The 1967 Shelby GT350 is certainly one of the most iconic and sought-after muscle cars of all time. Whether it is the best-looking GT350 is subjective and up for debate, but many enthusiasts and collectors would argue that it is among the most beautiful and powerful Mustangs ever produced.
1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback
The 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback was a high-performance version of the Ford Mustang, produced by Shelby American from 1965 to 1970. The GT350 was designed as a track-focused sports car that could be driven on the street, and it quickly gained a reputation for its speed and handling.
The 1967 model year was a significant one for the GT350, as it marked the introduction of several new features and upgrades. These included a revised front end with a larger grille opening, a new rear spoiler, and updated suspension components that improved handling and ride quality.
Under the hood, the 1967 GT350 was powered by a 4.7-liter (289 cubic inch) V8 engine, which produced 306 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of torque. The engine was mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and it featured a high-rise aluminum intake manifold, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, and a high-performance camshaft.
In addition to its performance upgrades, the 1967 GT350 also featured several cosmetic enhancements, including distinctive side stripes, a Shelby Cobra emblem on the grille, and a set of 15-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear tires.
Overall, the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback is considered one of the most iconic and desirable American muscle cars of all time. Its combination of style, performance, and rarity has made it a highly sought-after collector’s item for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Carroll did a fine job in 1967 with the fastback 350 GT – some devoted fans would argue this model year is the best-looking Shelby Mustang. And, if we judge by the looks of one particular example (Shelby American serial number #03002), we couldn’t think of strong enough reasons to disagree.
Like most Shelby-branded wild ponies from Dearborn, this stellar-looking automobile strongly connects to its past. Having spent its first forty years with the same owner, it received several upgrades and heaps of TLC.
The original buyer never drove it in adverse elements, and the other three who owned it continued the tradition. In 2007, the car took a short trip over the Atlantic to the UK (of all automotive places on Planet Piston), but returned to the motherland in 2016.
All the car’s literature is still available, and collectors (and investors alike) are very selective regarding this element. Apart from the purchase documentation, the original owner’s manuals and windows stickers accompany the car wherever it will go next.
But, paperwork aside, the car itself is a monument of pure joy. The seller (and current owner) emphasizes the originality of his possession. “The body, paint, interior, engine compartment, and chassis are all extraordinary. When new James Vigani (author’s note – the first owner) had the dealer install a factory Traction-Loc differential, and in 1968, the Koni shocks that are still on the car today.”
A few chips and scratches show the car saw more than just the interior of a barn in its 56 years, and the mileage (a blink over 70k miles / some 112,700 km) tells it like it is. This Shelby – one of 1,175 made for ’67 – had its fair share of wheel spinning.