Why is #3 really #1?  Why was the first Shelby GT350 shipped with two different types of wheels?  What is the importance of the red marker on the firewall?  Nick Smith, owner of the very first Shelby GT350, answers all of these questions and more on this episode of The Collector Car Podcast.  You can see more of Nick's collection on his Factory Lightweight website.

Cars mentioned in this episode:

• 1965 Shelby GT350
• 1965 Shelby GT350 R-Model
• AC Cobra
• Factory Lightweights

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