Stirling Moss’ Shelby GT350 Mustang on the track | Bob Heathcote /Mazda RacewayCarroll Shelby’s performance skill was already well-known to Ford when the automaker asked him to work his magic on its new sporty compact, the Mustang, to make the car formidable in competition.
So just one year after the Mustang’s debut, the 1965 Shelby GT350 roared onto the scene, immediately racking up successes in SCCA road-racing events and winning three consecutive national championships. The GT350 also became known for its unbridled power and handling on back roads for those drivers lucky enough to obtain one.
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