Shelby

Tow It Home: 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible

The GT500 was the big-block brother of the GT350. This one is fitted with the Cobra Jet 428, and when you pair that much power with a four-speed manual and a convertible top, you have one fun pony car!… more»

Two Owner 1968 Shelby GT500KR

We want to love this 1968 Shelby GT500KR. It is a Shelby for goodness sake! It has even been in the hands of the second owner since 1983. Still, there are some red flags here. A respray to cover… more»

A Propane Gas Delivery Man’s Discovery

Electric company meter-readers, landscapers, and other deliverymen possibly have the best opportunity to discover vehicles “just out of view” from car collectors. After all, they can venture onto properties, look behind bushes, and peer into barns. The story of… more»

1966 Shelby GT350 Survivor

Update 5/3/13 – After being listed on eBay, this survivor Shelby has now been entered into Mecum’s upcoming Original Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis, Indiana. Special thanks to Jim S for updating us on this one! If you like Mustangs,… more»

Cobra Alternative: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger

If you like the idea of a British roadster with American V8 power, then a Tiger may be the car for you. As Cobras become more unattainable by the day, these Shelby designed Sunbeams still look like a bargain…. more»

Storage Container Shelby

A few weeks ago reader Scott M. sent in photos of his lawnmower repair shop find. The vehicles have since been moved to a new location, so Scott decided to stop by to snap a few photos and to… more»

Paxton Powered 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible

When we asked if anyone could think of anything better than a nicely preserved GT350, someone said a nicely preserved GT350S. We would have to agree, but with only 11 ever produced, it is unlikely we will stumble across… more»

1969 Shelby GT500 Garage Find

Many readers thought the GT350 we featured the other day was too expensive. Many also would have preferred a GT500. Well, here you go… This 1969 Shelby GT500 has been sitting in this garage since the eighties. It only… more»

Top 10 Barn Finds Of 2012

After reflecting on the past year, we came up with a list of our favorite barn finds for 2012. Our choices were based on how much interest each find received and our own personal preferences. So without further ado,… more»

Original Survivor: 1969 Shelby GT350

This 1969 Shelby GT350 is an unrestored survivor and has been with the second owner since 1984. They have listed it here on Denver’s Craigslist, with an asking price of $63,900. Price’s for later GT350s have plummeted in the… more»

2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

The 62nd Pebble Beach Concours took place Sunday, August 19th at the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links. The golf course shuts down entirely one day each year so that, arguably, the greatest Concours in the world can take place… more»

2012 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

The Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca is one of the best vintage racing events in the world. The Shelby Cobra was the featured car this year. Saturday’s Cobra race brought approximately 45 competition Cobras to the grid for… more»

2012 McCall Motorworks Revival

The Monterey Jet Center houses one of the premier events of Auto Week each year on Wednesday evening.  The McCall Motorworks Revival hosts approximately 3,000 guests at the event that is catered by local restaurants and wineries.  Event sponsors… more»

Monterey Auto Week 2012

The Monterey Auto Week is a collection of events that have spawned from the Pebble Beach Concours. The first Pebble Beach Concours took place in 1950 as a small showing of cars to compliment the Pebble Beach Road Race…. more»

Tree Free: 1968 Shelby Cobra GT350

While this 1968 Shelby Cobra GT350 might not be as dramatic or desirable as the GT500 we featured a few days back, at least it doesn’t have a tree growing out of it. After being exhumed from a barn… more»

Carroll’s Legacy: 1967 Shelby GT500

With the passing of the great Carroll Shelby, it only seems fitting to feature one of his most famous creations. Carroll was known for taking unassuming vehicles and turning them into performance machines. The Cobra, for example, started life… more»

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