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1965-1966. The first time Shelby GTs were K-code 289 cubic [4.7 liters] V8 Fastbacks had their strength increased from 271 HP to 306 HP. Shelby has ordered 252 units in 1965 Fastbacks for converting a 1966 Shelby GT350. The project itself began in August 1964 and September of the first Shelby GT350s born. The audience was revealed on January 27, 1965. Shelby GT350 also featured Hooly carburetor, Cobra valve covers, intake special Cobra hi-rise manifold, 4-speed manual transmission, side exhausts, Wimbledon white body color with 2 stripes and no back seats, because the requirements of the SCCA [2-door Coupe only]. Overall, there were 562 road legal and GT350 Shelby GT360R 37 units built in 1965. The Shelby GT350R built for racing only. In 1966 the production was built in 2378 GT250s where 4 of them were special convertible to Shelby himself. Some say there were 6 of these convertible, but found 4 numbers correct framework. Shelby concluded an agreement with the Hertz Corporation in 1965 to build a special line 1001 GT350H V8s for "rent runner" program, which helped to expose Shelby Shelby Mustang across the country.
