A HOT ’68 GT500 Eleanor tribute, powered by a Shelby licensed and supercharged ALUMINUM 427CI big block! A Tremec TKO transmission in the tunnel, competition suspensions front and rear, a killer interior, real knockoff wheels and a just-so exhaust note make this car a blast to drive and one of the ultimate head-turning rides of all time! Click on Read more for fantastic gallery and more spicy details!

Start under the hood: That’s a Gessford Machine (Hastings, NE) built, 100% new, all aluminum FE 427 with a Paxton NOVI 1200 blower hanging off the side. Gessford not only builds huge horsepower motors they’re licensed by Shelby and their motors receive CSX numbers upon completion. You want a real Shelby mill? Gessford can build you one from stock to insane, which is about the end of the spectrum where this beast lies. The foundation is a Shelby aluminum block, stuffed with a Shelby billet crank, H beam connecting rods and low compression (for the boost) forged pistons. The heads are Shelby pieces as well, styled after the “medium riser” Ford pieces but with larger 2.25/1.75 valves and more efficient ports. Up front, you’ll find a Shelby cast aluminum timing cover and water pump while a single plane Shelby intake resides on top. While that would be enough power for most, this isn’t a car for the masses, so Gessford added a Paxton NOVI 1200 supercharger hanging from custom billet engine brackets for even more go power. We figure the motor’s worth better than 700HP, and Gessford’s tab was north of $40,000. Supporting pieces include the MSD 6BTM ignition box and billet distributor, a set of ceramic coated headers, a mega dollar AVIAID dual kickout fabricated aluminum oil pan and Florida Central Machine spark plug wires. There’s an SFI damper up front and an SFI aluminum flywheel inside the scattershield in back. The polished blower, discharge piping and the fabricated and Shelby-logo’d valve covers handle the show duties. The headers dump into 2.’5” pipes with Magnaflow mufflers before exiting through the rockers-you have to hear this car to believe it. This is a serious sounding and running engine with few equals on the street.

The rest of the drivetrain is up to the task, with an aluminum crossflow radiator and dual fans handling the cooling, a hydraulically operated heavy duty clutch sending power to the TREMEC TKO500 transmission and a custom driveshaft leading back to a FAB9 3.70:1 9” rear axle with Strange axles and a Detroit Locker. There’s no hack job here, either-Exotic Concepts in Longwood, Florida, did the work. Sure, some cars look the part, and some even have huge engines, but how many do you see with ALL of the proper supporting equipment?

Stay underneath and see the chassis is all there, too. An ABS master cylinder with electrically operated Hydroboost powers Wilwood four piston calipers with two piece drilled rotors. There’s an adjustable proportioning valve for fine tuning and aluminum rotor hats for less unsprung weight. Total Control’s front suspension setup with coilover shocks, fabricated control arms with Heim joints, rack and pinion steering and a billet strut tower brace. Out back you’ll find a fully adjustable four link suspension with coilovers and a Panhard rod. Again, many pretenders but very few cars go this far!

The visuals are all in place, too. The already beautiful fastback body looks downright deadly in its Eleanor body kit and Super Snake bulge hood. There’s a racing style fuel filler in the C pillar, big PIAA driving lights in the gaping grille, full rocker panels with aluminum exhaust tips, hood pins, stripes and all new glass and trim. New chrome pieces from the door handles down add sparkle while the “wow” factor gets turned up to 11 with the Compomotive 17” TRUE knockoff wheels and tri-bar center caps, wrapped in Dunlop 275/40/17 front and 315/35/17 HTR Z tires. The body is perfectly smooth, the work of known Shelby expert Dave Miller in Florida. All of the Shelby pieces are in place from the big snakes to the sequential taillights out back. Is there any wonder this car took down the best of show trophy in its only outing?

The cockpit is an excellent place to while away the miles, or to be a complete hooligan-the car does either with aplomb. You’re sitting in very comfortable leather racing seats and held in place with RJS camlock harnesses. Your left hand is on the Moto-Lita wood wheel with Shelby center cap (all atop a tilt column) while your right hand finds the shifter with the awesome “GO BABY GO” shift knob. Look over your right shoulder-that’s a 10lb NOS nitrous bottle hooked to the Ny-Trex wet system in the engine bay. It’s jetted for a 125HP shot, for those just-in-case moments! The center console features a new Shelby armrest pad, a custom stainless insert with power window switches, fuel pump and nitrous arming switches, and three of the Auto Meter Phantom series gauges you’ll find everywhere you look. ’67 Door panels were tapped for duty (they’re a cleaner look) with wheel center cap logos over the holes where the window cranks would normally poke through. How’s that for detailed? A four point rollbar, the nitrous bottle and a fiberglass rear seat delete ride behind you, while a fire extinguisher rides shotgun. We wouldn’t want you to be uncomfortable, either, so there’s an Old Air Products heating and air conditioning system installed. And yes, it’s as cool to be in here as you’re thinking.

Few cars get everything right, and this is one of them. We’re no stranger to customs and pro touring cars, and we can honestly tell you this beast is a standout. From ozone depleting burnouts to taking down trophies everywhere to cruising in style and comfort this car does it all!

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1968 Mustang GT500 SS Eleanor Super Snake Tribute

 

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Debuts As Most Powerful Production V8 in the World with 650 Horsepower, Top Speed of 200+ MPH

• New Ford Shelby GT500 is powered by an aluminum 5.8-liter supercharged V8 producing 650 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful production V8 engine in the world
• Nearly every vehicle system has been optimized including powertrain, brakes, gearing and suspension
• New Shelby GT500 sets a performance-driven design standard with new downforce- generating front grilles, aggressive splitter, new quad exhaust system and two new forged-aluminum wheels
• Also new for 2013 is an optional Performance Package with SVT-designed Bilstein electronic adjustable dampers and a Torsen limited-slip differential. The offering can be coupled with a track package for all-out racetrack performance

• Torsen limited-slip differential:When customers order the optional Performance Package, they will get a Torsen limited-slip differential that helps the rear suspension deliver maximum torque and traction better and longer under track conditions
• Launch control: A new launch control system lets drivers set the desired launch rpm depending on tire temperature, street surface or other conditions. Unique to SVT’s launch control is that it is integrated with both the engine control and traction control
• Brembo braking system: A new Brembo brake system offers drivers enhanced stopping power to help keep their car under control, both on the road and the track. New six-piston calipers in front along with larger front and rear rotors help improve brake fade. New brake pads that are more aggressive also help the car achieve high deceleration and further robustness for more driver confidence

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2013 Ford Shelby GT500

 

1965 Pontiac GTO,
1968 Pontiac Firebird,
1970 Buick GSX,
1970 Dodge Cornet Super Bee,
1966 Chevrolet Nova SS,
1969 Shelby GT500 428CJ,
1971 Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi,
1967 Dodge Cornet W023,
1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock,
1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt

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First of all, the Candyapple Red over Saddle color combination is extremely rare, with fewer than 8% of 1968 Shelbys being configured in the same way. Second, it is a documented, numbers-matching car with original invoices, order sheets, and a Marti report. Finally, it IS a GT500 after all—428 cubic inches of big block Ford in a killer, race-bred package. Buy it, drive it, and watch its value stay rock-solid.

Restored by noted Mustang restorer Bob Wilson several years ago, this snake started out as an extremely clean original piece that was really straddling the line between “superior survivor” and“in need of restoration.” The ensuing restoration was done to extremely high standards and the car has been driven less than 50 miles since completion. Today it is in outstanding condition throughout, with excellent panel gaps, and gorgeous Candyapple Red paint. The fiberglass pieces on this car are high quality reproduction units, which really is a good thing since the originals often fit so poorly that no amount of rework can make them look as good as they do on this car. The GT500 stripes along the rocker panels are accurate, and you’ve probably also noticed that this is a stripe-delete car, which is very unusual. The paint is deep, rich, and lustrous, and I can’t find any evidence that this car has ever been driven on the road. If a bright red Shelby big block can be subtle and sophisticated, this is it. Read more!

The trim is also show quality throughout, from the S H E L B Y block letters on the hood and deck to the polished stainless steel rocker and windshield moldings. Speaking of the windshield, it’s a correct Carlite “Sunvisor” piece with the markings in the center. The bumpers are fresh chrome, the grille surround is perfect, the hood pins are correct, and the argent silver tail panel is as-new. The trick sequential taillights are fully functional, too!

Under the hood, you’ll find a highly detailed S-code 428 cubic inch V8 painted the correct shade of Ford Blue and topped by a single 4-barrel carburetor. Factory rated at 355 horsepower, everyone pretty much acknowledges that these motors crank out substantially more than that. This one has been fully rebuilt to stock specs, then fully dressed for show duty at the highest levels. The original thermactor emissions control system is intact and functional, the hoses and clamps are correct, and there is a new Autolite battery in its tray. The original Shelby data tag is still affixed to the inner fender. This car is also loaded with luxury features like power steering and power disc brakes, as well as the Extra Cooling Package whose radiator has been restored to new condition up front. Engine bays simply do not get any nicer—this one is proverbially “eat off of it” immaculate.

Behind the engine there’s a durable numbers-matching C-6 automatic transmission that has also been rebuilt and reinstalled in the highly detailed chassis. And before you frown on automatic-equipped muscle cars, remember that automatics were often the transmission of choice for hardcore racers simply because of their consistency. In fact, this car comes with a copy of a period road test pitting a GT500 with an automatic against a 427/435 Corvette, and the editors found the GT500 incredibly potent, but a lot more civilized—which is exactly where Ford was headed when they took over Shelby’s operation. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?

The rest of the chassis is exceptional—if anything, the restorer was TOO careful with his workmanship and things are TOO tidy under there. The floors are the correct red oxide primer, the finishes on the front suspension are correct, and the proper markings and paint stripes are present on things like the driveshaft and axle. The brakes are freshly rebuilt, the front end is all new, and the 3.50 geared 9-inch rear is correctly detailed with a painted housing and red oxide primer center section. Despite the Shelby’s minimal exhaust system with glasspack-style mufflers, this car is quiet and smooth, belying its dual personality.

Wheels are authentic Shelby 10-spoke alloys (with tapered spokes, not straight ones like the reproductions) with reproduction E70-15 Goodyear Speedway tires.

I’ve seen a lot of Shelbys, but very, very few with a Saddle tan interior as on this car. It’s a great change from the usual black, and really gives this car an upscale look. Again, with the Shelby and the GT500 in particular, Ford was straddling the luxury/performance fence with both available in large doses. Of course, as part of a top-flight restoration, there are fresh materials everywhere in this Décor interior. The seats, door panels, carpet and padded center console are new. The wood graining has been refinished as new, and the gauges (even the cool auxiliary gauges in the console) are freshly restored. The correct Shelby logo has been embossed in the center armrest, and the correct seat belts hang from the Shelby-only roll bar behind the front seats. You’ll also notice that this luxury-oriented snake offers a tilt steering wheel, tachometer, and an AM radio that works perfectly.

The trunk is just as good as the interior, with a matching spare, correct jack, and fresh trunk mat.

Documentation on this ’68 Shelby GT500 is substantial. There are original invoices and order sheets from Shelby Automotive, Inc. We also have an original owner’s manual, which is a stapled-together booklet that looks incredibly crude but that was what Ol’ Shel was all about—who cares about frills? There’s also a complete Marti report detailing this car’s production facts and figures. There are those reproductions of original ads that I mentioned in the beginning, and copies of articles on the GT500 from a variety of sources. This car is also registered with the Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) and is listed in their registry with an ownership history.

For reasons that aren’t altogether clear to me, Shelby Mustangs are still lagging behind their Mopar and General Motors contemporaries in terms of value. If a six-figure Mustang can be considered a bargain, this one is it, because many indicators suggest that the prices of these cars will continue to go up while prices on the overheated Hemis and LS6 Chevelles have started to deflate. Nobody is surprised by this, of course, since all along most folks figured only the Shelbys were valued appropriately. Now is the time to move on this one—correct, documented, and freshly restored, its value is well established. If previous trends are any indication, this one will continue to inch its way up the value scale, making it the ideal car to invest in today. Shelby Mustang values haven’t gone crazy, there isn’t any fear of a “market correction” in their future, and transaction rates have been strong. Good Shelbys always find new homes, and this one is one of the nicer ones available today. Make a move before the market does and enjoy the stability that comes from a blue-chip investment.

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1967 Mustang Fastback Shelby G.T.500CR 900 as listed on Ebay (auction id: 290562873274)

MSN Autos recently named the 1967 Shelby G.T.500 the “ultimate muscle car.” The Shelby G.T.500CR 900 model starts with a legend, and injects it with modern supercar technology: a 770 horsepower supercharged engine, advanced multi-link race car inspired suspension, an oppulant interior and modern turn-key reliability.
Every Shelby G.T.500CR is coachbuilt at our facility located in Oklahoma. Modern amenities include authentic Shelby Performance Parts, rack and pinion steering, race inspired suspension, oversized disc brakes, and more. Engines are hand assembled out of the finest parts available, and with nearly 800 horsepower on tap the 900 model offers supercar performance. Please read the vehicle specs below. Read more and check out the pictures!

Each authentic Shelby G.T.500CR will be in the Shelby Worldwide Registry.
Classic Recreations offers three models of the Shelby G.T.500CR. This auction is for our Shelby GT500CR 900 Model. For more information please contact our staff at 1-877-235-3266 Toll Free or our local number at 405-577-6464

Model Specs:
Color Availability:
Grey/Black ,Red/White, Blue/White, Black/Grey, Yellow/White
**Custom colors available upon request

Drivetrain:
427 C.I Crate Engine(790 H.P.)
F1-R Procharger w/ 3 Core Intercooler (21PSI)
Mass Flo Fuel Injection
Tremec Manual Transmission
9″ Fab 9 Rear w/ 3:50 Gear Ratio and Posi Traction Installed
Concept One Pulley System

Steering:
Rod and Custom Rack and Pinion Conversion(Power)
Flaming River Tilt Column (polished)

Interior:
Carroll Shelby Signature Seats
Simpson 5 Point Camlock Seatbelts
Carroll Shelby Signature Gauges
200mph Speedometer
Woodgrain Aluminum Steering Wheel
Old Air Products A/C System
Deluxe 1967 Door Panels
Deluxe 1967 Dash and Trim
Carroll Shelby G.T.500CR Console
Carroll Shelby G.T.500CR Floormats

Stereo System:
Pioneer CD player w/ Removable Face
Digital Designs Custom Subwoofer Enclosure
Digital Designs Hand Made Component Speakers(4)
Digital Designs Amplifiers(1000 Watts)

Wheels and Tires:
Shelby 427 Wheels 17X8 Front
Shelby 427 Wheels 17×11 Rear
High Performance z Rated Tires (Nitto) 245/45/17 Front
High Performance z Rated Tires (Nitto) 315/35/17 Rear

Exterior:
Authentic Carroll Shelby Exterior Fiberglass Enhancements
Sequential Shelby Taillights
Carroll Shelby G.T.500CR Emblems
Carroll Shelby Lemans Racing Gas Cap

Fuel:
Aeromotive 1000 Electric Fuel Pump
Stealth 18 gal Fuel Cell

Brakes:
Front: Shelby/Baer 14″X1.1″ Two Piece Rotors
Rear: Shelby/Baer 14″X.81″ Two Piece Rotors
Slotted, Crossdrilled and Zinc Washed
Adjustable Rear Proportioning Valve
6 Piston Calipers Front and Rear
Electrical:
Trunk Mounted Battery(Optima)
MSD Ignition

Exhaust:
BBK Ceramic Coated headers (Longtube)
Dual 2.5″ Exhaust
Magnaflow stainless steel mufflers

Cooling:
Becool Aluminum Crossflow Radiator
2-13″ Electric Cooling Fans

Chassis:
Tubular Sub frame Connectors
Cosmetic Rollbar

Suspension:
Rod and Custom Mustang 2 Coilover Front Suspension
TCP G-Link Coilover Rear Suspension
Sway Bars Front and Rear

Available Options:
RHD (Right hand drive) $12,500
Automatic Transmission N/C
Flip out Television with dvd $1000
**Custom options available upon request

1967 Mustang Fastback Shelby G.T.500CR 900

 

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2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon

 

2011 Shelby GT500 Super Snake

 

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When The 2010 Chicago Auto Show ended, the winners in the five categories were announced. The votes were collected throughout the 10-day event. The winner in the “Vehicle I’d most like to have in my driveway” category, is the 2010 Ford Shelby GT that won the tightest race of all among 1000s of vehicles.

What’s more, General Motors took the most consumers’ votes for Best Concept with the Cadillac XTS Platinum.

Finally, Ford grabbed the Best Exhibit title, with 41 percent of the vote.

2010 Ford Shelby GT500

 

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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

NEW SVT PERFORMANCE PACKAGE READIES
2011 FORD SHELBY GT500 FOR THE TRACK

• An optional SVT Performance Package highlights the new 2011 Ford Shelby GT500®, available on both coupe and convertible models, making it racetrack ready

• The optional package features the all-new next-generation Goodyear Eagle® F1 SuperCar G: 2 tires only available on the 2011 Shelby GT500, offering incredible dry traction and
precise handling, complete with a race-inspired ultra-high-performance tread compound

• All-new lightweight 19-inch forged-aluminum wheels in the front complement all-new tires, with new 20-inch forged-aluminum wheels at the rear

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 8, 2010 – The new 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 has a surprise in store for true performance enthusiasts – an optional SVT Performance Package. One lap around the racetrack, and drivers will feel the difference.

Data show the 2011 coupe with the SVT Performance Package is 3.0 seconds faster per lap than the 2010 Shelby GT500 on a 2.3-mile test track. Cars with the optional package will be able to pull 1.0 lateral g, with stopping distances improved by 7 percent versus the base 2011 Shelby.

“More and more enthusiasts are putting their cars on the track to have some fun,” said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby American. “It’s a great way to enjoy the performance of your car in a safe environment. No one likes to run at the back of the field, so a track-oriented package is a smart option for the serious Shelby GT500 owner.”

Tires make the difference
The SVT Performance Package features the first application of the all-new Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G: 2, a tire that offers superb dry traction and precise handling, complete with a high-performance tread compound with more grip. SVT engineers worked directly with Goodyear to develop the new compound, and it’s only available on the 2011 Shelby GT500. The tire is unidirectional, corner-specific – meaning the directional tread must match its specific location.

“We wanted to couple the improved weight distribution and the improved handling of the vehicle with the new tire, and with that offer the customer one of the most advanced summer tires from a manufacturer,” said Jamal Hameedi, SVT chief nameplate engineer. “That led us down a road to the new tire. It’s instantly recognizable with an all-new tread pattern and construction.”

The new ultra-high-performance compound is made of a proprietary blend of race-derived carbon black and high-stiffness polymers and resins that help deliver enhanced wet and dry handling performance on both the road and track. Asymmetrical, directional tread designs with massive tread blocks on the outboard side of the tire help enhance dry cornering grip. Sweeping Aquachannel™ grooves on the inboard side of the tread help move water. An innovative multi-radius mold shape offers precise handling and smooth, even wear.

“These tires are as close as you can get to a race car tire,” said Eric Zinkosky, SVT technical specialist. “We have a tire that’s way more capable, with better grip, is firmer and more race-oriented. From there, we tuned the chassis around it. The tires told us what we had to do.”

“We took some lessons from the Shelby KR program and applied them to these tires,” he added. “That was our first attempt at a similar compound, and we learned a lot and rolled those lessons into the new Shelby to provide an even better tire.”

Nineteen-inch forged-aluminum wheels in the front, which are 4.7 pounds lighter than the base Shelby GT500’s, complement the all-new wider 265/40R-19 front tires. New 20-inch forged-aluminum wheels at the rear are 2.8 pounds lighter than the standard 19-inch wheel, and the new 3.73 rear axle ratio takes advantage of the new larger rear wheels and tires.

Little things add up
As a result of the increased tire performance, the chassis was tuned to respond more like a race car. The front and rear shocks were also tuned, adding control to work better with the chassis and tire. The front springs are 20.5 percent stiffer than the base, and the rear springs are 9.5 percent stiffer, continuing an SVT performance tuning direction of adding more stiffness in the front and keeping the rear softer to aid acceleration traction. Roll stiffness also helps control cornering while on the track.

A lowered ride height of 11 millimeters in front and 8 millimeters at the rear improves handling and gives the car an even sportier attitude. High-temperature dry shaft center bearing bushing and shifter bushings – which are also on the base Shelby – ensure that no matter how hot the conditions get, the car will still perform at its best.

“This car is track-ready. We really took the Shelby GT500 to the next level and went through every detail,” said Kerry Baldori, SVT global performance vehicle chief functional engineer.
“It offers great cornering and racetrack performance and proven durability, and that’s something we want our customers to appreciate.”

A unique rear spoiler Gurney Flap was developed for increased rear downforce and improves handling balance in high-speed corners. Introduced by racing legend Dan Gurney nearly 40 years ago, the flap is essentially a tunable element on a low-drag spoiler. Front downforce has been increased 25 percent through improved cooling pack sealing and a new front underbody closeout panel. Grippy bushing stabilizer bars provide improved roll stiffness.

Even with the stiffer springs, lower ride heights and increased damping, the ride remains very compliant, and the car can be easily driven on everyday roads due to SVT’s chassis tuning philosophy.

Design cues are added to set the package apart from the base Shelby GT500. The over-the-top stripes are narrower, and the stripes on the shift knob were removed. The performance shocks also are painted red to further differentiate the package.
“This car has great handling and dramatically improved performance, and that should come out in better lap times and improved braking,” said Zinkosky.

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The other issue is that this configuration would really only work if the intake and exhaust flow were reversed, putting the exhaust in the valley. Without this change, the paths from the exhaust ports to the turbos would be too long, resulting in excess turbo lag and unacceptable performance. However, this would require a level of engineering investment for new heads that Ford is unlikely to make in such a low-volume program. Thus, we’ll have to be satisfied with the aluminum block 5.4 that is arriving later this year.

2010 Ford Shelby GT500

 

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