Putting the name “Shelby” next to almost any car is a sure-fire way to up its collectability. Although some are worth more than others, cars like this 1987 Dodge Shadow Shelby CSX here on eBay is a worthy candidate for bringing back to life, but whether it should receive a full paint job is up to your level of tolerance for patina. This example is located in North Carolina with a $1,500 opening bid and an unmet reserve price. 

One of my favorite features of the Shelby cars is the interior. Typically, some special touches are added to set the vehicle apart from its more plebeian siblings. In this case, unique upholstery, a sport steering wheel and badging on the dash are some of the clues drivers got that they were in a much hotter version of Mopar’s econobox entry.

The turbocharged and intercooled 2.2L four-cylinder churned out an impressive 175 b.h.p. in first-year models, paired with identical torque numbers. The suspension was also upgraded and rear disc brakes were swapped in. Only 750 CSX’s were sold in 1987, so this weather-beaten example is a rare find of a first-year car.

This Shelby variant is said to be in decent shape overall, but the seller discloses that it could use new A/C components and a replacement clutch. The seller has added new front brakes and will include replacement parts for the HVAC and transmission repairs. While the cosmetics aren’t pretty, I’d happily live with well-aged paint in exchange for a smooth running and spooling genuine Shelby-branded product.