In His Own Words

The following testimonial was submitted by Shelby American designer and legendary motorsports figure Peter Brock; the text has been edited for clarity.

Among the thousands of Mustang coupes originally built by the Ford Motor Company, only a relative few were selected to be modified by Carroll Shelby. Among today’s generation of young car enthusiasts, who weren’t around when the charismatic Texan’s “Hot Rod Mustangs” debuted some 55 years ago, the rarity and historical significance of this amazing automobile might be missed. But for those of any age who know and love fine cars, any of Shelby’s GT350 Mustangs are a rare and wonderful sight … with a sound that’s pure music to those who can remember when it signaled the approach of true automotive wonder.
For the last couple of decades, discerning collectors have been trying to unearth a “real Shelby” as the dwindling number of still-undiscovered examples has shrunk to almost zero. So, when any previously undiscovered GT350 is found in a barn or some dank, distant garage, it’s a cause for real celebration. Most “lost” GT350s, however, are in pretty wretched condition when discovered, and that’s probably why no one paid much attention to the rumors of some “old car” that was stored away years ago. Today, finding a GT350 Mustang in almost pristine condition is more than a minor miracle; it’s headline news on the automotive internet and the source of inestimable car guy conversations.

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