6S2166 on eBay

[silverton_ford]

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Auction description:
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1966 ShelbyGT350 #2166
Stock
NRC2166
VIN
SFM6S2166
Miles
13,643
Engine Size
347 Stroker
Transmission Type
4 Speed Manual
Body Color
Sapphire Blue
Interior Color
Black
800.562.7815 info@noreserveclassics.comDescription
Go to www.noreserveclassics.com to see over 50 high-quality photos and video for this Genuine 1966 Shelby GT350 and all of our other inventory!

No Reserve Classics is honored to present our Genuine 1966 Shelby GT350!

This Genuine 1966 Shelby Gt350 Stands As A Shining Example Of American Automotive Excellence, Embodying The Spirit Of The Shelby Legacy. This Iconic Vehicle Has Undergone A Meticulous Restoration To Enhance Both Its Classic Appeal And Performance Capabilities.

With Its Striking Sapphire Blue Exterior And Wimbledon White Accents, This Genuine 1966 Shelby Gt350 Captures Attention While Retaining Its Authentic Charm. Beneath The Surface, This Car Has Been Significantly Upgraded For Thrilling Performance, Featuring A Powerful 341 Cubic Inch Engine That Produces An Impressive 575 Horsepower And 425 Lb Of Torque.

Performance Enhancements Include A Specially Upgraded Suspension, Ensuring Exceptional Handling And Stability, Alongside An Advanced Braking System With R-Model Rear Drums And Competition-Grade Components. This Genuine 1966 Shelby GT350 Is Not Just About Looks, It Boasts Top Speeds Of 160 Mph And Quarter-Mile Times Of 12.60 Seconds, Making It A Formidable Presence On The Track.

The Interior Showcases Thoughtful Upgrades Such As A Six-Point Roll Bar And Safety Harnesses, Reinforcing Its Dual Nature As Both A Show Car And A Performance Machine.

With A History Of Show-Winning Accolades And Proven Track Performance, This Genuine 1966 Shelby Is More Than Just A Car, It's A Symbol Of Automotive Passion And Engineering Prowess, Inviting Enthusiasts To Experience The Thrill Of Driving A True Classic.

Available Upgrades:

Paint Correction and Ceramic Coat - $1,999.99

Under the Hood:

341 cubic inch (5.6L) Doug Ward SVO A-4 302 block
Making 575HP and 425 lb Torque
SCAT Billet Crankshaft
Oliver 5.4l Connecting Rods
13:5:1 Compression Arias Speed - Master Pistons
Crane Flat - Tappet Camshaft
Doug Ward/Canfield aluminum heads with titanium intake (2.02-inch) and exhaust (1.60-inch) valves Cylinder Heads
Edelbrock Victor Jr Intake manifold
Barry Grant Gold Claw 750 cfm Carburetor
MSD Ignition System
Custom JBA and Dr. Gas System Exhaust

Exterior:

Sapphire Blue With Wimbledon White Stripes
Added R-Model Front Apron For Enhanced Aerodynamics
16x8-Inch Phil Schmidt Engineering (Pse) Five-Spoke Wheels
245/50/ZR-16 BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Tires

Interior:

Six-Point Roll Bar And Simpson Safety Harnesses
Autometer Gauges For Accurate Readings
Wood Steering Wheel
Branda Fiberglass
3.89:1-Geared Detroit Locker Differential

Underbody and Suspension:

Upgraded Suspension By Joe Mccarthy
Maier Racing Competition Springs With Koni Shocks
R-Model Rear Drums And Backing Plates
Competition Compound Front Disc Brake Pads
Porterfield Stainless-Steel Competition Lines

[FL SAAC]

Seller says:

"It Boasts Top Speeds Of 160 Mph And Quarter-Mile Times Of 12.60 Seconds, Making It A Formidable Presence On The Track."

And

"This Genuine 1966 Shelby Is More Than Just A Car, It's A Symbol Of Automotive Passion And Engineering Prowess, Inviting Enthusiasts To Experience The Thrill Of Driving A True Classic."

Definitely a nice ride and reasonably priced at only $229,000 for one of "The Real Ones"!

[footnfan]

I owned the car for 20+ years. When I sold it I had the buyer sign a statement of origin. I did so to protect me and my agent.

It IS all they say it is, but it is not 2166.

Now you know.

[2112]

I owned the car for 20+ years. When I sold it I had the buyer sign a statement of origin. I did so to protect me and my agent.

It IS all they say it is, but it is not 2166.

Now you know.

If not 2166, is it a scam listing?

[Coralsnake]

 

[footnfan]

I owned the car for 20+ years. When I sold it I had the buyer sign a statement of origin. I did so to protect me and my agent.

It IS all they say it is, but it is not 2166.

Now you know.

If not 2166, is it a scam listing?

My guess is no, they think it is 2166, 2166 no longer exists, as was gone decades ago, they person I bought it from was not honest with me, but I knew what I was buying.

I held it for 20 years, drove the wheels off it, and when I sold it, I made  a great profit ( probably not a good investment for 20 years in retrospect) but I also had 30K in parts that I sold off post car sale. The owner knows the cars history, he is not representing the car accurately.

I have owned some fast fun cars, this one took the cake. I dynoed the engine my rebuilt engine at 586 crank HP. It was insanely fast, and fun. My last Shelby does Vegas was epic. Several drives sought me out to ask what the hell is in the engine compartment. Accurate CI is 345 CI.

[footnfan]

The fellow that bought the car from me was fully informed, and signed a statement as evidence. I think the car scared him, he bought it sight unseen. It has been for sale on virus platforms for several years.

It is a beautiful, fast 1966 Mustang. And by fast, I mean crazy fast. But, it is not SFM 2166.

[footnfan]

 I was in Ca. visiting my parents in NorCal, and was there to see a Trans Am 66 GT350 are Fantasy Junction. Stupidly decided not to buy it.

I think flew to SoCal with my older boy ( about 9 or so) to see the hand off off of 6S100, which I had been given a "then" great offer, and this blue car was for sale at the SAAC convention, and was  being raced.

My friend Pete Geisler helped me meet the owner, as he had been a parts customer I think. Pete fully informed me about his thoughts, helped me negotiate a price. I think went back to NorCal, and went to Sacramento to see a 66 blower car, that Pete asked me to see, and he bought it, from a long time SAAC member.

I then went home to Fl, an d returned and met Pete with his 3 car trailer, and loaded up the blue car, the Sac 66 and something else, and drove with him back to Fl.  with a TON of parts.

20+ years pass, I paid Pete to document the facts on the car, to avoid any future dispute. He did so, and what a wonderful person he is to rely on.

So, the blue car is a monster, but the seller is not being honest about its origins.

[Coralsnake]

I have said it many times when the disclaimers are longer than the description, run away.

[98SVT - was 06GT]

I was in Ca. visiting my parents in NorCal, and was there to see a Trans Am 66 GT350 are Fantasy Junction. Stupidly decided not to buy it.

Being at Fantasy Junction should have been your first clue. Was it a 1966 Group 2 Mustang notchback? Or a fastback GT350 which was not legal in TransAm? 2 entirely different cars. In reality SA built ONLY 1 coupe specifically for TransAm racing in 1966. It is the one they bought off a lot and built in a week or two for Titus to run at Riverside. All the others they built were designated as Group 2 cars which were legal in European races and rallies as well as SCCA's amature sedan racing and their professional TA series.
There were 3 cars with SA ties in that last race. The new Titus car entered by SA that won. Don Pike's Mustang that he co-drove with Scooter Patrick entered by Al Dowd finished 10th and Ray Wolff (HiPerf Motors entry) co driven with Chuck Cantwell which was a DNF. Titus did the whole 4 hours by himself. Rick, his son said it was because of his recent divorce he didn't want to split the prize money.

[footnfan]

It was a privateer car, not a SA raced Trans Am car. Canadian company $sponsorship)  IIRC.

[Gt43joe]

I am reaching out to address some misinformation currently circulating about this Shelby. I have a clear understanding of where the rumor originated, including the dealer/collector who inspected the car when Dan considered selling it before Ted Baird acquired it.

My extensive research includes documented conversations with Bob Cloutier, who owned, raced, and restored this car, confirming that it has not been rebodied. To help set the record straight, I am more than willing to share this documentation to clarify any misunderstandings surrounding the car's authenticity.

Below, I've included one of many emails from Bob, confirming that I was the first to contact him regarding the history of this car. This correspondence further supports the car's genuine history and demonstrates the importance of preserving its true legacy.





Joseph
 
 
Yes, that was one of many really cool ford cars I owned.    I remember spending a lot of money at the time replacing most everything on the car with NOS parts....     Hopefully when you got the car you got everything that I sold the car to the guy in Florida with it.      How does the car look now?   Stock looking as it was when sold originally from Shelby American?   Or still with the 16' x 8" wheels that I would run on the car when I raced it?    Remember I also gave them the original 14" 10spoke wheels.                 I also put in tinted glass, is that still there too?     I did also give them the original non tinted glass.                     You are the 1st person since the car was sold back in 2001 to contact me about this Shelby.                 I also owned a boss 429 KK1850 and every time it changes hands the new owner reaches out to me about the history on that car!   HA!                         I seem to recall when I got 6S2166 that it had an automatic with it but still had the steel hood!      I'd have to look to see if I kept much other info on the car.   The original all wood wheel was really a mess... so I sold it and bought a NOS one.            I remember that Carrol Shelby rode in that Shelby back in the late 90s at RoadAmerica.... Chuck Canfield did too...           like I say it's been a long time ago.       
 
Hopefully, you like the car and drive it?    I also put in ½ fuel line with a smaller return line...         the car was very fast!
 
If you are ever in the Denver area, and wanted to stop over, we could look over what Shelby stuff I might still own...  but like I said when those old cars were sold....  I gave the extra stuff with the new owners or if a friend asked me for some of the stuff, I gave to them..    I remember early one I ran original 68 Shelby 10 spoke wheels on the car at vintage race events as those wheels were 15"!  HA!       I think that was what I had at road America....   I know the car won a few trophies at SAAC events.... It won trophies in the shows and at race events when trophies were given out.          Just thinking... I put an N case rear end in the car with the stock 3.89 gears and also had a couple other spare N case 3rd members the new owner got....   I think I had 3.50 & 4.88 and maybe even 3.25 N case posi gear sets..... at the different tracks I would swap the 3rd member out to keep the car in front of most others.
 
I've owned some other 66 Shelbys but didn't race them.               And yes, Bob McClurg did a nice write up on 2166 in Mustang Illustrated....  I might still have that magazine...     I remember one of my cars was also in Hot Rod magazine.... I don't recall which at this point...  it might have been that Shelby or a boss 302 I owned or maybe even KK1850?
 
 
bob
 

[TA Coupe]

Quote "Hopefully, you like the car and drive it?    I also put in ½ fuel line with a smaller return line...         the car was very fast!"

As far as I know only fuel injection cars have a return line. Am I missing something?

    Roy

[footnfan]

Quote "Hopefully, you like the car and drive it?    I also put in ½ fuel line with a smaller return line...         the car was very fast!"

As far as I know only fuel injection cars have a return line. Am I missing something?

    Roy

It has an aftermarket Demon ( I think)  based system (forget the name, high priced fancy stuff, manufacturer is no longer in business) that is was called the "Hot Rod" system by the manufacturer, it has a 360 flow, fuel up the carb, and the unused gas is returned to the gas tank.

I bought a new gas tank, built a mid tank welded in valley with the fuel drawing from the middle of the valley, to help the prime begin. The car was not self priming when I bought it. I fixed that.

Its the most fun car I have ever driven. I had great respect for it.

[FL SAAC]

It has an aftermarket Holley based system (forget the name, high priced fancy stuff, manufacturer is no longer in business) that is was called the "Hot Rod" system by the manufacturer, it has a 360 flow, fuel up the carb, and the unused gas is returned to the gas tank.

I bought a new gas tank, built a mid tank welded in valley with the fuel drawing from the middle of the valley, to help the prime begin. The car was not self priming when I bought it. I fixed that.

Its the most fun car I have ever driven. I had great respect for it.

You hit it out out of the ballpark smalls!

that right there is "key"...enjoying the ride !