While it can sometimes seem like certain vintage and enthusiast cars are only getting more expensive, there are others that seemingly continue to remain affordable despite having respectable pedigree. The lineup of Shelby-kissed Mopar products from the 1980s are… more»
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Sep 22, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare 1987 Shelby Lancer Turbo Project
I’ll spare you the suspense: yes, this car is 1 of the 400 made with a five-speed manual transmission! The other 400 out of 800 total Shelby Lancers in 1987 received a three-speed automatic transmission. This is a rare… more»
Jul 25, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1 of 995: 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota
Perhaps inspired by the Li’l Red Express pickup from a decade or so earlier, the 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota was a one-year attempt at a smaller performance truck. Besides special trim, the Shelby Dakota had a V8 engine that… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
25K Original Miles: 1993 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T
There are few cars that remain hidden from the eyes of collectors, especially with how digitized the car world has become. In the blink of an eye, a vehicle can begin rapidly climbing in value because one expert or… more»
Jul 7, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1 of 402: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500
When it came to performance cars in the 1960s, the Shelby Mustang was the “King of the Road”. Based on production Mustangs, these special cars were modified by Shelby American from 1965 to 1967 and then by Ford itself… more»
Jun 9, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Muscle Truck: 1989 Dodge Dakota Shelby
The concept of a high-performance pickup truck is one that has taken on new meaning in recent years, with modern rigs oftentimes boasting the sort of performance numbers that would make any number of 90s-era sports cars jealous. In… more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Turbo 2 Conversion: 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica
This 1987 Dodge Daytona checks a lot of boxes for anyone seeking out one of these now-obscure hot hatches from the 80s. The Daytona is increasingly hard to find, especially with the right trim and options, so this example… more»
Apr 10, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1-of-1,570: 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR
Ford Motor Co. and Carroll Shelby parted ways in 1968, but that didn’t prevent Ford from bringing the Shelby program in-house. Mid-year they introduced the GT500KR (Mustang-based) which included Ford’s new 428 cubic-inch “Cobra Jet” V8 which may have… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Exceptional Example: 1968 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang
I have to agree with the seller of this 1968 Shelby GT350 here on Craigslist that the pony is in exceptional condition, and I’m not too far away from drooling a bit on my keyboard just staring at it… more»
Mar 2, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One of 244: 1969 Shelby GT500 Convertible
It seems convertibles get a bad rap as being less desirable than their fixed-roof counterparts. There are advantages to either type of top, but this 1969 Shelby GT500 convertible may be one of those preferred convertible outliers. I found… more»
Feb 5, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Turbo Hot Hatch: 1988 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z
Like most car enthusiasts, I have a short list of vehicles that reside in the “If I ever found one, I’d buy one” category. While early 90s domestics aren’t a big target of mine, the Dodge Daytona is an… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
50th Anniversary Continuation Model: 1965 Shelby Cobra
To me, one of the trickiest vintage cars to value is the continuation model Shelby Cobra. I will admit that this is a part of the collector automobile world that is squishy to me; there’s a strong sentiment out… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
“Black Hornet” Carroll Shelby’s 1968 Ford Mustang
It is a rare opportunity to own a car from the personal collection of an icon like Carroll Shelby. This 1968 Ford Mustang was built by Legendary G.T. Continuation Cars as an homage to the Shelby “Green Hornet” and… more»
Dec 29, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One of 800 Made: 1987 Dodge Shelby Lancer
Among the variety of Carroll Shelby-blessed Turbo Mopars from the 1980s, there’s one model for me that stands alone and that is the Shelby Lancer. This is perhaps the model that shows up for sale the least frequently, and… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Project Muscle Truck: 1989 Shelby Dakota
In the late 80s, the muscle truck wars were just beginning to heat up. These were great days to be a light-duty truck shopper, as you had your choice of high-performance, two-wheel-drive pickups that didn’t offer much in the… more»
Dec 25, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
42K Original Miles: 1987 Shelby CSX Turbo
Here’s a bit of an “if I find one, I’ll buy it” car for me, the Shelby CSX Turbo. This was another one of Carroll Shelby’s entertaining adventures with an otherwise bargain-basement model that suddenly transformed with a better… more»
