As a 1970 model, this Shelby is the last of a breed. The first was the 1965 GT 350 fastback, built to homologate a two-seater sports car for SCCA B-production road racing. Yes, Shelby toned down the racing mission year by year, but he still put out an extraordinary high-performance car every year. The last iteration was the 1969/70 series. Model year production for the ’69 started in November 1968, very late to get the 1969 model to market. Already in September of 1969 Carroll Shelby himself had announced Mustang production would cease at the end of the ’69 model year.

But alas, with the shortened model year, Shelby-American had ’69 GT 350s and GT 500s remaining unsold on dealer lots. The decision was to update the cars to 1970 models, starting with the VIN. The FBI oversaw the destruction of the 1969 VIN plates and installation of new 1970 plates – the aluminum tabs on top of the dash. Shelby-American also replaced the door data trim plates with adhesive-backed stickers.

Next, to differentiate the 1970 models from the 1969s, Shelby-American came up with a plan. They added a pair of black hood stripes, Boss 302 black chin spoiler, a new grille, hood, side ducts to help cool the engine and rear brakes, and an overall body length that grew by four inches. The 1969s were now 1970s. The difference is readily apparent on the first glance.

Presented in Candy Apple Red with black interior and gold body side stripes, this 1970 Shelby GT 350 is a 78,220 mile car that still has its original interior. It was first exported to Fogg Motors in British Columbia Canada, and it is powered by the formidable 351-cid, 290-hp V-8 engine with a console-shift four-speed manual transmission. The Shelby’s interiors were Deluxe Mustang spec and it is nicely appointed with tilt steering wheel, fold-down rear seat, radio, console instrumentation, racing-type mirrors, rear window Sports Slats; power steering and brakes with front –wheel discs. The mag-like wheels are Shelby-unique five-spokes per factory specifications, these are fit with BFGoodrich Radial T/A’s.

Along with its Marti Report, this stirring GT 350 is well-documented with the original sales contract, window sticker and purchase order.