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»
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Aug 26, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
Aug 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 Of 1480: 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota
Only 1480 of a planned 1,500 Dodge Shelby Dakotas were produced for the 1989 model year–the only year of production of this sporty pickup. Of those 1480, only 480 were bright white. So you’re looking at a pretty rare… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
#169 of 500 Hot Hatch! 1986 Shelby Omni GLH-S
In the ’80s, the addition of monochrome trim & bumpers, rocker valances, and front and rear spoilers often meant nothing other than someone spent money on a cosmetic “sport” package to gain the appearance of sport. In an era… more»
Jul 11, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
“Snake Charmer!” 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Owned and loved for 60 years by its original owner, this never-restored 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra comes to auction in August. Henry “Hank” Williams Jr. led an interesting life, participating in the U.S. Army’s WW II D-Day operations in… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
41K Miles: 1984 Dodge Shelby Charger
It’s increasingly rare that there’s still anything approaching “good deal” status in the hobby car industry, especially as vehicles from the 1980s continue to rise in value. However, the Shelby Mopar products from the 1980s are still hanging out… more»
Jun 23, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Fire-Breathing 427: Shelby Continuation Cobra CSX6000
Only a handful of cars ever achieve legend status, and the original Shelby Cobra comfortably falls into that category. Its combination of low weight and enormous engine power provides performance almost beyond comprehension, and buyers must pay a seven-figure… more»
Jun 8, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
44k-Mile Drop-Top: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500
The 1960s Shelby Mustang was a collaboration between Ford Motor Co. and Shelby American. It began with the introduction of the cool pony car in 1965 and by 1968 the conversions were more Ford than Shelby. According to documentation… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Thrifty Rental Racer: 1988 Shelby CSX-T
Many of us know by now that the Shelby Corporation pioneered one of the most clever marketing campaigns ever conceived by allowing consumers to rent its high-performance products at the car rental counter. The Ford Mustang GT350H – the… more»
May 10, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 2000 Shelby Cobra Continuation Race Car
There was once a time when vintage race cars met an untimely end when their competition days were done. Drivers sought the latest and greatest, and the best their old machinery could hope for was that some parts would… more»
Apr 18, 2024 • For Sale • 88 Comments
High Performance Build: 1985 Dodge Omni GLHS
When it comes to performance cars, a single letter can spell a world of difference. And as it relates to the Dodge Omni GLHS, that last letter represented a significant boost in performance over the already zippy hot hatch…. more»
Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Real or Clone? Complicated 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350-R
While Mustangs were as plentiful as Carter’s peanuts in 1965, the high-performance Shelby Mustangs were built for a limited crowd. 562 of them were GT350s while another three dozen were GT350-Rs for SCCA Trans Am racing (which it won… more»
Mar 17, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Last Driven 40 Years: 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350
The GT350 was a Mustang fastback that was built as a collaboration between Ford and Shelby American, Carroll Shelby’s company. Shelby was heavily involved in 1965-67, whereas Ford took control from 1968 to 1970. To some, the original 1965-66… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Can It Be Saved? 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby
We’ve seen some head-scratchers in the Can It Be Saved series here on Barn Finds, and this 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z is one of the head-scratchin’est ones so far. A small front-drive car that needs a total restoration… more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Please Be Real: 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350-H
Carroll Shelby’s king-sized Texas personality branded his cars with an in-your-face attitude, always backed up by real performance. Shelby’s skills at deal-making matched his understanding of winning at the track, and his partnership with American rental car giant Hertz… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Turbo 2.2 Liter: 1985 Dodge Charger Shelby
This 1985 Dodge Charger Shelby was parked in 1995 and is said to be a one owner vehicle. It was sent to us by numskal who found it listed here on Craigslist. The seller is asking $500 in its… more»
