Craig Jackson's personal 1965 Shelby GT350.

Finished in Wimbledon White with blue LeMans stripes, it was restored to factory original specifications by SAAC Head Judge John Brown of Thoroughbred Restorations.

It's powered by the original high-performance 289ci V8 engine producing a Shelby-enhanced 306hp.

Shifting duties are handled by the original all-aluminum BorgWarner T10M 4-speed manual transmission and power is planted by way of the original 9-inch Ford rear end housing a Detroit Locker and 3.89 gears.

A barn find in 2016, Craig Jackson commenced a no-expense-spared restoration in his quest to produce the finest 1965 GT350 example to exist.

He accomplished that goal as this car, 5S553, was the very first '65 GT350 to ever be awarded the "Triple Crown" - Gold in Division One at the Mid-America Ford and Shelby Meet in 2017, the MCA Gold in the Thoroughbred Class as well as the prestigious MCA (Mustang Club of America) Authenticity Award in 2018, and SAAC's Premier Award at SAAC...