Developed as a racing homologation special, Carroll Shelby’s legendary 1965 racing variant of his Mustang GT350 set a template that still resonates six decades later. Those original 36 R-models were stripped-down track cars with blueprinted 289s pushing 350+ hp, built purely to dominate SCCA B-Production. Now Trick Rides, the Oklahoma-based outfit that’s made its name transforming Chevelles and Camaros with carbon fiber tech and four-figure horsepower, is throwing its hat in the ring with the GT350TR.
From Carbon Tubs to Steel Heritage
This marks somewhat of a departure for Trick Rides. The company built its reputation in the 2010s on boundary-pushing builds featuring widebody carbon fiber bodies and supercharged LS motors making over 1,000hp. But with the GT350TR, they’re taking a more restrained approach, at least visually. Steel body panels replace their typical carbon weave, a conscious decision to honor Shelby’s original formula rather than chase the hypercar aesthetic they’re accustomed to.
Modern Execution
The GT350TR gets its foundation from a Roadster Shop chassis, while independent front suspension with Fox coilovers replaces the original’s agricultural setup. Out back you’ll find a parallel four-bar arrangement paired with a 9-inch rear axle and oversized sway bars at both ends keep things buttoned down through corners.
Forgeline’s lightweight three-piece wheels wear Continental Z-rated rubber, and Baer supplies the braking hardware with six-piston calipers up front and four-piston in the rear. The whole package rides on steel body panels while flush-mounted glass and Ringbrothers hardware add subtle modern touches.
Supercharged Coyote or Stroker V8
Power comes from a supercharged 5.0-liter Coyote V8 making 700hp, routed exclusively through a TREMEC T-56 six-speed manual. The exhaust setup comes in the way of Ultimate Headers and MagnaFlow mufflers. For those who’d rather skip the supercharger whine, Trick Rides offers a naturally aspirated 427-cubic-inch stroker as an alternative, though output figures on that option remain unspecified. The manual-only approach will alienate some buyers, but it’s consistent with founder Jason Engel’s stated reverence for Shelby heritage.
Spec Sheet
Model: Shelby GT350TR
Engine: Supercharged 5.0L Coyote V8 (700 hp) or naturally aspirated 427ci stroker
Transmission: TREMEC T-56 6-speed manual
Chassis: Roadster Shop with independent front suspension, Fox coilovers
Wheels: Three-piece Forgeline with Continental Z-rated tires
Brakes: Baer six-piston front, four-piston rear calipers
Price: Starts at $339,000
Pricing & Availability
The GT350TR starts at $339,000 with custom paint schemes available. All builds are completed in Trick Rides’ 31,000-square-foot facility in Yukon, Oklahoma.
Recap
Trick Rides Shelby GT350TR Build
Oklahoma-based shop Trick Rides just unveiled the GT350TR, a more restrained tribute to Carroll Shelby’s 1965 racing legend with a 700-hp supercharged Coyote V8 and manual-only transmission. At $339,000, it’s their take on honoring the nameplate that dominated SCCA competition six decades ago, swapping their usual carbon bodywork for steel panels and driver engagement over outright speed.
