Update 5/3/13 – After being listed on eBay, this survivor Shelby has now been entered into Mecum’s upcoming Original Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis, Indiana. Special thanks to Jim S for updating us on this one!

If you like Mustangs, then you are going to want to take a look at this. This is a 1966 Shelby GT350 and that fact in itself makes this a very special car, but this one is even more so because it was owned by a very caring enthusiast. George Hodges may no longer be with us, but his love for this Mustang ensured that it has been preserved for future generations. Now you can have your turn as caretaker. Just make sure your pockets are deep because the price of admission is high. Find it here on eBay for $250k.

George loved this Mustang from the day he bought it until the day he passed away. He always kept the car well maintained and even had the honor of winning the then new survivor class at the 1993 SAAC national convention. Carroll Shelby helped created the new class and was even on hand to congratulate the winner.

Amazingly this GT350 can even be considered a barn find. George’s daughter took over ownership of the car about 20 years ago and kept it in a barn. It was obviously a nice barn because the car is claimed to be in the same condition it was when it won in 1993 at Watkins Glen. Supposedly the car has never needed any repairs and still runs like new. It does deserve a committed owner to continue the preservation efforts of George, his family, and the seller John Drysdale.

The first two years of GT350 production (65-66) truly were the most pure. These cars even wore the Cobra badges worn by the famous Shelby of the same name. The ’65 GT350 was a race car for the street, but in 1966 it received a few more comforts, such as a rear seat… It was made a little more useful for daily driving without getting too bloated with options like it did in the coming years. So if you are looking to drive and enjoy your investment, this may be the one to get.

There are few cars we would like to have in our garage more than this Shelby. With 305 horsepower and a four speed you could have a lot of fun. You could always get a newer Mustang for a lot less outlay. You would have about the same amount of power, but it will never be as special as this early Shelby. So, what makes this GT350 significant to you?