If you're not a big fan of the new-gen Ford Mustang but would still like to own a relatively new muscle car with serious V8 firepower that doesn't break the bank, then you should look no further than this Shelby GT350.
Made in 2017, it is part of the S550 generation Ford Mustang in top-notch condition, with a red paint finish, white decals, black wheels, and privacy windows. It features a black suede interior with GT350 branding, has a pair of bucket seats for the driver and front passenger, and the usual carbon fiber bits.
Like every other Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 out there, it features a modified version of the 5.0-liter modular engine. Codenamed the Voodoo, the flat-plane crankshaft V8 has a larger displacement of 5.2 liters. The mill pushes out 526 hp (534 ps/392 kW) and 429 lb-ft (582 Nm) of torque, directed to the rear axle through a manual transmission with six gears.
Its more hardcore sibling, the GT350R, which followed shortly after the GT350's unveiling at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, featured the same engine. Both models were discontinued after the 2020 model year, and so was the Mustang Bullitt. The Mach 1 acted as its indirect replacement. The previous-gen range-topping 'Stang was the 760 hp (771 ps/567 kW) Shelby GT500, which featured a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 making 625 lb-ft (847 Nm) of torque.
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
But the GT500 is a six-digit affair, with the best examples often changing hands for roughly $200,000, whereas this GT350 costs way less than that. In fact, you could buy a new Mustang Dark Horse from the latest generation for a similar amount, as it is advertised for $61,900. The Garage Kept Motors ad reveals that it has 13,445 miles (21,638 km) under its belt, and the multitude of images accompanying the listing show that it has been properly taken care of over the years.
As for a brand-new Ford Mustang Dark Horse, you are looking at a minimum of $59,270 before destination should you want to park one in your garage. This model uses a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine that steams out 500 hp (507 ps/373 kW) and 418 lb-ft (567 Nm) of torque. The regular GT Fastback has three pound-feet (4 Nm) less and 486 hp (493 ps/363 kW) with the optional exhaust system and carries an MSRP of $42,495 excluding destination.
Now, if you had a little over $60,000 to spend on a pony car, would this Shelby GT350 get your seal of approval, or would you opt for a new Mustang Dark Horse? It is a nice dilemma to have, though for what it's worth, we'd probably get the older one instead just for the added coolness factor and use it as a daily.
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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