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Classic Recreations to begin building Shelby GT500CR

Yes friends, that Shelby. As in Carroll Shelby. And the racing, muscle car building legend has agreed to permit Classic Recreations to relaunch a continuation version of one of America's most iconic performance cars, the 1967-68 Shelby GT500 Mustang. Before we get too much further, allow us to remind you that Classic Recreations is the shop behind Eleanor, the car that prompted our own Jonathon Ramsey to comment, "Eleanor is the hottest piece of car we've spent a weekend with in quite some time." Trust us, that's high praise. Details and ... Read more →

Shelby lowering price of $20k GT500KR hood after web outrage erupts Chris Paukert

When we drove the Shelby GT500KR at Miller Motorsports Park last May, we were impressed with the steps that Ford and Shelby had taken to make its new King of the Road a special vehicle. Not only ...

Shelby Distribution announces new and improved Daytona Coupe MKII Drew Phillips

The 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe is one of the most legendary American race cars in existence, and one of the most expensive too. When one comes up for auction (like in a few weeks in Monterey), only ...

Shelby on Steroids: The Daytona Coupe Le Mans Edition Drew Phillips

The Shelby Daytona Coupe is without a doubt one of the greatest cars in American motorsports history. With an aerodynamic body designed by Peter Brock good for 196 mph, Carroll's Ferrari-slayer ...

Old is New Again: AC Cars unveils Cobra MkVI gullwing in Monaco Noah Joseph

Chevrolet Corvette engine? Porsche brakes? Assembled in Germany? This doesn't sound like the AC Cobra we know, but lo and behold, it is what it is. Amidst the myriad Cobra replicars on the market, ...

Barrett-Jackson to auction first 2010 GT500, two concept Mustangs in Palm Beach 7 months ago on Autoblog

Ahh, Barrett-Jackson. What would it be without a charity Mustang going up for auction? In the case of the upcoming event in Palm Beach in April, there will actually be three historic Mustangs going across the block with all proceeds being donated to worthy causes. First up is lot #665, the first ...

Shelby okays production of "continuation" cars for former Unique Performance customers 8 months ago on Autoblog

Remember Unique Performance? Of course, how could we forget the sordid tale of a company building licensed replicas of the Shelby GT500 Eleanor featured in Gone in 60 Seconds, only to be shut down by the police after its shady business practices were uncovered before most cars were delivered. More ...

Shelby unleashes 750-horsepower GT500 Super Snake Prudhomme Edition 9 months ago on Autoblog

Tonight at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, California, Carroll Shelby and Co. unveiled what is by far the most radical Mustang ever built for the street. Named after Don "The Snake" Prudhomme, who drove a top fuel car for Shelby in the 1968 season, the new Shelby features a ...

New Shelby Mustang revealed as race-only 'R Model' 9 months ago on Autoblog

Yesterday, we got word of a new Shelby Mustang to be unveiled at the NHRA Winternationals, and now Shelby has released official details of the new model, a race-only R-Model commemorating Jerry Titus' 1965 SCCA Championship with the original Shelby GT-350R. Naturally, we assumed the car would be ...

Autoblog talks hot wheels with Ford's Performance Vehicle leaders 9 months ago on Autoblog

Fans of Ford's American SVT and European ST and RS models will have plenty to look forward to in the next few years. As part of the company's One Ford program to consolidate its platforms and designs, SVT and TeamRS have been brought together under a single organization led by Jost Capito. Earlier ...

Rumormill: Shelby to unveil a new special-edition Mustang at NHRA Winternats 9 months ago on Autoblog

We don't know what it is yet, but according to the folks at InsideLine, Carroll Shelby is preparing to unveil a new special-edition Ford Mustang next week. Rumored to be less powerful than the GT500KR, the limited-run model will make its debut as part of a benefit dinner for a new museum of the ...

Detroit 2009: The 2010 Shelby GT500 LIVE! [w/VIDEO] 10 months ago on Autoblog

After an extensive talk about the Ford's efficiency-focused future, in which we'll all be driving battery-powered vehicles with charging points at every parking space, President of the Americas Mark Fields, resplendent in his signature mullet, introduced the very now, very $1.50-gas-friendly ...

2008 Autoblog Holiday Sweepstakes - Day 3: C'tait un Rendezvous and Snake and the Stallion on DVD (plus BONUS) 10 months ago on Autoblog

Today's prizes come courtesy of Spirit Level Films, which has a real treat in store for Autoblog readers. We're giving away copies of both C'était un Rendezvous and the Snake and the Stallion on DVD to five lucky Autoblog readers. For those who don't know, C'était un Rendezvous ...

Shelby celebrates 85th birthday and 1966 Le Mans victory with Commemorative GT40 1 year ago on Autoblog

We got our first look at Shelby's 85th Commemorative GT40 back in January at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale. It's as close as you can get to the real thing without spending millions on an original GT40 with the chassis and body nearly perfectly replicating the original. Shelby ...

Caroll Shelby takes delivery of paddle-shifter-equipped Superformance Daytona Coupe 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a high resolution gallery You might expect that Carroll Shelby has quite a collection of cars. He's even put up a few for sale recently, including his personal 1969 GT500 Convertible that he's owned since new at Barrett-Jackson this year and the unique Cobra Supersnake ...

Have lunch with the legends at the new Shelby Corner Cafe 1 year ago on Autoblog

The newest place to eat in Vegas isn't anywhere close to the strip, unless you are talking about the drag strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Shelby Automobiles will open its new Shelby Corner Cafe at its Las Vegas facility this weekend alongside the NHRA drag races. Mr. Shelby himself will be on ...

Carroll Shelby sued by Unique Performance customers 1 year ago on Autoblog

Carroll Shelby has seen it all. He's raised chickens and flew planes in WWII. He's raced in Formula One and partnered with all three of America's automakers. And then some. At 85 years old, Shelby deserves praise – like the Automotive Executive of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards the ...

Round 4: Unique Performance execs face 25 felony charges 1 year ago on Autoblog

Just two days ago, we reported that Unique Performance was in hot water. They had miserably failed to deliver hand-crafted continuation Shelby 427 GT500 "Super Snake" Mustangs to customers who had put up $7 million worth of deposits. Frustration grew to boiling anger when customers heard that the ...

Unique Performance used prisons and buckets of Bondo to build Mustangs 1 year ago on Autoblog

This just keeps getting more interesting by the day. Back in 2002, Carroll Shelby partnered with Unique Performance to produce continuation Shelby 427 GT500 "Super Snake" models. Only one "Super Snake" was built in 1967, so each of these "new" cars, built on a vintage 60's Mustang platform with a ...

Carroll Shelby files lawsuit against SAAC to enforce agreement 1 year ago on Autoblog

From the "Don't Tick Off Carroll Shelby Department" comes the continuing saga which is the SAAC vs. the performance Mustang patriarch. We told you earlier about the feud between Shelby and SAAC owners Rick Kopec and Ken Eber over the cancellation of the Shelby club's license, and as of yesterday, ...

Barrett-Jackson 2008: Carroll Shelby's personal 1969 GT500 Convertible 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high resolution gallery of the car var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Rarest_strangest_cars_sell_at_Barrett_Jackson_auction'; Anything with Carroll Shelby's name on it automatically has a higher value, and even more so if his name is on the pink slip as well. This 1969 ...

Shelby celebrates Carroll's 85th birthday and start of GT500KR production 1 year ago on Autoblog

Carroll Shelby is celebrating his 85th birthday today in style with a 3-day party in Las Vegas along with dozens of Shelby owners and enthusiasts. Guests will be treated to a weekend of open track and drag racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a parts swap meet, and a chili cook off. The event will ...

Carroll Shelby responds to SAAC allegations 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above image to read Carroll Shelby's statement There are always two sides to every story. When Carroll Shelby canceled his licensing agreement with the SAAC (Shelby American Automobile Club), it looked like he was giving the 33-year-old club the short end of the stick. After all, the club has ...

Totally Meta: 2008 Barrett-Jackson Shelby GT unveiled 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click image to enlarge It has come to this. A special edition of a special edition, named for the made-for-TV cash tsunami at which many of the first editions of the aforementioned special editions are auctioned off at eye-watering prices. It is the (we are not making any of this up, by the way) ...

Round 2: Unique Performance fires back at Shelby 2 years ago on Autoblog

We reported earlier that Shelby was severing ties with Unique Performance, builder of the Shelby GT350 SR and GT500 E continuation series Mustangs. Shelby claims that some customers who put down deposits up to two years ago have not received their cars. Unique has taken approximately $7 million in ...

Shelby GT500KR now rated at 550 HP? 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for photo gallery When Ford first announced the Shelby GT500, the horsepower rating the automaker gave SVT's delicious new creation was 475. As we're all well aware, the car's actual rating wound up being 500, and the rest, as they say, is history. Fast-forward to April 2007 in New York ...

Hopefully, they don't run fast: Anonimo Firenze's Shelby wristwatches 2 years ago on Autoblog

Italian watchmaker Anonimo Firenze is releasing a pair of Carroll Shelby-themed wristwatches this month. The launch is timed to coincide with the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. As for the baubles themselves, they're pretty nice-looking. The Anonimo Shelby Mark II SE is based on the company's ...

New York Preview: Mystery Mustang is Shelby KR 2 years ago on Autoblog

UPDATE: Check out the video of the original Mustang Shelby GT500KR after the jump. var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/business_finance/Ford_unveiling_new_Shelby_KR_at_New_York_Auto_Show'; We reported earlier this week that Ford will be debuting a new special edition Mustang this week live on ...

Shelby GT-H Convertible to be auctioned at Barrett Jackson 2 years ago on Autoblog

Shelby GT-H Convertible Concept from SEMA 2006 We told you earlier that a special-edition Mustang would be auctioned off this weekend at Barrett Jackson in Palm Beach. The guys and gals over at The Car Connection have gotten word that said machine will be the Shelby GT-H Convertible. As was the ...

New Mustang to debut at Barrett-Jackson Auction March 31 2 years ago on Autoblog

Barrett-Jackson and Mustangs seem to go hand-in-hand, especially special edition Mustangs. We just told you about the one-off Roush BlackJack Mustang convertible that will be going across the block, and there was the pair of bitchin' OCC Eleanor GT500 E Mustangs that set Westworld rockin' in ...

Buy a Shelby GT500 for just $120! 2 years ago on Autoblog

Have you stopped by your local Ford dealer lately to check out the hot new Shelby GT500? The 5.4-supercharged-liter Mustang that brings Carroll Shelby back to Ford directly, as opposed through the rental fleets? The Mustang that promises Corvette performance at half the price? The most powerful ...

Carroll Shelby gives two-wheel tuning a try 2 years ago on Autoblog

We love Carroll Shelby. You love Carroll Shelby. We all love Carroll Shelby. Repeat. We also love the cars that have the Shelby logo on them. Except, maybe a few of the Dodge products in the 80's. An Omni probably should never be called a Shelby. Anybody disagree? (Yes. I owned one. -Ed.) Now, ...

2007 Barrett-Jackson, Scottsdale: Carroll Shelby's personal Cobra brings $5 MIL 2 years ago on Autoblog

1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Supersnake -- Lot #1301 Sold at $5,000,000 The only surviving dual supercharged factory Cobra, this Supersnake was Carroll Shelby's personal car. "When I built this dual supercharged 427 Cobra in 1966, I wanted it to be the fastest, meanest car on the road," said Shelby. ...

Hot Wheels Amy saves Shelby Automobiles, Inc 2 years ago on Autoblog

After ten years at the helm of Mattel, "Hot Wheels Amy" Boylan was beginning to feel penned in. More of an entrepreneur than a corporate manager, she wanted something more challenging and exciting. And boy did she find it, as the new President of Shelby Automobiles, Inc. She had met Carroll Shelby ...

Shelby GT500 40th Anniversary Edition gets visual, power upgrades 3 years ago on Autoblog

Business at Shelby Automobiles is going like gangbusters thanks to its cooperation with Ford on the Shelby GT-H rent-a-car and Shelby GT Mustang. Business is so good that the company that Carroll built has opened a new Shelby Modification Center at its Las Vegas HQ where it plans to offer unique ...

Mac tool box gets a Shelby GT500 makeover 3 years ago on Autoblog

So, you just brought home your new 2007 Shelby GT500 and parked it in the garage right next to the '68 Shelby GT500KR you bought when you graduated from college. Carroll himself has, of course, signed the glove box of the '68, and the '07 will get christened at the first opportunity. What else ...

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Autoblog Podcast #151: With Car and Driver's Eddie Alterman

Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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