2020 gt350R vs 1965 gt350

[Classic Lover]

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[GTthree50]

The modern Shelby is a superior car in every respect but I’d take that 65’ hands down given the choice. So visceral, probably not a great daily it brings so much to the table.

 

[Epiphany]

When the two are shown together, the '65 looks like a frail, 95 year old woman that would break every bone in her body if she fell over. I appreciate originality, but my God, save the originals and bolt on a more serious wheel/tire combination. The rest of the car deserves it.

 

[lunatect]

When the two are shown together, the '65 looks like a frail, 95 year old woman that would break every bone in her body if she fell over. I appreciate originality, but my God, save the originals and bolt on a more serious wheel/tire combination. The rest of the car deserves it.

Yeah, I imagine that the new one would run a much quicker lap time at the big track at Willow Springs.

 

[UpACurb]

So maybe not an exact comparison but about a year ago or so I sold my original 67 Shelby GT500

I'll just say this.....

The worst parts about the car were

1. Everyone assumed it was a clone ...no one thought people actually drove them around ....would get comments at cars and coffee all the time

2. I had modern rubber on it but to be honest it drove like a 50 year old car ...the brakes sucked ....the motor was a 428 ...but it was almost the same 428 they put in just about every other Mustang that had a 428
Spoke with gt350 owners...their cars sounded no different then all other 289 cars with a cam

3. You can't leave them parked anywhere....too easy to steal

That's what I love about the gt350 today....a unique motor that every other Mustang gt owner can't copy with a few bolt ons

My gt500 felt more like a museum piece than something i could enjoy


For your enjoyment.... me doing doughnuts in my gt500 for my old company

 

[PP0001]

The modern Shelby is a superior car in every respect but I’d take that 65’ hands down given the choice. So visceral, probably not a great daily it brings so much to the table.

I always admired the '65 Shelby's and after driving SFM5S039 back in the early 90's (my buddies car) I was smitten with these very cool cars and as much as I absolutely love the 2nd generation R models it would also be a no brainer for me to choose the '65 hands down as well.

As far as this later built model '65 (front mounted battery), I have known Peter Klutt for some ~35 years and for anyone to suggest that he add some upgraded wheels and tires to a fully restored '65 GT350 that is worth some ~$450,000 which he is trying to sell and possibly restored at his shop that won't happen under Peter's ownership!

 

[Jimmy Dean]

So maybe not an exact comparison but about a year ago or so I sold my original 67 Shelby GT500

I'll just say this.....

The worst parts about the car were

1. Everyone assumed it was a clone ...no one thought people actually drove them around ....would get comments at cars and coffee all the time

2. I had modern rubber on it but to be honest it drove like a 50 year old car ...the brakes sucked ....the motor was a 428 ...but it was almost the same 428 they put in just about every other Mustang that had a 428
Spoke with gt350 owners...their cars sounded no different then all other 289 cars with a cam

3. You can't leave them parked anywhere....too easy to steal

That's what I love about the gt350 today....a unique motor that every other Mustang gt owner can't copy with a few bolt ons

My gt500 felt more like a museum piece than something i could enjoy


For your enjoyment.... me doing doughnuts in my gt500 for my old company

yeah, I know where an original 68 GT500KR is, its been there for 20 years I have seen it once. otherwise it stays inside the closed garage (and that once was because I was over there). he says he takes it out twice a year tops, too risky to do more. shame honestly, but, I get it.

 

[s2ms]

Interesting they say in the video there were 25, 65 GT350 R-models when in fact there were 36 built.

 

[svttim]

Obviously two different times. Anyone who would not want the 65 may need to see a therapist but the 2020 is a fare better car, as it should be

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