Introduced in 1965, the Shelby GT350 was mainly built for the track. Powered by a modified 4.7-liter that delivered 306 HP, the musclecar had nothing to do with comfort and needed drivers with really good skills behind the steering wheel.
Things changed a bit the following year when Shelby rolled out rear seats and an optional automatic transmission, but the GT350 went on to keep its track-prepped status among musclecar enthusiasts. And rightfully so, we might add, as the original GT350s are joy to watch while performing on the track.
One of these ponies was recently brought back to its racing glory during the Historic Sports Car Racing series, a popular event in vintage sprint and endurance racing, at the Daytona International Speedway. Scroll below for the video and crank up the volume for some enticing V8 action.
Ask Ciprian about cars and he'll reveal an obsession with classics and an annoyance with modern design cues. Read his articles and you'll understand why his ideal SUV is the 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. Full profile
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