For some automotive collectors, original un-restored rides that are in perfect shape are exactly what they desire. While typically you would find a ride like this resting away quietly in a museum, that isn't always the case. That brings us to a man named Randy Gillis and his un-restored '66 Mustang Shelby GT350H. Against common practice, this un-restored gem is raced every chance Gillis gets to do so, turning in some respectable low-11-second times in the process. Gillis has owned the car for 30 years and is the 3rd owner including Hertz, so I highly doubt Gillis and the car will be parting ways anytime soon.
Information as well as an interview on the owner of the car was posted on
Fordreports.
Photos courtesy of: Fordreports.
Automotive purists might hate this part, but underneath all that original sheet metal, this car is highly modified with a 331 cubic inch stroker motor topped off with a nice set of
Edelbrock aluminum aftermarket cylinder heads. The intake is rather nostalgic however, being a Trans Am dual 4-barrel setup. Gillis has had a hard time choosing just one motor combo he likes though, as this engine bay has housed everything from a stock 289 to a stroked 351. Gillis announced that he is currently building an all aluminum 374 cubic inch motor for his pony and he will also tuck a 5.29 ratio gearset in the rear end when the swap is made. The new combo should easily bring him deep into the 10-second range.
Gillis answered all the critics of his decision to race the car saying, "Cars like this were meant to be driven, and that's exactly what im going to do with it." We can't disagree with you there Randy.
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