Shelby

23K Original Miles: 1989 Shelby CSX VNT

The final version of practically anything is usually pretty good, unless we’re talking about what a commercial kitchen throws in the pot for a stew when attempting to use up the last of the ingredients. That same philosophy can… more»

Preserve or Restore? 1966 Ford Shelby GT350

Few versions of the First Generation Mustang are more desirable than those wearing a Shelby badge. They typically command impressive prices and are viewed as rock-solid investment prospects. This 1966 Shelby GT350 ticks that box, having led a sheltered… more»

Limited Production Shadow: 1987 Shelby CSX

There’s a little thing called “moments” in the collector car world, and it essentially signifies when a particular make or model is enjoying renewed interest or popularity. The question becomes whether that moment will transform the car’s projections for… more»

Recently Restored: 1986 Dodge Omni Shelby GLHS

As someone who grew up on a steady intake of hot hatches and attended high school at a time when modifying a four-cylinder Honda was considered very much en vogue, there’s a warm spot in my heart for cheap… more»

GLHS #170: 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger GLHS

At the time, Car & Driver magazine called the Shelby Charger GLHS “…crude but effective”, and that is likely a fair summation of most turbocharged Chrysler products from the 1980s. These were impressive machines out of the box in… more»

Turbo Project: 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger

Listed for sale here on craigslist in Colville, Washington, this 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger is offered at $2,300 or best offer as a nearly-finished turbo project with a long list of new parts. While it isn’t quite road-ready, the… more»

Family Treasure: 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR

Some barn finds are simply special, and this 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR “King of the Road” is one of them. Wearing all the correct Shelby data tags and matching VINs on the door and inner fender, it retains… more»

TASCA Muscle: 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback

Built before Ford took over Shelby production, this 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback is more than just a collector car—it’s a piece of American performance history. Finished in Brittany Blue with white stripes, this early-production GT500 was sold new by… more»

Modern Day Cobra? 1999 Shelby Series 1

Oftentimes, performance cars seemingly have their reviews already written before being driven. In other words, expectations are often so high for sporting models that certain road test editors might incorrectly predict just how good car is going to be…. more»

Original 428 CJ/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

With such a strong pedigree, it’s easy to get excited about this 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 quickly, and with good reason.  This one ticks nearly all of the right boxes, with a through-the-roof cool-factor level, but unfortunately, improper… more»

Shelby Tribute Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Ford hit pay dirt with the hot new Mustang in 1965. For the full production year (excluding the so-called 1964 ½ Mustangs), more than 73,000 convertibles were built, including this one. It’s no longer in stock, having had an… more»

Rare Shelby Project: Pair of 1989 Dodge Dakotas

The Dodge Dakota was a mid-size pickup built from 1987 to 2009 and was the only truck in its class that offered an optional V8. Two of them from 1989 are presented as a package, one the low-production Shelby… more»

Flooded 1968 Shelby GT350

The recent hurricanes have yielded massive property claims, with entire communities wiped out due to high winds and flooding. From Florida to North Carolina, entire cities and towns were absolutely decimated. The speed of the storms likely meant many… more»

Rare Rental: 1988 Shelby CSX-T

There are chapters in history that almost always make me nostalgic for the 1980s, with most of them being obvious things like music, fashion, and general attitude of society at the time. However, another meaningful footnote in history at… more»

Cheap Shelby! 1984 Dodge Charger

Dodge revived the Charger nameplate in 1981 and applied it to a sporty hatchback/subcompact in production through 1987. It was based on the L-body platform shared with Plymouth for a similar car. Dodge partnered with Carroll Shelby in 1983… more»

Fully Documented: 1966 Shelby GT350

Buying a classic car with a six-figure asking price will seem daunting to some people because there will be nagging doubts about whether they are getting what they paid for. There seem no such problems with this 1966 Shelby… more»

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