others had read it too.
Personally I wouldnt be at all suprised if he called it the GT 350 because it was 100 better than the GT 250. You're correct though of course, the machine shop thing is a nice touch
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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I recognise that house
He has too many cars already !

I gather tank tops and tight jeans are still the rage in France then mate ?

Nice car though.

I take it the 500 is the bigger brother to it ?

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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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thanks Roastie
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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Is that an old citroen parked next to it ?
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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nope, a Fiat 500
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Petrucci
nope, a Fiat 500
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Petrucci
nope, a Fiat 500
Oh yes i remember the Fiat !!

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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelG

I take it the 500 is the bigger brother to it ?
GT350 was the 65' 66' Mustangs and the GT500 was the newer 67'-69' Mustang.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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Nice, Would not mind one of those myself...

Al..............
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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That's gorgeous
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Love the air filter, looks quite nostalgaic when you see these old V's with out plenum's and rails just a big chrome airfilter housing. Hard as Feck
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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Total Classic American Muscle Car!Lovin it!
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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Stunning!!
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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Lovelly!

I noticed the plate with the orange on, is it orange county new york or florida? out of interest
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Dammed!! he's wearing a T-shirt while my nuts are almost freezing off


oh, very nice car btw
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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We need video or at least audio Pet
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Cam

We need video or at least audio Pet
https://passionford.com/upload/shelby/shelby.3gp

There you go mate.
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