This 1965 Shelby GT350 stands as one example from the limited

　　production of 562 units for its model year, and notably, one of the

　　final eight crafted in 1965. It is known as the "Triple Nickel"

　　within the esteemed Shelby community and was dubbed by Ric Kopek as

　　"a fistful of nickels" because of its distinctive "555" Shelby

　　serial number. Extensive documentation under fastidious stewardship

　　throughout its life includes original Shelby invoices, SAAC

　　ownership history, SAAC VIN verification, prior ownership

　　documents, dealership order request to Shelby and other various

　　receipts, period photos and owner correspondence. It was ordered

　　new through Hickey Ford in Albany, NY, Hugh Westlake, the first

　　owner, lightly campaigned 555 at the Lebanon Valley Raceway, where

　　it achieved a notable best time of 13.65. The second owner, Roger

　　Pierce of Pierce Racing in Syracuse, NY, continued the legacy,

　　occasionally tracking 555 but refraining from formal competitions.

　　In December 1973, Roger transferred ownership to Austin Craig, a

　　renowned Shelby Historian and co-founder of the Shelby American

　　Automobile Club. Craig, deeply connected to the vehicle's heritage,

　　currently works for Shelby American and actively participated in

　　Shelby events during the 1970s, contributing to 555's significance

　　in automotive history. On July 2, 1980, Craig passed the baton to

　　Dale Phelon, a notable race team owner and automobile collector,

　　who used 555 as a pit car during races. In 1981, Phelon undertook a

　　restoration project to rectify prior road-rash incurred during its

　　racing history. This vehicle remained within the Phelon family

　　until 2020, when it was acquired by Donnie Gould, a partner at RM

　　Sotheby's and a distinguished specialist in Shelbys and Cobras. The

　　car underwent minor cosmetic enhancements before transitioning to

　　its current owner. With just over 800 miles under current

　　ownership, 555 received a thorough undercarriage and suspension

　　refurbishment and the replacement of the R-model racing apron, with

　　a factory NOS front apron, bumper and bumper guards, reinstating

　　the vehicle to its original stock form. Power comes from the

　　legendary K-code 289ci Hi-Po engine with high-rise aluminum

　　manifold and finned Cobra valve covers, paired with an aluminum T10

　　4-speed manual transmission featuring an NOS shifter, accompanied

　　by all the authentic Shelby components delivered from the factory.

　　The addition of correct Craig Conley 5-spoke wheels further

　　elevates 555's aesthetic appeal. Even the oil pressure gauge was

　　skillfully restored by the late Jim Cowles of Shelby Parts and

　　Restorations. 39,170 actual miles. ** PREVIEW