Flat Out By Hagerty| 1965 Shelby GT350 This week's 1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang represents 43 years of partnership between man and machine. Steve Beck bought this GT350 for $900 on his 18th birthday, hoping to make an impression at his first big job interview as a mechanic. He got the job as soon as they saw the Shelby, and after years of track days, vintage racing, and more than a few speeding tickets, Beck is still going pedal to the metal in the legendary pony car. Say goodbye to parade laps. Th

On this day in 1965, the Shelby GT350 debuted to the world. The 1965 GT350, right out of the box, was a revelation. It cemented Shelby American as a bonafide manufacturer but most importantly gave the Mustang the performance halo it so badly needed. A halo that extends from this original 1965 GT350 through the 760HP new GT500s that Ford is building today. The 1965 GT350 changed pony cars forever, changed the Mustang forever, and created a legacy that is certainly worthy of celebration. | Hagerty