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Title: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: gjz30075 on September 03, 2025, 10:47:35 AM
https://bid.richmondauctions.com/lots/view/4-HRDS4H/1965-shelby-mustang-gt350

I believe it was at BJ in 2022, but don't know if it sold there.
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: tesgt350 on September 03, 2025, 01:24:08 PM
Nice.  Is that back end sitting up a little high?
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: FL SAAC on September 03, 2025, 02:25:50 PM
Nice ride

The Real Ones!
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on September 03, 2025, 03:38:17 PM
Quote from: tesgt350 on September 03, 2025, 01:24:08 PMNice.  Is that back end sitting up a little high?
Or is the front too low. A combination of both?

Sold at
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale (2022)for $687,500
Said it was originally sold at Galpin Ford.

Google AI says:

The "5S257" you asked about refers to a specific, documented 1965 Shelby GT350 with the chassis number SFM5S257. It is not a replica but one of the original 562 examples built by Shelby American in 1965.
Key details about 1965 Shelby GT350 #5S257:
Original drivetrain: It was sold with its original 289 cubic-inch V8 engine, a 4-speed manual gearbox, and other numbers-matching components. The engine is a high-performance 289 Hi-Po "K-code" engine.
Highly restored: The car underwent a meticulous, rotisserie restoration using original and new old stock parts to bring it back to factory specifications.
Recognized quality: In 2021, the car was judged by the Shelby American Automobile Club and received a "premiere level" award in Division 1 competition.
Original sales location: It was originally shipped to Southern California and has spent its entire life in that region. It even retains its original California black license plate.
Auction history: The car was sold by Barrett-Jackson at its Scottsdale auction in January 2022.
Steering wheel detail: As a car with a chassis number in the 257–562 range, it would have been originally equipped with a specific 15-inch slotted wood steering wheel with a chrome steel hub.
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: silverton_ford on October 01, 2025, 01:03:03 PM
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: silverton_ford on October 07, 2025, 11:08:21 AM
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: hertzz350 on October 07, 2025, 11:49:20 AM
The gentleman said no 1966 shelbys had overide traction bars which is false information.
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: chris NOS on October 11, 2025, 09:01:11 AM
Quote from: tesgt350 on September 03, 2025, 01:24:08 PMNice.  Is that back end sitting up a little high?
For me it's now perfect,space between rear tire and arch of wheel on the rear fender is small with the Shelby drop in the front it's the way it should be in my book ...
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: SCJSTU on October 13, 2025, 11:50:32 AM
anyone here going to the auction?
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: trotrof1 on October 13, 2025, 12:50:59 PM
Heater delete?
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: Bob Gaines on October 13, 2025, 02:43:20 PM
Quote from: trotrof1 on October 13, 2025, 12:50:59 PMHeater delete?
You can see the heater control chrome top edge picking out from behind the steering wheel spokes in a couple shots.
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: stephen_becker on October 15, 2025, 02:47:21 PM
Quote from: SCJSTU on October 13, 2025, 11:50:32 AManyone here going to the auction?


I am going to go for just a day to look around - I usually meet lots of interesting & cool people at these types of auctions (one-off) and some even become clients

This auction company in my professional opinion has done a wonderful job on the advertising and visuals of the event - Gonna be some big $$$$$ changing hands.................
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: FL SAAC on October 15, 2025, 04:27:54 PM
Quote from: stephen_becker on October 15, 2025, 02:47:21 PM
Quote from: SCJSTU on October 13, 2025, 11:50:32 AManyone here going to the auction?


I am going to go for just a day to look around - I usually meet lots of interesting & cool people at these types of auctions (one-off) and some even become clients

This auction company in my professional opinion has done a wonderful job on the advertising and visuals of the event - Gonna be some big $$$$$ changing hands.................

take plenty of pictures so you can post
enjoy your trip
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: SFM5S159 on October 27, 2025, 11:35:14 AM
Sold for $715k including the juice...  Non original engine ?   The description was a little vague on that topic.   
Title: Re: 5S257 at Richmond Auctions Oct 25
Post by: FL SAAC on October 27, 2025, 12:43:37 PM
Quote from: SFM5S159 on October 27, 2025, 11:35:14 AMSold for $715k including the juice...  Non original engine ?   The description was a little vague on that topic.   

$715 that's a lot of coin

Congratulations to the seller !