How Carroll Shelby made the 1965 Mustang GT350. What changed in 1966?

Car tour & history for two Shelby Mustang GT350s - revving up a 1965 in Wimbledon White, and a 1966 in Candy Apple Red.
See how Carroll Shelby built the Mustang into a track car, then made it more streetable again. Join Gary Klutt from Legendary Motorcar as he reviews every inch of these classic muscle cars, and see a few others in our inventory - including a Hertz rent-a-racer, and an AC 289 Cobra
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[@legendarymotorcar]

Which one of these Shelby Mustangs are you taking home given the choice, the '65 or the '66? Let us know in the comments!

[@aubandjoe1778]

65 with 66 interior would be perfect

[@Tbird1549]

I love that 65!

[@rongrieve9700]

I would take home the ‘65. If your going to get one...get the one that Shelby truly designed. I think they started to drift further away every year after for creature comforts.

[@davevan9150]

65 for the raw experience, but wouldn't drive it as much, so I'd have to get the latest gen too. :)

[@kevinbarrett9615]

65, a very pure version without compromise. Love the side exhaust and the 15” wheels.

[@jamiecampbell3068]

My uncle bought a 1965 Shelby GT350 that had been traded into Grady Whitlock Ford, in Beckley, West Virginia. Owner wanted a new '67 GT500. The '65 had an Isky cam set, a Joe Mondello port and polish, with the Shelby American tri Y headers in the trunk. The engine wore Jardine headers, open exhaust, Ansen blow proof bell housing, and a completely balanced lower end. I don't want to quote this part .. .. but I'm pretty sure that Holman & Moody built that 289 for the previous owner.. Had the Shelby slapper bars, to the torque boxes, a driveshaft loop, and a massive, side sumped oil pan. A literal dual threat, road race and dragstrip Shelby. He drove that car to work in the mines for three years, before a baby sent it down the road. My aunt drove that heavy clutched monster while 8 months pregnant. The previous owner lived in South Carolina I believe ?? He also traded in a 289 green, side exhaust, wire spoked AC Cobra. At that time, he wanted a 1969 GT500. While my uncle did not buy the AC Cobra, he did go thru the carburetors on that car. Believe the AC Cobra was purchased by a mining executive in Virginia, at that time. The car made it back to Grady Whitlock Ford several times in the 1970's. Memory may be the Fairchild family that owned that Cobra ??? Grady Whitlock also had a GT40 in the showroom for several years. You'd think being West Virginia .. such cars wouldn't make it thru showrooms in that state. But Grady being who he was, there was always something interesting in hisnhands. Of all the cars that have gone thru my families hands, thru the years .. .. my dad's '59 Impala convertible and that '65 Shelby .. are by far my favorites.

[@johnclemans7802]

Still have my dad's 67 GT 500. The dash board was signed by Shelby in the early 90's, at Woodley Park in Van Nuys!

[@maureenmchugh4890]

Love the way you brought back Tom's lines..."Do You want a Car like this?"

[@danielsoutherd]

This is the first really comprehensive comparison between the 65 and 66 GT 350. Keep up the good enthusiast tailored videos!

[@legendarymotorcar]

Hey thanks! you got it!

[@TheUsmc0802]

Very good episode!!!!! 65 is the one to get!

[@341_motorsports5]

Carroll is one automotive icon I wish I got a chance to meet

[@MrBalloonfoot]

When I was vintage racing my GT-350 at Monterey he came up to me and said, "It does my heart good seeing you boys having so much fun with my cars!" Then he posed for a picture with me. Carroll Shelby was the real thing for sure!

[@FrankySilverFace]

Couldn't even blink for fear of missing one second of this video.

[@phoenixblack1220]

Another note, the stripes were painted on the rocker panels of the 65 and changed to vinyl tape on for 66 and up. Great video!

[@williambutler8624]

I would have to go with the 65,that would be my choice, the first year of the Shelby, Carroll Shelby is a legend, excellent video.

[@policeofficer94]

Gary and Peter you have the greatest job in the world !! Well done Gary. Thank you!

[@dotts5352]

Classic GT menu music for the classic GT350 video. I like what you did there.

[@RichGT350r]

I’m taking the ‘65! What a beast! I’m proud to have her Great Granddaughter In my garage! Thanks so much for sharing this with us! 👍 I was lucky enough to grab a 2020 GT350R HERITAGE!

[@legendarymotorcar]

right on! how does that 2020 work?

[@RichGT350r]

@@legendarymotorcar She is a Wonderful Machine! Wow! My only issue is... it is cold outside and we have a foot of snow on the ground! Can’t wait for spring!

[@legendarymotorcar]

@@RichGT350r us too!

[@RichGT350r]

@@legendarymotorcar you guys are doing wonderful things by not letting history be forgotten! Please keep doing what your doing... what your doing by showing everyone the history of these precious automobiles can’t be forgotten! 👍👍👍!

[@Arayig1982]

Posi is a GM term for limited slip differential while Traction-Lock was Ford's.

[@goesfastandfar]

Great video with some fine examples! Some '65's did leave the Shelby hanger with OTT LeMans stripes, but very few. The rest were dealer installed; most were not put on correctly though.

[@billdavis8643]

Gary. I loved you and your Dad Peter's TV shows. I also proudly display my autographed Legendary Motorcar Company vanity plate out in my garage. Thank you for taking the time to autograph it for me; it is one of my prized collectibles. Looking forward to more of these great videos!!!

[@pattysmith5924]

You really do a great job explaining things and keeping it interested. I love this channel

[@legendarymotorcar]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@myhemi5423]

Holy moly I haven't heard that saying in a while. Do you need a car like this? R.I.P Tom you're surely missed

[@TheUsmc0802]

Yeah man, it gave me chills. ....you want a car like this!

[@steverice7546]

Awwww. No. I had not heard about Tom’s passing. Fuck. Dream Car Garage is my all time favorite. Damn. RIP Tom. Condolences to his family and Peter and everyone at Legendary.

[@Seadog..11]

I own a 68 KR.. The scoop on the side of the body in front of the drive axle.. is made for wheel well air flow. It helped prevent the flow from lifting the body. It was never officially called a break cooler scoop or whatever people called it. PS, good video but you have to work on getting rid of that used car salesman smile.. 😃

[@ProminentPancake]

That GT2 menu music really hits the nostalgic feels haha. Good stuff.

[@primozkrajcar4144]

Thank you for the great video. I miss my 66 GT350H like crazy. It was a clone but very well made. Keep the great videos coming!

[@ng6424]

Yes I DO NEED THIS 65

[@charlesdalton985]

Of the two, I’d take the 65. Far closer to the actual race car of the day. In reality, hard to go wrong with either. Thank you for more great content. Stay safe 👍

[@kierankennedy8351]

nice rides I was lucky to meet carroll years ago and get some autographs

[@JA-sm9zf]

I really enjoy watching this video - I’ve seen it several times! Thank you for sharing.

[@MarkCarr331]

The R model had active front brake cooling ducts to front discs, many more actual race car parts you mentioned. This was the street car version shown. You should do another with the added R model or restomod built to resemble or function as one

[@brianrobinson7972]

Well done !!

[@LTJohn]

I like the use of the Gran Turismo music. 😎👍

[@reevinriggin3570]

Awesome content! Thanks for sharing those beautiful Shelby's. Really diggin your channel!

[@jabrielolivarez5445]

Nice touch with the Gran Turismo music.

[@richieannarelli5714]

Awesome video 66 my dream

[@ghuff31]

That's the garage music from gran turismo playing in the background. Nice touch!

[@JeffSayYes]

this guy seems so happy to be making this video

[@montenero69]

Remember back in the day .... many of us did a fair amount of street racing. A firend's Cousin from Texas showed up one night in a 1965 Shelby. 4:56 rear and slicks and kicked all the contenders asses ! very strong car.

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! GREAT VIDEO & EDUCATION!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@hbuzgon9557]

Good to see your are back producing car videos....

[@legendarymotorcar]

Thanks! be sure to subscribe, more coming every week!

[@hbuzgon9557]

@@legendarymotorcar Can you send me an autograph picture from you and your dad. I got a poster from the original host that big guy 15 years ago....

[@legendarymotorcar]

@@hbuzgon9557 Send me at email with your info! [e-mail]

[@rbrboulet]

Awesome video!

[@dominikw8820]

That was interesting to see the difference between 65 and 66. Thanks!

[@dinosoarmotorsports]

Yeah, I think I need this car, and in 1965 only, please! Great video, thanks!

[@jeffgagnon4557]

Gary 1965 all the way. Great episode, btw hold off on a Cobra episode. Sending a prop for it. Ryan knows. All the best!

[@legendarymotorcar]

you got it! Thanks for all the support!

[@kst1340]

Great cars! Cool video

[@legendarymotorcar]

Thanks Kevin!

[@bmwlover1981]

Great video guys. Keep the new stuff coming!

[@legendarymotorcar]

More to come!

[@richcar3434]

The Gran Turismo video game music was a nice touch too.

[@kennaaye8596]

Fun video, thanks!

[@edgartapia1965]

Great video. I’ve watched it multiple times

[@stuartb9323]

So glad to see you guys back ! I must have watched the old episodes so many times wishing I would catch a "new" show pop up. I'm hoping you will still drive some of the cars as hard as your Dad did 🙂 Maybe you can use the old intro music for your show Gary...its so legendary! Cheers

[@legendarymotorcar]

That's the plan once winter passes. We do have a drive in the can coming up in the next couple weeks. Stay tuned

[@orb276]

Brought me back to watching Dream Car Garage when I was a kid, I love living so close to legendary, used to be able to pay $5 and tour the museum

[@paddysnow3766]

Thanks so very much for the history on that car it was very informative and enjoyed watching this video. Your doing great in tge in automotive history.

[@stevejanka361]

Lots of interesting trivia. And all relevant. Great video. You take care and good luck with the new show.

[@legendarymotorcar]

Glad you enjoyed it! thanks!

[@kevinbarrett9615]

I love these cars I remember as a kid cutting pictures out of Popular Mechanics and putting it on my “car wall” that was well over 50 years ago. You must have got the expression “darts” from your dad 😄

[@MrBalloonfoot]

This video was very well done. More accurate than I would have expected. Two items that were not correct were: All 1966 GT-350s came with black valve covers. This is not correct. Both of my GT-350s (6S169 and 6S1245) came with hollow Cobra lettered valve covers (Silver/gray). 2nd Posi rear ends in 1966 GT-350s? I don't think so. 6S169 had a locker. 6S1245 (A Hertz Car) had an open rear end. I never saw or knew of a 66 GT-350 that came with positive-traction. Fords posi didn't work worth a darn in 66 anyway!

[@barryuttley1164]

Great video keep them coming

[@legendarymotorcar]

you got it!

[@dinorossi6611]

man those staches ... criminal mindz

[@jeepguy220]

the Shelby GT350 is a legend from day 1. a track car that could stop at the market on the way home.

[@Tom_mods]

Awesome video Gary keep up the good work!

[@legendarymotorcar]

Thanks, will do!

[@carterbland7117]

Thank you for the video Hope you send more I'm al one time fan here in St Louis

[@thepianochannel8519]

The young man looks very familiar to someone else I know at Legendary (who restored my red Hertz and yes the red paint has held up very well decades later.) Good to see the torch being passed to a young, highly competent, good looking and very presentable version of the early iteration. He is the perfect choice for the ambassador of all of Legendary's current and future offerings. I highly approve.

[@sfm5s]

65’s had several assembly line modifications. Some came from the factory with radios, rear exiting exhaust (14 units),different steering wheels , rear axle ratios. Batteries went back to the front. There are lots of little subtle changes. The main changes that never changed was the motor exterior modifications, the locker, the konis, overrides, back deck inside, lower suspension, driveshaft loop and horn switch and tach. Mine came with radio, stripes, wheels and rear exiting custom exhaust and 411s.

[@stevengriffin7873]

WIMBLEDON white get it right please.

[@goesfastandfar]

I heard that too. Most people call it Wimble-TONNE, which is incorrect.

[@delasalleal]

I bought a new 66 GT350 from S&C Ford (San Francisco) which turned out to be a "carry-over" model. One of the hardest cars to drive around the City because of that super heavy clutch and locker rear end (yes, it did sound like it broke everytime you went around a corner). Had to get rid of it in 1968 (Viet Nam). In 2015, I purchased a new 2016 Shelby GT350 (same color - blue/white strips). Disappointed that Ford went with the Oxford White. I recommend anyone interested, buy the 2015-2020 GT350 - best Mustang EVER built by Ford. The 1965-66 versions are collector cars that will sit in a garage or showroom and hardly even driven. Buy a clone, much cheaper. I have passed my 2016 Shelby to my son, and since Ford will not build anymore, I hope he keeps it in the family for a long time.

[@GaryHale-b8h]

I've enjoyed watching you guys on TV for years. One of my favorites was the Ford GT restoration. Anyways, great job. Keep 'em comming! 9:37

[@zentyme]

great job, i learned allot. big Shelby fan i just like them all

[@j.lrod.7874]

Nice video. 👍🏾

[@marshall60m4]

Loved the tribute to Toms line. He would concur

[@legendarymotorcar]

His spirit will always live on

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for making this informative comparison video

[@legendarymotorcar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@briangayton9932]

Pretty kool video 🍻🇺🇸

[@totljag1]

My 2007 Shelby GT reminds me of the 65 a lot

[@jimventrilio6947]

He missed the bigger oil pan on the '66, can't recall if they were on the 65 model, street or track. I had a 66 (6S1089). Never drove a 65, but I sat in one and started the engine inside a Ford dealer's garage, which was partially underground...phew what a sound from those side exhausts. Don't know if it was a street or race version, but the 65s were more beastly than the 66. My friend has a 65 hi-po GT, and there was a big difference between that my my 66 Shelby.

[@rickintexas1584]

Great video about 2 great cars.

[@SpeedandChromeTV]

Great stuff.

[@tacobreather]

The ‘65 GT350 is a legit icon.

[@68mustangrestoration34]

Nice touch at the end with a shout out to Tom. But do you want a car like this? Heck ya

[@michaeldisomma9476]

I like this channel! You do a great job. Peter should be proud. Do more Chevy Novas!!!!

[@stanbrow]

Miss your TV show

[@jimmielittle877]

Red 66 looks sweet 🌻

[@bradc32]

65 is killer..both are well done

[@JpJp-ks1cz]

Awesome video!

[@legendarymotorcar]

Thanks!

[@donaldhill2775]

Love these cars, got the 65 in the 66 colour… 😂 well actually a cloned up coupe I built but I still love it !

[@mikemeyerphotopro]

Love the exhaust note on the '65. I'm sure the R model is even nastier !!! Great channel guys :)

[@legendarymotorcar]

Hey Thanks Mike! Yes the R model is even nastier!

[@gary9426]

Great video...very interesting and informative. Thanks for posting!

[@michaelbrinkley9323]

Awesome

[@FappinSteve]

2:50 Oil pressure is measured in RPM's? Didn't know that.

[@joeytacey743]

Yeah I saw that too, he said tachometer and pointed to the oil pressure gauge then he said oil pressure and pointed to the tachometer😂😂😂

[@johnpoyer6422]

Great comparison!!!

[@stefanospasaro7668]

Awesome video Gary 👍

[@legendarymotorcar]

Thanks 👍

[@jimnite4919]

Between the two, the ‘65 got my vote!!

[@supersonique001]

You forgot the sexiest thing about that era of Shelby mustangs, the Hurst shifter girl Linda Vaughn!

[@markweber7275]

Good show, 65’ hands down! Thanks

[@marianolozano5169]

Loved the video! I am chasing a 66’ (my year of birth) GT350 original Black. There were only 32 ever produced. If you happen to cross one of those with engine matching numbers..., I am in!! Congrats again for the videos. Rgds from Riverside, CT

[@dewightkey6975]

One thing a bout it's got the hot 289 last yr for it was 67 306 HD they did have 315 hp or blower power 360

[@Buck_Em_Garage]

Gran Tourismo backing music rules!

[@batman48195]

Well done Gary! I really enjoyed this. Brian

[@jamesboyd8481]

Proud owner of 6S173

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Very informative, I actually leaned something today, about a car I thought I knew. I remember in 65 the Popular Mechanics article about these cars , l cut it out and put it on my “car wall”.

[@legendarymotorcar]

Love it!

[@HoosierDaddy_]

Sweeeet car! Love the quality of the cars!

[@georgevprochazka5316]

A smart car guy ! LOVE IT

[@legendarymotorcar]

Who you callin' a 'Smart Car' guy?! ;-)

[@JM-te6ot]

You didnt mention that the 289 was a 271 hipo version, the Shelby had a stiffer solid cam than stock.

[@whereman1199]

Great video, loved what you put in to it... I will take the 65, love the wheels.

[@marcallen7233]

👍 Yes, I need a car like the 65 GT 350!

[@mikestang679]

Venice, California builds....

[@dedwards777]

Love your channel! Is your cable show still on? I really liked watching that. Thanks

[@legendarymotorcar]

Hey John, we are just on KZbin now! be sure to subscribe to catch our weekly videos!

[@ansonwill1999]

Good job young man your father taught you well