1965 Shelby GT350 (modified to GT350R spec)
- Engine
- 289 cu. in. (4.7L) V8, ~325–395 bhp
- Colour
- Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue stripes (originally red)
Chassis SFM 6S748, a 1965-built Shelby GT350 originally delivered to Ford Advanced Vehicles in Slough for the British market, has spent decades as a frontline European historic competitor. Modified to GT350R specification by a German owner in the late 1970s, later restored in Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue stripes and raced by the EMS Racing Team — including outings driven by Sir Stirling Moss — the car holds FIA Class F papers and has contested major events including the Le Mans Classic, Oldtimer Grand Prix, and 6 Hours of Spa. The 2011 Shelby Registry described it as potentially the fastest GT350 in Europe.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €179,200 (≈ $197K)
- 1966 → 1977Acquisition unknownFirst British ownerpartial documentation
Received the car after it was shipped to Ford Advanced Vehicles in Slough; used it regularly on public roads and occasionally in minor competitive events.
- 1977 → 1988Private saleBernd Schwebelpartial documentation
Imported the car into Germany, upgraded it to R-specification, and entered it in numerous events over roughly eleven years.
- 1988 → 2002Private saleOzren Kuzmanovicpartial documentation
Based in Stuttgart; had the car restored for vintage competition, repainted in white with blue stripes, and ran it under the EMS Racing Team banner with consistent success, including outings driven by Stirling Moss.
- 2002 →Private saleCurrent custodian, active historic racerpartial documentation
An experienced vintage competitor who has regularly campaigned the car at major European historic events since acquisition.
Competition
- —Minor British racing events
Reported occasional participation in smaller competitive events while in the hands of the first British owner, details unspecified.
- —Various European events under Schwebel ownershipDriver: Bernd Schwebel
Car was entered in multiple events over roughly eleven years following conversion to R-specification.
- —Various European events under EMS Racing TeamDriver: Sir Stirling Moss
Campaigned by Kuzmanovic under the EMS Racing Team banner; Stirling Moss was among the drivers during this period, with the car described as consistently competitive.
- —Le Mans Classic
One of several prestigious European historic events in which the car has participated under current ownership.
- —Oldtimer Grand Prix
- —Modena Cento Ore
- —Corsica Rally
- —Rallye Köln Ahrweiler
- —6 Hours of Spa
Maintenance & restoration
- 1977Modification
Car upgraded from standard GT350 configuration to GT350R specification following acquisition by Bernd Schwebel in Germany.
- 1988Restoration
Comprehensive restoration for vintage racing carried out under Kuzmanovic's ownership: bodywork refinished in Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue stripes, and a GT350R front spoiler fitted.
Work coincided with the car being prepared for competition under the EMS Racing Team.
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