Shelby

Estate Find: 1968 Shelby Mustang Cobra GT350

I believe that I possess a well-developed sense of self-control and can demonstrate great restraint when required. However, even I have my limits. If I owned this 1968 Shelby Mustang Cobra GT350 and had treated it to a total… more»

Muscle Truck? 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota

Dodge would be a real contender for the title of having made the first muscle truck, whether it was the Dodge L’il Red Express or the much earlier 1964 Dodge D-100 Street Wedge. This 1989 Dodge Dakota may not… more»

Bargain Buy? 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible

Have you ever looked at a classic car listing and been left scratching your head? I occasionally have, but this 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible ramps the scratching to a new level. I can’t decide whether there is an error… more»

Drag Pack Equipped: 1969 Shelby Mustang GT500

While the 1969 Shelby Mustang GT500 offered a winning combination of comfort and performance, some enthusiasts wanted more of the latter. Therefore, 192 buyers handed over the additional cash to specify their new Shelby with the Drag Pack. This… more»

1 of 300! 1999 Shelby Super Pursuit 360

In 1999, Dodge sold more Durangos than in any other year for their continuous 25-year run that started in 1997. Unless they have a crankin’ year in 2022 or beyond, they’ll never match almost 190,000 in sales from that… more»

Backyard Find: 1986 Dodge Omni GLH

This is a curious listing for a desirable car: it’s a 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo, and it was supposedly pulled from a Long Island backyard where it’s been parked since 1996. The Omni GLH is a pocket rocket… more»

Unreal Garage Find: Mustang GT350 and Shelby Parts

There are some finds that seemingly defy explanation. The types of discoveries where you shake your head and ask how this scenario can even unfold. That’s essentially what was going through my mind as I digested this incredible YouTube… more»

Melted Muscle: 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

It truly does not get any sadder than seeing the burnt-out remains of a once-great collector car. This 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible looks like it was an absolute stunner before the fire, wearing cherry red paint with… more»

Neglected Muscle Truck: 1989 Shelby Dakota

This rare 1989 Shelby Dakota is a limited-production performance truck made under the watchful eye of Carroll Shelby, and while it is generally considered a collector’s item, this one has clearly seen better days. Faded paint, dull graphics, and… more»

Turbo Terrific: 1990 Dodge Daytona Shelby

For those who lived through them, the 1970s and 1980s were a pretty awful time if you were passionate about performance cars. Tightening emission regulations strangled any normally aspirated internal combustion engines, so manufacturers had to look further afield… more»

Tow Yard Find: 1989 Shelby CSX-VNT

This 1989 Shelby CSX-VNT is one of just 500 examples made and represents one of Carroll Shelby’s final production models as part of his relationship with Chrysler Corp. The CSX-VNT was a sophisticated factory hot rod, good for a… more»

1 of 22: 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

The Shelby Mustangs of the mid-1960s were pony cars on steroids, with performance modifications commissioned by Ford and made by Shelby American.  Out of 3,223 Shelby Mustang GT350s built for 1967, only 22 came painted Charcoal Gray and this… more»

One of 1,000: 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger GLHS

It’s always mildly tragic to see a rare or otherwise special car wasting away. In this case, it’s a one-of-1,000 Dodge Shelby Charger GLHS, which was the hottest version of the Shelby-blessed Charger you could buy. The seller’s car… more»

1 of 5 Produced: 1965 Shelby Cobra Stage 3 Dragonsnake

Carroll Shelby built no shortage of special cars throughout his tenure in the automotive industry. It’s easy to list some of the more iconic models off, but one that may escape some enthusiast minds is the Dragonsnake Cobra, a… more»

Cheap Shelby? 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota

Carroll Shelby and Chrysler were on fire in the late-1980s into the 1990s, teaming up on several projects which almost nobody would have predicted a decade earlier. From small front-wheel-drive cars wearing Shelby badges to this one-year-only 1989 Dodge… more»

Turbo Deal? 1987 Dodge Shelby Lancer

This is a hard one to classify, is it a sporty four-door sedan? A sports car with four doors? An econobox with a couple of famous badges and a stout engine? Maybe this 1987 Dodge Shelby Lancer is all… more»