{"id":626,"date":"2026-06-19T18:52:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autozilla.pt\/ford-mustang-shelby\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T17:21:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T16:21:52","slug":"ford-mustang-shelby","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/autozilla.pt\/en\/ford-mustang-shelby\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Mustang Shelby \u2014 GT350, GT500, Eleanor | Autozilla"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Ford Mustang Shelby \u2014 GT350, GT500, Eleanor<\/h1>\n<p>To the <strong>Ford Mustang Shelby<\/strong> classics (1965-1970) are <strong>The most valuable Mustangs in history.<\/strong>, Modified by Carroll Shelby (the man behind the Cobra) from the Mustang base to create road-legal racing cars, only these were produced between 1965 and 1970. <strong>14,368 classic Shelbys<\/strong>, divided into two main families: <strong>GT350<\/strong> (small block, agility) and <strong>GT500<\/strong> (big block, gross power). In 2026, European prices will be between <strong>150 000 \u20ac<\/strong> (GT350 1966 base) and <strong>more than 1.2 million euros<\/strong> (GT500 \u201cSuper Snake\u201d 1967).<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Specialized sourcing of classic Shelby buses + SAAC verification \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/351928373916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talk to Autozilla<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Mustang in stock:<\/strong> look <a href=\"https:\/\/autozilla.pt\/en\/buy-ford-mustang-classic-portugal\/\">Classic Ford Mustangs for sale in Portugal<\/a>, with public prices.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>The Shelby timeline (1965-1970)<\/h2>\n<h3>1965 \u2014 GT350 (562 units)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Only 562 units<\/strong>, All Fastback Wimbledon White stripes with Guardsman Blue stripes.<\/li>\n<li>289 ci High-Performance \u201cK-code\u201d engine (306 real hp)<\/li>\n<li>Borg-Warner T-10 4-speed manual gearbox required<\/li>\n<li><strong>No air conditioning, no radio, no back seat.<\/strong> (the first series in R-Code competition version)<\/li>\n<li>36 units <strong>GT350R<\/strong> (pure racing car)<\/li>\n<li>Value 2026: <strong>350 000-550 000 \u20ac<\/strong> (GT350R: 1.5-2 million euros)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1966 \u2014 GT350 (2,380 units) + GT350H Hertz (1,000)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Less brutal body style (air conditioning optional, various colors)<\/li>\n<li><strong>GT350H Hertz<\/strong> \u2014 1,000 units for Hertz Rent-a-Car (black paint with gold stripes, &quot;Rent-a-Racer&quot; storyline)<\/li>\n<li>Engine retained as 289 K-code (306 hp)<\/li>\n<li>Value 2026: GT350 <strong>180 000-280 000 \u20ac<\/strong>, GT350H Hertz <strong>250 000-400 000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1967 \u2014 GT350 (1,175) + GT500 (2,048)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>New bodywork (air intakes, hood vents)<\/li>\n<li><strong>GT350<\/strong>: 289 K-code (306 hp)<\/li>\n<li><strong>GT500 is born<\/strong>: 428 Police Interceptor engine (355 hp, but really 400+ hp)<\/li>\n<li>1967 \u201cSuper Snake\u201d version (1 known unit): 427 racing engine \u2014 sold in 2013 for \u20ac1.3 million.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201c&quot;Eleanor&quot;\u201d<\/strong> (from the movie) <em>Gone in 60 Seconds<\/em> 2000): custom modification of a 1967 Fastback. Official Eleanor replicas have their own value.<\/li>\n<li>Value 2026: GT350 <strong>180 000-280 000 \u20ac<\/strong>, GT500 <strong>230 000-330 000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1968 \u2014 GT350 (1,253) + GT500 (1,140) + GT500KR (1,053)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GT500KR<\/strong> (\u201cKing of the Road\u201d) \u2014 428 Cobra Jet engine (335 hp advertised, ~410 hp actual)<\/li>\n<li>First Mustang Shelby Cabriolet (404 GT350 + GT500 units combined)<\/li>\n<li>Value 2026: GT350 <strong>150 000-220 000 \u20ac<\/strong>, GT500 <strong>200 000-280 000 \u20ac<\/strong>, GT500KR <strong>250 000-350 000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1969-1970 \u2014 last original Shelbys (3,150 units)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>More aggressive bodywork (side air intakes, functional hood, NACA ducts)<\/li>\n<li>Engines: GT350 351 ci Windsor V8, GT500 428 Cobra Jet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cabriolet available in both versions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1970 = remaining 600 units 1969 re-labeled with new chassis numbers (&quot;last year&quot; technically an extension)<\/li>\n<li>Value 2026: GT350 <strong>150 000-220 000 \u20ac<\/strong>, GT500 <strong>200 000-300 000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Shelby engines per year<\/h2>\n<table class=\"az-seo-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Year<\/th>\n<th>Version<\/th>\n<th>Engine<\/th>\n<th>Announced power<\/th>\n<th>Real power<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1965-1967<\/td>\n<td>GT350<\/td>\n<td>289 ci K-code<\/td>\n<td>306 cv<\/td>\n<td>320 cv<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1967-1968<\/td>\n<td>GT500<\/td>\n<td>428 Police Interceptor<\/td>\n<td>355 hp<\/td>\n<td>400+ hp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1967 (1 unit)<\/td>\n<td>Super Snake<\/td>\n<td>427 Side Oiler racing<\/td>\n<td>520 hp<\/td>\n<td>600+ hp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1968<\/td>\n<td>GT500KR<\/td>\n<td>428 Cobra Jet<\/td>\n<td>335 hp<\/td>\n<td>410 hp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1969-1970<\/td>\n<td>GT350<\/td>\n<td>351 Windsor V8<\/td>\n<td>290 cv<\/td>\n<td>310 hp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1969-1970<\/td>\n<td>GT500<\/td>\n<td>428 Cobra Jet<\/td>\n<td>335 hp<\/td>\n<td>400 hp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Ford <strong>deliberately underestimated<\/strong> The Shelby horses are sold for insurance and competition classification reasons. Actual values are typically 15-25 % higher than advertised.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Prices in Europe in 2026 (summary)<\/h2>\n<table class=\"az-seo-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Version<\/th>\n<th>Average Price in the EU in 2026<\/th>\n<th>Great price, in excellent condition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1965 GT350<\/td>\n<td>350,000 \u2013 550,000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td>800 000 \u20ac+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1965 GT350R (racing)<\/td>\n<td>1,200,000 \u2013 1,800,000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td>2 500 000 \u20ac+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1966 GT350<\/td>\n<td>180,000 \u2013 280,000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td>380 000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1966 GT350H Hertz<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>250,000 \u2013 400,000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>550 000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1967 GT350<\/td>\n<td>180,000 \u2013 280,000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td>380 000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1967 GT500<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>230,000\u2013330,000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>480 000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1968 GT350<\/td>\n<td>150,000 \u2013 220,000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td>320 000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1968 GT500KR<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>250,000 \u2013 350,000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>480 000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1969-1970 GT350<\/td>\n<td>150,000 \u2013 220,000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td>300 000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1969-1970 GT500<\/td>\n<td>200,000 \u2013 300,000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td>420 000 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Prices include import tax + EU VAT + Portuguese registration fee.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Critical documentation: SAAC and Shelby Registry<\/h2>\n<p>For any classic Shelby, the <strong>Shelby American Auto Club (SAAC)<\/strong> maintains the official historical record:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SAAC Registry<\/strong>Complete history of each chassis, previous owners, documented modifications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MCA Gold Card<\/strong> (Mustang Club of America): Certificate of Authenticity<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marti Auto Works Report<\/strong>Confirmation of original Ford options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Autozilla <strong>They won&#039;t sell a Shelby for over \u20ac200,000 without complete SAAC documentation.<\/strong>. For investments above \u20ac350,000, we also require SAAC Concours Inspection (a detailed report by an SAAC specialist).<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Key points to consider when buying a Shelby.<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Numbers-matching required<\/strong>Original engine and transmission. If replaced, there will be a 50% loss in value. %+<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duplicate VIN (\u201cshadow\u201d car)<\/strong>There are replicas and Mustang-based models &quot;painted&quot; like Shelby. See SAAC + Marti Report.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201c&quot;Re-shell&quot;\u201d<\/strong>Recovered chassis but with a new Mustang body. Common in 1965-1966. Loss of 60 % vs original.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eleanor (Gone in 60 Seconds)<\/strong>There is only one &quot;original&quot; car from the film. All others are commercial replicas. Officially licensed Cinema Vehicle Services replica: \u20ac200,000\u2013\u20ac350,000. Unlicensed replica: \u20ac80,000\u2013\u20ac150,000.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Over-restored restorations<\/strong>They lose value compared to originals with patina (&quot;survivor&quot;)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>What Autozilla Does for You<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Classic Shelby Sourcing<\/strong> via Mecum \/ Barrett-Jackson auctions + direct network of SAAC collectors<\/li>\n<li><strong>SAAC Registry Verification<\/strong> systematic (mandatory for any purchase &gt; \u20ac150,000)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marti Report Elite<\/strong> (more details from Marti)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MCA Gold Card<\/strong> where applicable<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chassis inspection<\/strong> On-site in the USA (criticism for Shelby on historical grounds) \u2014 paid service upon request.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safe maritime transport<\/strong> in dedicated container + specific insurance<\/li>\n<li><strong>IMT Approval<\/strong> with historian&#039;s report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/351928373916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request a personalized quote for a Shelby \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the price of a 1967 Shelby GT500 in Portugal?<\/strong> In 2026, a 1967 Shelby GT500 with matching numbers will cost between \u20ac230,000 and \u20ac330,000 in Portugal (show condition can reach \u20ac480,000). Prices include import + VAT + registration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the difference between the Shelby GT350 and GT500?<\/strong> GT350 = small-block (289 or 351 ci V8), focused on agility and handling, a benchmark for the track. GT500 = big-block (428 V8), focused on power and straight-line acceleration. The GT350 is rarer (5,700 units total 1965-1970) than the GT500 (6,700). Current price: GT500 is slightly more expensive on average, except for the 1965-1966 GT350 versions which are the most valuable (rarity).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is a Shelby &quot;Eleanor&quot;?<\/strong> Eleanor is the name of the fictional car in the movie. <em>Gone in 60 Seconds<\/em> (2000) with Nicolas Cage \u2014 a custom 1967 Mustang Shelby GT500 Fastback. <strong>This is not an official Shelby version.<\/strong>. Commercial replicas (Cinema Vehicle Services has an official license) range in price from \u20ac200,000 to \u20ac350,000, while unlicensed replicas start at \u20ac80,000. Be careful with the documentation and usage rights for the name &quot;Eleanor&quot;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is a Hertz Shelby GT350H?<\/strong> In 1966, Shelby produced <strong>1,000 GT350H units<\/strong> Specifically for the Hertz rental company. \u201cRent-a-Racer\u201d program \u2014 you can rent a Shelby for the weekend. Characteristic cars: black paint with gold Hertz stripes. Many were raced and returned afterwards, creating a unique history. Value 2026: \u20ac250,000-\u20ac400,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which Shelby is the rarest?<\/strong> A <strong>1967 Shelby Super Snake<\/strong> (1967 chassis with 427 Le Mans racing engine) only one unit is known. Sold in 2013 for 1.3 M$. Other rare examples: <strong>1965 GT350R<\/strong> (only 36 units, racing car), <strong>1968 GT500KR Convertible<\/strong> (Only 318 units). All are worth more than \u20ac700,000 in show condition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I make a Shelby replica from a Mustang base?<\/strong> Yes, it&#039;s legal and common. There are body kits (Maier Racing, Drake Muscle Cars) that transform a 1967-1968 Mustang into a &quot;Shelby tribute&quot;. Price: \u20ac30,000-\u20ac60,000 on a base Mustang. But <strong>It&#039;s not as good as the original Shelby.<\/strong> \u2014 depreciates 70% % vs. authentic Shelby.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is SAAC documentation mandatory?<\/strong> It&#039;s not legally required, but it is <strong>economically essential<\/strong>. A Shelby without SAAC documentation is typically worth 30-50 % less than one with confirmed SAAC registration. (Autozilla) <strong>does not sell<\/strong> Shelbys above \u20ac200,000 without SAAC confirmation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long does it take to import a Shelby?<\/strong> Complete process: 4-6 months. Sourcing + SAAC verification (1-2 months), sea freight (5-7 weeks), EU customs clearance (2-3 weeks), IMT homologation (4-8 weeks). For auction Shelbys (Mecum, Barrett-Jackson), sourcing can be faster if it&#039;s a specific scheduled auction.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>See also: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/autozilla.pt\/en\/1967-ford-mustang-2\/\">1967 Ford Mustang<\/a><\/strong> \u00b7 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/autozilla.pt\/en\/1969-ford-mustang\/\">1969 Ford Mustang<\/a><\/strong> \u00b7 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/autozilla.pt\/en\/chevrolet-corvette-c1\/\">Chevrolet Corvette C1<\/a><\/strong> \u00b7 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/autozilla.pt\/en\/import-a-car-from-the-u-s\/\">Guide to Importing a Car from the U.S.<\/a><\/strong> \u00b7 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/autozilla.pt\/en\/cars\/\">Available stock<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford Mustang Shelby \u2014 GT350, GT500, Eleanor As Ford Mustang Shelby cl\u00e1ssicas (1965-1970) s\u00e3o as Mustangs mais valiosas da hist\u00f3ria, modificadas por Carroll Shelby (o homem por tr\u00e1s do Cobra) a partir da Mustang base para criar autom\u00f3veis de corrida homologados para estrada. 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