Video: 2013 Shelby GT500 takes on the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

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With 662 horsepower and a top speed of more than 200 miles per hour, the 2013 Shelby GT500 is undoubtedly the current king of American muscle cars. But how does it compare to European’s muscle machines? The car magazine EVO wanted to find out, and pitted the only 2013 GT500 in all of England against the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. The Mercedes is undoubtedly at a disadvantage when it comes to horsepower – packing just 451 horsepower and 442 lb-ft torque, but it also comes with a lighting quick 7-speed automatic transmission. Watch Video! Click NEXT!

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The two cars were paired against one another on a runway, with the fastest to the 1000 meter mark named as the winner. Who takes the checkered flag and is declared king of the muscle cars? Hit the play button below to find out.

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1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible

Installed both front shocks (Koni Classic,) air cleaner mounting hardware, air filter, oil pressure sending unit boot, date-coded spark plug wires, one horn (was missing,) radiator fan shroud, transmission pan gasket, the entire exhaust system from the manifolds to the tips, sway bar bracket bushings, power steering hoses, rebuilt power steering “ram,” fuel cap emblem, both power top hydraulic cylinders, both front window cranks, emergency flasher button, driver side vent cable, washer fluid floor pad and the battery.  Tidied up some wiring, made sure all of the lights worked inside and out, and gave the car the once-over.  Being an old car, some of those items are forgivable, but this car must exceed expectations.

When you think of significant muscle cars there are a few cars and names which come to mind. At the top of nearly every list you’ll find one ornery Texan, Carroll Shelby, and his fantastic reinterpretation of Ford’s Mustang. More desirable yet are the convertibles and the big block cars, and this gorgeous Sunlit Gold example here is both. Highly documented, a 25+ year SAAC member car and owned by the same man who took delivery for more than 30 years this show ready example is perfect for any high end collection.

The big three pieces of documentation follow this car: The ORGINAL build sheet, the Marti Report and a copy of the original invoice. Here’s how this car left Metuchen on March 5th, 1968:

428CI Police Interceptor V8

C6 Automatic Transmission

Exterior paint: Sunlit Gold

interior: Black Décor Bucket Seats

White Power Convertible Top w/Glass Rear Window

Visibility Group (light package)

Wheel Lip Moldings

Power Steering

Power Front Disc Brakes

Tilt Steering Wheel

Air Conditioning

AM Radio

Interior Décor Group

Tinted Glass

Tachometer and Trip Odometer

When Shelby got done with it there were a pile of changes from the specific bodywork to the rollover bar to the Goodyear Speedway tires to the Stewart Warner “green line” gauges in the center stack. Completed, it went to Pletcher Ford Sales in Jenkintown, PA, where it was picked up on July 22, 1968 by its new owner, James W. Sole.

The build sheet, the copy of the invoice, the original tax form from 1968, receipts for various services throughout the years, the brochures and ads for the car, previous registrations and damn near every SAAC dash plaque and member card he owned are kept. There’s even an autograph from Carroll himself!

You like to see long-term ownership of a car – it means it was something special to the person behind the wheel and not just a toy. Mr. Sole loved the car, and wherever his job took him the Shelby followed. It spent time in Philly, Rochester, NY, Westport, CT, and Palos Verdes, CA before winding up in Rockport, MA. If you’d believe it Jim used the car for his daily transportation through 1989! He retired the car to weekend duty and had the car restored in the next couple of years by specialist Mike White in Bow, Mass. Finished in time for the 1993 show season it took Best Restored Antique at the 1993 Boston World of Wheels show against a ton of competition. Shunning a trailer even after the significant restoration he drove it to the 18th annual Shelby American Auto Club meet and took home silver in class – the highest score handed out for a driven car at the meet. The biggest point deductions? Jim installed a set of Koni shocks and reinstalled the 10 spoke alloy wheels he bought from Shelby in 1981–two big no-no’s in a structured event like that. Out of the 19 points deducted a whopping 13 of them were for the shocks and rolling stock! Suffice to say Mike’s talents and Jim’s dedication produced a gold level vehicle!

Desirable doesn’t always mean rare, and rare doesn’t always mean desirable, but this car is a rare case where both are true. One of only 402 GT500 convertibles produced in 1968, one of 249 with the 428/C6 combo and one of only 82 convertibles (both 350 and 500) in Gold over black. Not as racy as red, not as menacing as black this classic gold beauty speaks to a more refined palette, and is a tough one to find! Via: musclevehicles.com

1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible

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1968 SHELBY MUSTANG GT500 MATCHING NUMBERS

The trim is also show quality throughout, from the S H E L B Y block letters on the hood and deck to the polished stainless steel rocker and windshield moldings. Speaking of the windshield, it’s a correct Carlite “Sunvisor” piece with the markings in the center. The bumpers are fresh chrome, the grille surround is perfect, the hood pins are correct, and the argent silver tail panel is as-new. The trick sequential taillights are fully functional, too!

Under the hood, you’ll find a highly detailed S-code 428 cubic inch V8 painted the correct shade of Ford Blue and topped by a single 4-barrel carburetor. Factory rated at 355 horsepower, everyone pretty much acknowledges that these motors crank out substantially more than that. This one has been fully rebuilt to stock specs, then fully dressed for show duty at the highest levels. The original thermactor emissions control system is intact and functional, the hoses and clamps are correct, and there is a new Autolite battery in its tray. The original Shelby data tag is still affixed to the inner fender. This car is also loaded with luxury features like power steering and power disc brakes, as well as the Extra Cooling Package whose radiator has been restored to new condition up front. Engine bays simply do not get any nicer—this one is proverbially “eat off of it” immaculate.

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1968 SHELBY MUSTANG GT500 MATCHING NUMBERS

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Movie Cars : Ford Mustang GT500 Elenor Gone in 60 seconds

Gone in 60 Seconds is a 2000 American action film, starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Christopher Eccleston, Robert Duvall, and Will Patton. The film was directed by Dominic Sena, and written by Scott Rosenberg. It was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (The Rock, Armageddon) and is a remake of the 1974 H.B. Halicki film of the same name.

The film was shot in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and throughout Los Angeles and Long Beach, California.

Randall “Memphis” Raines (Nicolas Cage), a retired master car thief is forced to Los Angeles, California, and his company to steal 50 cars from Friday morning to the British Crime boss Raymond Vincent “Carpenter” Calitri (Christopher Eccleston) back.

Raymond’s younger brother threatens Memphis Kip (Giovanni Ribisi), to kill in his car compressor after Kip and his staff have not to date to provide stolen cars. Memphis quickly with his old crew, including his mentor, Otto (Robert Duvall), the former girlfriend, Sway (Angelina Jolie), “Sphinx” and a few others that he previously worked.

 

With LAPD detective Roland Beck Castle (Delroy Lindo) and his partner, Detective Drycoff (Timothy Olyphant), is in the neck, Memphis decided to steal all the cars in one night, to avoid tipping the police. Theft of the car en masse the night before the deadline, Memphis forced to modify the plan if he Midstream Castle Beck them aware of the dangerous decision to three of the vehicles seized by the police a lot to steal.

The discovery of the “shopping list” of the previous job, used his experience with Castle Back Raines predict a certain car, the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500 shops, or the code name “Eleanor”, was recently tried in vain to steal as Memphis the car numerous times. If he is caught in the act of theft from a Memphis high-speed chase through Long Beach. It ends with a high risk jumping over a file on the Vincent Thomas Bridge.

Calitri in Memphis on junkyard with the final car arrives, a few minutes (Shelby had been badly damaged during the hunt) was convicted after the deadline, Calitri Memphis for the poor condition of the car to kill before the decision to Memphis. Chicken comes to save him, and the Memphis warehouse settle to the guests Calitri. He saves Castle Beck shot by Calitri, who until his recent death. In gratitude, Castle Beck could free him before the other police arrive.

Back at Otto’s Chicken and Memphis celebrates the bonds are a gift: a heavily damaged Shelby Mustang GT 500, Otto claims “is a hope, but in a few weeks, a stream-line butterfly.” Memphis takes it for a test drive, let alone stable.

List of the 50 Cars Stolen in “Gone in 60 Seconds”

1. 1999 Aston Martin DB7: Mary


2. 1962 Aston Martin DB1: Barbara


3. 1999 Bentley Arnage: Lindsey


4. 1999 Bentley Azure: Laura


5. 1964 Bentley Continental: Alma


6. 1959 Cadillac El Dorado: Madeline


7. 1958 Cadillac El Dorado Brougham: Patricia


8. 1999 Cadillac Escalade: Carol


9. 2000 Cadillac El Dorado STS: Daniela


10. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible: Stefanie


11. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Erin


12. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette: Pamela


13. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Big Block: Stacey


14. 2000 Ford F350 4×4 modified pick-up: Anne


15. 1971 DeTomaso Pantera: Kate


16. 1969 Dodge Daytona: Vanessa


17. 1998 Dodge Viper Coupe GTS: Denise


18. 1995 Ferrari 355 B: Diane


19. 1997 Ferrari 355 F1: Iris


20. 1967 Ferrari 265 GTB4: Nadine


21. 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello: Angelina


22. 1987 Ferrari Testarosa: Rose


23. 1956 Ford T-Bird: Susan


24. 2000 GMC Yukon: Megan


25. 1999 HumVee 2-Door Pickup: Tracy


26. 1999 Infiniti Q45: Rachel


27. 1994 Jaguar XJ 220: Bernadene


28. 1999 Jaguar XK8 Coupe: Deborah


29. 1990 Lamborghini LM SUV: Gina


30. 1999 Lexus LS 400: Hillary


31. 1999 Lincoln Navigator: Kimberley


32. 1957 Mercedes Benz 300 SL/Gullwing: Dorothy


33. 1999 Mercedes Benz CL 500: Donna


34. 1999 Mercedes Benz S 600: Samantha


35. 1998 Mercedes Benz SL 600: Ellen


36. 1950 Mercury Custom: Gabriela


37. 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda: Shannon


38. 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner: Jessica


39. 1965 Pontiac GTO: Sharon


40. 1999 Porsche 996: Tina


41. 2000 Porsche Boxster: Marsha


42. 1961 Porsche Speedster: Natalie


43. 1988 Porsche 959: Virginia


44. 1997 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: Tanya


45. 2000 Rolls Royce Stretch Limousine: Grace


46. 1966 Shelby AC Cobra: Ashley


47. 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500: Eleanor


48. 2000 Toyota Landcruiser: Cathy


49. 1998 Toyota Supra Turbo: Lynn


50. 2000 Volvo Turbo Wagon R: Lisa

And the last chase car are 1966 Shelby AC Cobra: Ashley

In 2002, Carroll Shelby sold a license to a company called Unique Performance in Farmers Branch, Texas, to produce the GT500E, a Shelby based on the “Eleanor” 1967 GT500 featured prominently in the 2000 movie Gone in 60 Seconds, starring Nicolas Cage. Other new Shelbys followed, including the GT350SR and GT500SR. Each of these new Shelbys is given a Shelby VIN

On November 1, 2007, Unique Performance was raided by the Farmers Branch Police Department due to VIN irregularities and subsequently declared bankruptcy, which effectively ended the Shelby continuation “Eleanor” production.

The 1967 Shelby Cobra GT 500-KR

Specifications

Wheelbase, inches: 108.0

Weight, lbs: 3,200

Number built: 1251

Base price: $4,473

Standard Engine

Type: ohv V-8

Displacement, cid: 428

Fuel system: 1 x 4bbl.

Compression ratio: 10.6:1

Horsepower @ rpm: 335 @ 5200

Torque @ rpm: 440 @ 3400

Representative Performance

0-60 mph, sec: 6.0

1/4 mile, sec. @ mph: 14.3 @ 100

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1967 SHELBY GT500 RECEIVES ITS OWN FOREVER STAMP

As a tribute to Carroll Shelby and the 1967 Shelby GT500 the United States Post Office will issue a Forever Stamp as part of its ‘Muscle Cars’ issuance of stamps.  The Shelby GT500 stamp was created by Artist Tom Fritz who based his artwork on photographs of the cars. Fritz said he used bright-colored oil paints on hardboard to try to “capture the emotive quality of the vehicles.” Growing up in Southern California, Fritz became familiar with the power of muscle cars and the paintings are “a projection of my memories of the vehicles.”

‘Muscle Cars’ is the third issuance in the America on the Move series. The stamps were designed by art director Carl T. Herrman. The first issuance in the series, 50s Sporty Cars (2005), was followed by 50s Fins and Chrome (2008). The Muscle Cars stamps are being issued as Forever stamps in self-adhesive sheets of 20 (4 of each design). Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce rate.

Other vehicles receiving Forever Stamps include the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, 1966 Pontiac GTO, 1970 Chevelle SS and a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda.

The Shelby GT500 stamp will be available for purchase on February 22 at any U.S. Post Office across the country or online at USPS.com.

via: mustangheaven.com

1967 SHELBY GT500 RECEIVES ITS OWN FOREVER STAMP

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2013 SHELBY GT500 SUPER SNAKE ‘WIDE BODY’ DEBUTS IN DETROIT

There was a lot of hype and buildup about the Shelby American debut in Detroit and they sure delivered with a new 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake ‘Wide Body’.  The GT500 Super Snake Wide Body represents the pinnacle of what Shelby American has to offer in the post-title arena.

As an added option to its Super Snake post-title package lineup the ‘Wide Body’ option will allow for up to 13-inch rear and 10-inch front wheels.  The massive tires will help put all of the 850 horsepower to the pavement as it screams down the road like a true supercar.

The price for the ‘Wide Body’ option will run you $17,995 in addition to the $39,995 (850 hp) option for the Super Snake package.  Those prices don’t include a base GT500 which can run you around $54,650.  All told expect to pay upwards of $112,000 for a 2013 GT500 Super Snake with the Wide Body option.  Not a bad deal if you consider other exotics with less horsepower cost over $200K.

Source: mustangheaven.com

2013 SHELBY GT500 SUPER SNAKE ‘WIDE BODY’ DEBUTS IN DETROIT

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1969 Shelby GT500 Barn Find

The ’69 GT500 you see here is being sold by the original owner with a mere 62,000 miles on the clock.  After being purchased new, the Shelby was driven until the 80′s when it began to have some minor issues.  The car has been stored in a garage since, untouched.

1969 Shelby GT500 Barn Find

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Shelby Cobra GT500 13’ Tribute to Carroll Shelby.

Shelby Cobra GT500 13’ Tribute to Carroll Shelby.

Shelby Cobra GT500 13’ Tribute to Carroll Shelby.

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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 the GT500 is a Mustang with more power…

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

the GT500 is a Mustang with more power than any sane individual needs. This modded version looks really cool. Love this car!

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 the GT500 is a Mustang with more power…

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