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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R105 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R533 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R533 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R535 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R535 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R535 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R535 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R535 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R002 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R098 , Owner Rick Kopec
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R098 , Owner Rick Kopec |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R098 , Owner Rick Kopec Getting some air! See Link at bottom of Pics for Press Release! |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R098 , Owner Rick Kopec |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R098 , Owner Rick Kopec |
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GT350 R # 98 on the track, Owner Rick Kopec |
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GT350 Ad - Wouldn't you love to be able to buy one today! |
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Check it out! (7) R models together at once! |
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1965 GT350 R # 5R095, owner Howard Pardee
SFM5R095 at Virginia International Raceway, Danville, VA 7/31-8/1/65 driven
by either Benjamin Franklin Warren, Jr. or John W. Scott to 4th overall and
2nd B/Production. Photo Roger Blanchard |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R530 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R530 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R530 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R530 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100 |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R100
Not having a very good day at the track! |
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1965 GT350 "R" model # 5R535 |
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Rick Kopec #5R098 Press Release -
"Drag Race Photo"
Each "R" model was
especially hand built with similar but, unique features like: "everything
delete" ( carpet, headliner, glass windows, door panels, original gas tank,
bumpers etc). Windows were replaced by plexiglas and the rear window was vented
for slip-stream. The front apron was replaced by a 'fish mouth' fiberglass
opening which allowed fresh air to be ducted for the oil cooler, radiator and
brakes. The quarter panel vents were riveted closed while the front fenders were
flared. The rear bumper was initially painted white and then eventually
eliminated entirely on some "R" Models. Shelby Mag Wheels were replaced by the
American Racing Mags. Even the speedometer was replaced by a 0-160 m.p.h.
version and the tach with an 8k unit. Special dash lights were installed to
indicate alternator, high beam and turn signals below the instrument pod. Each
car received. a roll bar, fire extinguisher and a special fiberglass seat(s).
Our car has the Optional Passenger Seat w/ 5-point Racing Harness. The motor was
'Shelby-ized" by Shelby Americans wizards and each boasted 350-370 h.p. by the
time it left the airplane hangar (factory). The engine looks 'spaced out' with
huge oil breather stacks and a mammoth oil pan. The gas tank was replaced w/ a
34 gallon unit, which was fed by opening the trunk. Even the battery was moved ,
for weight transfer gain, to the trunk. Every "R" model was track tested at
Willow Springs Ca. before delivery. Shelby even gave notice to all Corvette
racers that "the only time a Corvette would see Victory Lane is if a Shelby GT
350 didn't show up". Hence the legend was born.
After initial
production of the first factory team cars only 32 actual Shelby "R" competition
models were built for corporate / public use. Each carries a special V.I.N.
number and were not sold for street use. Despite the fact they only cost $5950
new not many "R" models were sold.
The moment you start
the car....you know it's pure race bred. The sound is deafening. The exhaust and
carbs compete for the most "db". You can tell Carroll Shelby meant business.
