There's a ton of previous-gen Ford Mustangs on sale as we speak, and we just came across one that bears Shelby's signature. It is a 2017 GT350 that hasn't seen much action during these years, and for what it offers, it is a lot of car for the money.
But on the Benjamins in a few moments, as first, we have to tell you about its red paint finish that looks just as good today as it did a few years back when the car rolled off the line. It has white racing strips, a spoiler on the tailgate, black alloys with a V-spoke design, and privacy windows.
The latter keep the black interior hidden away from prying eyes. It features a pair of Recaro bucket seats for the driver and the person riding shotgun that was wrapped in suede, has a cramped backseat, some carbon fiber accents here and there, and a few logos reminding its occupants that it's not the regular 'Stang, but something a bit more special.
Anyone who has a soft spot for muscle cars, especially those made under the close watch of the Dearborn company, can tell you about the firepower. It is a 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V8, which pumps out 526 horsepower (534 ps/392 kW) and 429 pound-feet (582 Nm) of torque. It's mated to a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive, and the more hardcore GT350R also shared this setup from the same era.
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
Both models were retired towards the end of 2020, leaving the GT500 as the only Shelby-branded 'Stang in the S550 lineup. And suppose you're curious how it compares to the S650 generation, aka the new one. In that case, you should know that the Dark Horse enjoys 500 horsepower (507 ps/373 kW) from its naturally aspirated 5.0L unit, whereas the 2024 GT puts 480 horses (487 ps/358 kW) under the driver's right foot. The thrust is 418 and 415 lb-ft (567-563 Nm) of torque, respectively.
Now, we promised to speak about the finances, and that part of the story is right here. So, how much do you think this low-mileage 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 costs, considering that it is punchier and more exciting than both the latest GT and Dark Horse? That would be $56,900. As you probably already know, the asking price places it between the GT and Dark Horse, which have respective MSRPs of $42,710 and $59,485, or $52,370 and $63,480 when referring to the Premium trim levels.
If it has convinced you to buy it, then you should clock on the Garage Kept Motors ad here and get in touch with them, as the muscle car is in stock and ready to be shipped. So, is it a better deal compared to the latest Mustang?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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