Should be interesting to see what this car brings.
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/shelby/gt350/2094512.html
"Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251
Stock #: M5R213
VIN #: SFM5R213
Transmission: Manual
Condition: Mint
Exterior: White/Blue
Interior: Black
Seller's Description:
From its inaugural season in 1957, the B Production class of the SCCA had been dominated by Chevrolet and drivers like Dick Thompson and Don Yenko – that is, until 1965, when Jerry Titus and Carroll Shelby teamed up. To beat the competition, Shelby modified the street version of his GT350 with a host of performance upgrades and lightweight parts to make a special "race" model. These race versions were distinguished by an "R" in the CSM number rather than an "S" that was seen on the standard street cars; thus the GT350R was born. The formula resulted in Chevrolet being dethroned by Jerry Titus piloting a GT305R to the championship.
After a successful season capturing the B Production Championship, Shelby felt Ford wasn't doing enough to celebrate the achievement and took matters into his own hands. He loaded up a 289 Cobra, a 427 Cobra, a GT350 street car, a GT40, a Cobra Daytona and this GT350R with SFM #5R213. Dubbed the "Cobra Caravan," the cars went on a 12-city tour to promote the racing success of the Shelby cars. After the tour was over in 1966, 5R213 was sent, along with four other R models, to a group of wealthy businessmen in Peru, who wanted to form a spec racing series of their own. The car was campaigned in numerous Alpine-style races, including a Sixth Place finish in the inaugural running of the Caminos Del Inca in 1966.
In 1984, three of the cars were bought back to the U.S. by Richard Cohen and Gary Nufer. They essentially had to be smuggled aboard a Peruvian military plane into Miami to avoid being seized or cut up by the DEA, but, once stateside, all three cars found new owners. In 1998, 5R213 was purchased by Jay Bentley, who commissioned it to be restored and prepped for vintage racing; however, he sold it before completion to Corey Lawson. Lawson then went on to have it restored to concours specifications, with the intent to show it in 2004. It changed hands again before the current owner acquired it and commissioned John Brown of Thoroughbred Restorations to restore it to the highest possible standards in 2017. Once complete, the car took Gold at the SAAC-42 Concours and the 2017 Shelby Mid America Meet, as well as MCA Gold at the Grand Nationals the same year, making it an elusive "Triple Crown" winner in the Shelby world.
With only 20 or so known to exist of the original 36 R models made, these are some of the most prized cars among Shelby collectors. Additionally, being featured in the Cobra Caravan makes this one of just four R models with Shelby factory history. With the combination of a Triple Crown concours winner and extensive history and significance, 5R213 is the definition of a blue-chip collector car."
.........that reminds me, I need to buy my lottery ticket tonight on the way home from work........
Very nice car. interesting history.
I remember looking at 213 in Indianapolis at SAAC-42 last year. Very nice.
Anyone inquire about the price?
Man, what a SWEET looking car! Ya gotta love an R model!
Wow, what a car!
Step up boys!!!(these don't come up for sale all that often..) 8)
wow, nice
I know you need to be happy with "what you have" (and I am), but looking at my 66 the food chain just seems to get longer :)
66 - carryover - 65 - R - rare R - ....
Lottery time
This is truly an outstanding car !!
Perhaps bidding starts at 500K, moves to 850K quickly, jumps over 1 million>> then ???????
John
I'm like Terlingua, "When" I hit the lottery, I'll be the first in line to put it in my garage!!
I remember the first R model I seen was in 1984 and I was just amazed now as I was back then. Actually even more now!!! Super Cars!!!
Thanks for all the positive comments :)
A original battery would be icing on the cake . :D I might know where one is . ;)
I might know where there is an original 1966 date code , chrome ''General" fire extinguisher. ;)
Randy
Absolutely gorgeous car. But in addition to Bob Gaines' and gt350hr's comment for perfection. I think I'm seeing something that SEEMS to me and it's blatantly obvious (again to me) amiss. I'm a fanatic about "R Model" details. That being just the radiator top, location of the upper hose is good. I know the radiator top the other way around. The opening being on the drivers side. I can see how this could have been mistakenly done. IF during a recore of the radiator, the top could have been put on that way. Or if this particular radiator was originally built this way then okay, I'm good with it. Don't beat me up for pointing it out, but that's how I know an R model radiator should be.
Unfortunately, the posting of photos issue still exists, otherwise I would post many photos to make my point.
Cheers,
~Earl J
Quote from: SFM5S000 on April 18, 2018, 09:54:56 PM
Absolutely gorgeous car. But in addition to Bob Gaines' and gt350hr's comment for perfection. I think I'm seeing something that SEEMS to me and it's blatantly obvious (again to me) amiss. I'm a fanatic about "R Model" details. That being just the radiator top, location of the upper hose is good. I know the radiator top the other way around. The opening being on the drivers side. I can see how this could have been mistakenly done. IF during a recore of the radiator, the top could have been put on that way. Or if this particular radiator was originally built this way then okay, I'm good with it. Don't beat me up for pointing it out, but that's how I know an R model radiator should be.
Unfortunately, the posting of photos issue still exists, otherwise I would post many photos to make my point.
Cheers,
~Earl J
Good catch the cap opening originally is normally towards the driver side. It must have been put on backwards during re coring as you say.
This beauty belongs t a board member. He promised me that I could drive it for a weekend ;)
It makes the right sound... Spectacular to look at it...
But to drive for the weekend?
From True personal experience Unless you want to RACE it for the weekend... Not exactly fun :)
Appreciate all the comments.