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