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Rare Shelby Cobra 1965 could set the record for the most expensive auto sale
 A rare Shelby Cobra 1965 is expected to reach between 10 million Dollars and 15 million Dollars on May 15th at auction, said the organizers. The auto will surpass almost certainly the American record of 5.5 million Dollars for a 427 Super Snake Shelby Cobra 1966. There is a chance also it could set a brand new record worldwide, if that exceeds the 11 million Dollars paid for a California Spyder 1961 Ferrari. Described like 'American jewel' the auto was the 1st American-made racing vehicle to ever beat the famous Ferrari in Europe in world racing championships. It's expected to attract hard the interest in ...
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Daytona Coupe by Shelby auction auto wins on Amelia Island
 Bad news now for those hoping to get a nicer, rock-bottom cost for the Daytona Coupe by Shelby going to auction; here it is: it won the class at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance last weekend.The economy is slowing down at the moment, but a in class best win for Race Cars on the prestigious event will add extra bucks definitely to the hammer cost. Then again, the car brought by Shelby Racing the World Manufacturers Championship has the title in 1965, but the price never was quite 'affordable'.This 1 of 6 ever will be Mecum’s Spring Classic part auction this May in Indianapolis Auction. ...
Tags: shelby, daytona, coupe, auction, amelia island, concours d’elegance, cool
SSC Ultimate Aero it's for sale now on eBay
 When we talk about the auto that holds the record worldwide for maximum speed, this is it. Not the vehicle unit, but the present record holding auto is up now on eBay for sale.This Shelby Super Coupe Ultimate Aero 2007 made a pass 257 mph on a Washington remote road (the complete run averaged - 255.83 mph), went in the record books. So, while the 2007 auto’s 1180 hp V8 twin turbo is impressive, amazing SSC upped its power for this year to 1287 hp.Currently, the auction is up now to over 50% million dollars; the reserve's yet still not met. But, the winner ...
Tags: shelby, ssc, ultimate, aero, sale, ebay, cool, fast, exotic, supercar
Shelby Daytona Coupe on auction
 Mecum will be auctioning off a rare 1 of 6 Shelby Daytona Coupes 1965 (chassis no. CSX2601). A fast history lesson for the people who do not even recognize this amazing legend. So, before Ford took Ferrari on with GT40, Shelby brand went right after the GT class Italians with Shelby Daytona Coupe, Ford-engined. In 1965 and 1964 complete bodies were therefor added to 6 changed drivetrains Shelby Cobra. The upgraded aerodynamics now allows the vehicles to be faster, having a higher maximum speed.This auto is an infamous CSX2287's sibling — it was quite the 1st prototype for all the other 5 coupe units, set ...
Tags: shelby, daytona, coupe, auction, cool, fast, history
Shelby is preparing the new Mustang - limited edition
 Shelby announced a brand new Shelby Mustang limited-edition will be unveiled on February 5 on the fund-raiser dinner for the museum National Hot Rod Association museum. The auto will be a 'R Model' track-only to commemorating SCCA Championship Jerry Titus’ 1965 with Shelby GT-350R the original.'In 1965, my team built 37 small block ’R Model’ race-only versions of the Shelby GT350 Mustang that kicked tails on circuits worldwide' affirmed Carroll Shelby. 'Working with Ford Racing, we’re going to build a new track day ’R Model’ version of the Ford Shelby GT. It’ll be lots of fun to drive and ready to rip up the pavement ...
Tags: shelby, mustang, ford, muscle, limited
Ford Shelby GT500KR Pricing Confirmed
 The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR is the new "King of the Road" – the most powerful production Mustang ever produced, thanks to a 540-hp supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 with 510 lb.-ft. of torque.The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR is the new "King of the Road" – the most powerful production Mustang ever produced, thanks to a 540-hp supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 with 510 lb.-ft. of torque. New GT500KR blends performance engineering expertise of Ford SVT, trackside learnings from Ford Racing Technology and ingenuity of Shelby Automobiles to deliver world-class handling and performance. The Ford Shelby GT500KR arrives at select Ford dealerships in late May. Long live the King! ...
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Shelby Create Commemorative MkII GT40
 In celebration of Carroll Shelby`s 85TH birthday Shelby Distribution USA under license from Shelby Licensing and in partnership with Shelby. Automobiles Inc. will reproduce the three dominating Shelby American GT40® race cars that accomplished one of the greatest feats in American automotive racing history into a street legal vehicle that can be driven or simply collected.
These rolling chassis will receive a Shelby Automobiles Inc. MSO and will be recorded in the Shelby Registry along with the Safir GT40 Spares LLC assigned licensed mark, identification number and registry that reflects these cars as newly manufactured variants of the original GT40®.
Tags: edition, commemorative, gt40, mkii
The world record breaking speed run from SSC
 The report last week was on SSC`s world record in breaking speed run. This week is the video of the Shelby Supercars event. The recording is impressive, but what`s really amazing is the incredible sound. Listening the high-pitched roar of the 6L V8 1183hp approaching the camera at the world-record speed… an experience every enthusiast would enjoy.The record breaking run video can be found on the SSC`s site. There you can see the high-speed flyby clip with tests in the Nevada desert.
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