1966 Shelby GT350
- Engine
- 289 cu. in. (4.7L) OHV V8, ~435 bhp
- Colour
- Sapphire Blue
A 1966 Shelby GT350 with an extensively documented competition history, chassis SFM 6S2363 was delivered new to a private buyer in Arizona and quickly put to work in SCCA events. Race-prepared by noted SCCA competitor Don Roberts, the car claimed the 1970 SCCA B-Production Southern Pacific Division Championship and scored multiple class victories across several seasons. Later it achieved a landmark first-ever Big Bore class overall win at the 1988 Monterey Historics, and has remained active in vintage competition ever since.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$220,000
- 1966-09-21 → 1969Factory deliveryJerry and Kathi Stewartfull documentation
Original purchasers, took delivery from Paradise Ford in Scottsdale. Kathi drove the car at local autocross events alongside regular road use.
- 1969 → 1970Private saleJim Emertpartial documentation
Had the car professionally prepared for SCCA racing by Don Roberts, who campaigned it throughout the 1970 season.
- 1971 → 1972Private saleDon and Sharon Robertspartial documentation
Don had previously raced the car as a hired driver; the couple then bought it outright and continued SCCA competition through the 1971 season.
- 1972 → 1983Private saleJohn Goodsonpartial documentation
Based in Tallahassee, Florida; car was prepared for IMSA competition during his tenure.
- 1983 → 2002Private saleJere L. Clarkpartial documentation
Phoenix-based owner who had the car further developed for vintage racing; placed the GT350 in storage from 1990 to 1999, then briefly returned it to Don Roberts before selling in 2002.
- 2002 →Private saleJim Clickpartial documentation
Continued vintage racing the car with ongoing maintenance by Don Roberts, including a complete engine rebuild ahead of the 2015 Monterey Historics.
Competition
- 1966Autocross eventsDriver: Kathi Stewart
Informal local autocross outings shortly after the car was purchased new.
- 1970SCCA B-Production Southern Pacific Division1970 SCCA B-Production seasonDriver: Don Roberts5 wins; Division Championship
Car was race-prepared by Roberts on behalf of owner Jim Emert; Roberts claimed the regional title outright.
- 1970SCCA1970 American Road Race of ChampionsDriver: Don Roberts4th in class
- 1971SCCA B-Production1971 SCCA B-Production seasonDriver: Don Roberts2 wins
First season with Don and Sharon Roberts as outright owners.
- 1971SCCA1971 American Road Race of ChampionsDriver: Don Roberts3rd overall
Held at Road Atlanta.
- 19831983 Monterey HistoricsDriver: Jere L. Clark
Inaugural vintage outing for the car under Clark's ownership, following preparation by Phil Roberts and Danny Ranshaw.
- 19881988 Monterey HistoricsDriver: Jere L. Clark1st overall
Noted as the first GT350 to win the Big Bore class at this event.
- 20152015 Monterey Historics
Car received a full engine rebuild in preparation for this event under Jim Click's ownership.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1969ModificationDon Roberts
Car was race-prepared for SCCA competition by Don Roberts on behalf of owner Jim Emert.
- 1972Modification
Vehicle prepared for IMSA competition during John Goodson's ownership.
- 1983Modification
Further preparation for vintage racing carried out by Phil Roberts and Danny Ranshaw on behalf of Jere L. Clark.
Phil Roberts and Danny Ranshaw performed the work.
- 1999ServiceDon Roberts
Car removed from storage and returned to Don Roberts for recommissioning after roughly nine years inactive.
- 2015Engine rebuildDon Roberts
Complete engine rebuild carried out in advance of the 2015 Monterey Historics.
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