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Hennessey has unveiled the Super Venom Mustang, a high-performance, limited-edition model celebrating the company’s founding in 1991. With 850 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, the upgraded Mustang significantly outperforms the stock 5.0L V8, which originally produces 500 hp. This power boost comes from a high-flow air induction system, supercharger,...
Revology Cars, based in Orlando, Florida, specializes in creating modernized versions of classic Mustangs. Unlike traditional restomods or replicas, Revology builds original cars from scratch, using raw materials like metal for the chassis, body panels, and floor pans. Licensed by Ford, the company combines the timeless design of 1966-68 Mustangs...
From its origins in the 1960s, the Shelby name has been synonymous with high-performance, limited-production muscle cars. By 2006, Shelby had rejoined the Mustang lineup, and in 2007, the GT500 became part of Ford’s factory offerings. Shelby took things even further with the GT500 Super Snake and the extreme Shelby...
For 2011, the Shelby GT500 carried over much of its predecessor’s design, but the changes made—though subtle in appearance—significantly impacted performance. While the GT500 was already known for its blistering acceleration, many critics noted that it weighed around 300 pounds more than the Mustang GT, with most of that extra...
This 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake is an exceptional find for enthusiasts seeking a rare and powerful Mustang. One of only 98 coupes built to celebrate Carroll Shelby’s 98th birthday, this ultra-low-mileage Super Snake packs extreme performance, aggressive styling, and modern tech. It has only 516 miles on the...
For muscle car enthusiasts and collectors alike, few names are as prestigious as the Shelby GT500 KR. And now, you have the chance to own one of the most rare and powerful Mustangs ever built. Set to cross the auction block at Broad Arrow Group’s Amelia Auction 2025 on March...
In 1967, the Mustang factory introduced a 390ci ‘big-block’ V8, but Shelby took it a step further by equipping the car with Ford’s 428ci (7.0-liter) Cobra Jet V8, resulting in the legendary Shelby Mustang GT500. Initially produced at Shelby’s facility in Los Angeles and later at A O Smith Company’s...
As one of the most respected names in Mustang tuning, Steeda has consistently pushed the boundaries of what Ford’s iconic muscle car can achieve. Through decades of development, Steeda has worked closely with Ford to refine performance, handling, and aerodynamics, creating Mustangs that excel both on the street and the...
The 2017 Shelby GT350R represents a significant advancement over its 1960s predecessor. It delivers high performance through a 5.2L Voodoo V8 engine producing 526 HP. This flat-plane crank engine enables a 0-60 MPH time of 4.3 seconds, a quarter-mile in 12.5 seconds at 117 MPH, 0.98 g lateral acceleration, and...
In 1965, Carroll Shelby transformed the Ford Mustang from a modest coupe into a track-ready machine with the Shelby GT350. Over the next five years, Shelby American built various high-performance Mustang models until Shelby ended his contract with Ford in 1969. In 2006, Shelby reunited with Ford to create the...
Ford unveiled the 60th Anniversary Mustang, a limited-edition package celebrating the legacy of the iconic muscle car last year. This special edition is limited to 1,965 units and pays homage to the original 1965 model. One of the standout features of this package is the return of Britney Blue, a...
Carroll Shelby may no longer be with us, but his high-performance legacy continues with the 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. This modern muscle car takes the concept to extreme levels, packing 760 horsepower and launching from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Massive Brembo brakes with 16.5-inch front...
The 1966 Shelby GT350 is a legendary piece of American muscle car history, and one of these rare machines is set to cross the auction block at RM Sotheby’s in Paris on February 4. With an estimated value between $155,000 and $210,000, this particular example is documented in the Shelby...
In 1965, Carroll Shelby transformed the Ford Mustang from a modest “secretary’s car” into a racing icon. The Shelby GT350R made its mark on the track, its success leading to road-going versions of the Shelby GT350, which remained in production until 1969. Decades later, in 2015, Ford Performance resurrected the...
Founded in 2014, Revology Cars produces licensed reproductions of classic 1966-68 Mustang fastback and convertible models. The lineup also includes Shelby GT350 and GT500 replicas, officially recognized in the Shelby American registry with model years backdated to match the original designs. These cars were built on a jig-welded steel unibody...
The GT350 story began in 1965 with the first Shelby Mustang, a car that transformed the image of the Mustang from a “secretary’s car” into a genuine sports car. By tweaking the suspension, improving the engine’s breathing with a Holley carburetor, high-rise intake manifold, and headers, Shelby created a car...
The 2024 Mustang Dark Horse Premium has already earned its place as one of the most exciting high-performance pony cars in Ford’s storied history. Currently up for grabs on Bring A Trailer, this Blue Ember Metallic coupe has only 9 miles on the odometer, making it a pristine example of...
The 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 redefines brute performance, offering 760 horsepower from its supercharged 5.2L cross-plane V-8 engine. This beast can rocket from 0-60 MPH in a blistering 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 180 MPH. The engine reaches its peak power at an exhilarating 7,300 RPM, delivering...
Ford has brought a significant surprise to the 2025 Detroit Auto Show to celebrate 60 years of Mustang heritage: the Mustang RTR Prototype. This marks only the second time in history that Ford has collaborated with another manufacturer to build a special Mustang directly on their assembly line. The first...
Hennessey Performance has unveiled the 2020 Heritage Edition GT350 Mustang H850 Revival Series, celebrating one of the most iconic Mustangs ever built. With deep racing roots dating back to 1965, Ford’s GT350 was reintroduced 2016 as a groundbreaking performance machine. At its core is the 5.2L Voodoo V8, a flat-plane...
The GT350R builds on its predecessor’s legacy, redefining the Mustang with outstanding track performance and incorporating Ford’s modern engineering, most notably the Voodoo V8 engine. Delivering 526 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque with a ferocious exhaust note, the Voodoo’s flat-plane crankshaft, free-flowing design, and 8,250 RPM redline make it...
The 1968 Shelby GT500 shifted the Shelby Mustang’s evolution, combining performance with a refined touch. Built at the A.O. Smith facility in Michigan, it featured unique fiberglass body panels, including a more prominent grille with integrated fog lamps, forward-placed hood scoops, and a rear end with a ducktail spoiler and...
The 1964 debut of the Ford Mustang at the World’s Fair marked a turning point in American motoring. Recognizing the potential of their new pony car, Ford enlisted Texan racing legend Carroll Shelby to elevate the Mustang to a race-winning machine. The result was the iconic Shelby GT350. Shelby’s enhancements...
Originally built at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan facility as a rare X-code Mustang Fastback, this 1968 model currently available for sale on PCARMARKET has undergone an extensive restoration and modification, reimagining it as a tribute to the original Shelby GT500. The restoration reportedly involved significant bodywork, including adding one-piece floors, frame...
Ford is celebrating 60 years of Mustang performance and American ingenuity with the debut of the Mustang GTD Spirit of America, a car that honors both Mustang’s racing history and the pioneering spirit that helped shape it. This new model takes inspiration from the iconic 1964 Mustang and highlights the...
This 1970 Shelby GT500 fastback is one of 380 carryover models from 1969 that Shelby sold as 1970 models. It was initially delivered to Northwestern Motor Car Co. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. According to a 1989 letter from the son-in-law of the original owner, the car was used for only six...
A rare 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback is being auctioned at Mecum Kissimmee 2025 on Saturday, January 18th. Estimated to fetch between $300,000 and $360,000, this Shelby promises to be a highlight of the auction. The 1967 Shelby GT500 marked a significant milestone. It was built on the updated Ford Mustang...
Offered for sale on Bring A Trailer, this 1968 Ford Mustang convertible has been transformed into a breathtaking homage to the car driven by Pierce Brosnan in The Thomas Crown Affair. The exterior features Shelby-style bodywork, including a GT500-style hood and nose panel, while the body has been refinished in a...
SBX Cars is currently offering a pristine example of American muscle: the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R. With only 1,969 kilometers (1,223 miles) on the odometer, this car exemplifies Ford’s engineering mastery. Unveiled in 2015 at the North American International Auto Show, the third-generation GT350R set new standards for track-focused...
At the 2015 North American International Auto Show, Ford Performance introduced the third-generation GT350R, powered by a 526 HP flat-plane crank V8 engine in a track-oriented Mustang body. Key features included a front splitter, carbon fiber rear wing, and lightweight carbon fiber wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires....
The 2008 GT500KR marked the 40th anniversary of the original “King of the Road” and was a collaboration between Ford and Carroll Shelby’s team. Standard GT500s were sent to Shelby Automobiles in Las Vegas for performance upgrades, including revised ignition, air/fuel calibration, dual exhaust, and cold air intake, increasing output...
Introduced in 1964, the Ford Mustang has been a symbol of American automotive muscle through its six-decade production run with a simple formula: rear-wheel drive, a throaty V8, and unmistakable road presence. But what if that legacy had been radically altered in the late 1980s? Ford once flirted with an...
The 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition celebrates the 55th anniversary of the original Mustang-based Shelby GT500, serving as a fitting farewell to the current generation, much like the Heritage editions of the 2006 Ford GT and 2020 Shelby GT350. Inspired by the 1967 GT500, this model features Brittany Blue...
As the track-focused, high-performance version of Ford’s new-generation Mustang, this 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R represents a significant leap from its iconic 1960s predecessor. Power comes from Ford’s 5.2L Voodoo V-8 engine, featuring a flat-plane crank and a Ferrari-like 8,000 RPM redline. With a wailing exhaust note to match, the...
With just 24 miles on the odometer, this 2019 Ford Shelby GT350R, listed on Bring A Trailer, remains in pristine, like-new condition. Widely regarded as one of Ford’s greatest muscle cars, the GT350R is powered by the most advanced naturally aspirated engine ever installed in a Mustang, paired with extraordinary...
This 1969 Ford Mustang, built by Classic Recreations under license from Ford Motor Company, is the fourth of only 17 officially licensed Boss 429 continuation models. It is powered by an 875-hp Kaase Racing Engines 572ci “Boss Nine” V8, equipped with a 4340 steel crankshaft and connecting rods, Diamond forged...
Up for sale on Bring A Trailer is a 2017 Ford Mustang GT Premium convertible, extensively modified as a collaboration between Petty’s Garage and R-M Paints for display at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The car features a range of upgrades, including Petty’s Garage lowering springs, adjustable...
At the 2015 North American International Auto Show, Ford Performance unveiled the third-generation GT350R, a track-focused Mustang equipped with a 526-horsepower flat-plane crank V8. Engineered for performance, it featured a front splitter, carbon fiber rear wing, and lightweight carbon fiber wheels paired with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. The...
Based on Ford’s updated Mustang, which was now capable of accepting Ford’s powerful big-block V-8 engines, Shelby American’s new 428 Police Interceptor-powered GT500 debuted in 1967. Conservatively rated at 355 HP, with actual output closer to 400 ponies, the 1967 GT500 delivered 420 lb-ft of pavement-scorching torque. Shelby’s 1967 cars...
Available for sale on Bring A Trailer, this 2018 Ford Shelby GT350R, finished in Magnetic Metallic with Ebony cloth and Miko suede upholstery, exemplifies the track-focused, high-performance evolution of Ford’s sixth-generation Mustang—a bold evolution from its legendary 1960s counterpart. This well-equipped GT350R boasts features like Track Apps, Launch Control with...
Continuing Shelby’s legacy of transforming Ford’s Mustang into a high-performance powerhouse, this 2020 Super Snake offered for sale on Bring A Trailer remains in immaculate condition with only 253 original miles. The Super Snake name debuted on a 1967 GT500 prototype featuring a GT40 MkII 427 engine and later adorned...
The first Shelby Mustang, the GT350, debuted in 1965, featuring a modified Ford 289ci (4.7-liter) small-block V8 that delivered 306 horsepower. Performance-focused variants included competition-spec engines producing 340-360 hp and a supercharged version rated at 400 hp. Early GT350s came standard with a 4-speed Borg-Warner manual transmission, though a robust...
The sixth-generation GT500 is a worthy successor to its legendary lineage. Introduced in January 2018, it marked the most powerful Shelby Mustang of its time. Powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 engine producing 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque, the GT500 accelerates from 0 to 60 MPH in just...
To mark the final production year of the Shelby GT500, Ford introduced the Heritage Edition—a limited run of 225 cars inspired by the original 1967 Shelby GT500. Offered for sale on Bring A Trailer, this 2022 GT500 Heritage Edition sports a Brittany Blue exterior with optional Wimbledon White vinyl stripes...
Ford and Shelby produced iconic Mustangs, and this 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Super Snake listed for sale on Bring A Trailer exemplifies that legacy. Limited to just 500 planned units for the model year, this example features a black finish with red stripes and black-and-red leather upholstery. With fewer...
This 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake convertible offered for sale on Bring A Trailer with 2,400 miles, continues Shelby’s legacy by staying true to the brand’s philosophy of taking an already impressive Mustang and infusing it with high-performance upgrades. This Super Snake is among only 500 models produced in...
At the top of Ford’s 2009 Mustang lineup was the Shelby GT500KR, or “King of the Road.” Debuting at the 2007 New York Auto Show, the GT500KR marked the 40th anniversary of the original 1968 model. Under the hood, this GT500KR packed serious power with its 5.4L DOHC, 32-valve, Cold...
Listed for sale on Bring A Trailer in near-new condition with only 203 miles, this 2021 Ford Shelby GT500 features the premium Carbon Fiber Track Pack, an $18,500 upgrade that adds ultra-lightweight, 20-inch carbon fiber wheels among other performance-focused features. This high-powered GT500 houses a supercharged 5.2L V8 engine with...
In 2022, Ford produced a limited number of Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition Mustangs to honor the debut of Shelby’s big-block GT500 in 1967. This particular examples, with chassis number N1285, has just 10 miles on the odometer and is currently listed for sale on Bring A Trailer. All Heritage Edition...
The 1966 Shelby GT350 is remembered as being among the earliest of high-output Mustangs to take driver comfort into account. This would be a principle that would heavily influence Mustang design in the years to come. The 1966 Shelby GT350 still featured the same upgraded K-code, High-Performance 289 cubic-inch V8...
In 2008, Ford resurrected the spirit of Super Stock Eliminator by introducing a new generation of factory Cobra Jet drag racers, with only 50 units produced. One of these cars made history by helping racer John Calvert secure the Sportsman Eliminator title at the 2009 Winternationals. After a year devoted...
Bring A Trailer is currently offering a modern take on the 1967 Shelby GT500, custom-built by Classic Recreations, LLC. This build starts with a 1967 Ford Mustang, powered by a Ford Racing 427ci V8 engine equipped with Holley fuel injection, BBK headers, and a Concept One pulley system, delivering 545...
This 2019 Ford Shelby GT350R offered for sale on Cars & Bids with 9,200 miles on the odometer, is a modern tribute to the original R-model, blending aggressive track performance with contemporary refinement. Designed for serious performance, it retains the spirit of the original with significant advancements in engineering. Powered...
The 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition commemorates the 55th anniversary of the original Mustang-based Shelby GT500, serving as a fitting farewell to this generation of the GT500. Much like the Heritage editions of the 2006 Ford GT and the 2020 Shelby GT350, it pays tribute to its iconic predecessor....
Bonhams Cars is set to auction a remarkable 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 coupé on October 6, with an estimated price between $198,000 and $288,000. Carroll Shelby’s original GT350 was designed to homologate Ford’s Mustang for SCCA road-racing, and it quickly dominated the competition, particularly against Chevrolet’s Corvette. This resulted...
The 1968 Shelby GT500KR, powered by the 428 Cobra Jet engine, earned its reputation as the “King of the Road.” Though the standard GT500 was powerful, Shelby enhanced it with the hotter 428 Cobra Jet engine, which dominated the Super Stock class at the 1968 NHRA Winternationals. While officially rated...
The Shelby GT350 debuted in 1965, it was powered by a tuned version of Ford’s 289ci (4.7-litre) small-block V8, delivering 306bhp, with competition variants offering 340-360bhp or even a 400bhp supercharged option. Initially, the GT350 came with a four-speed Borg-Warner manual transmission, though a three-speed automatic was later offered. To...
Although the first “modern” iterations of Shelby’s GT500 were sometimes viewed as overly aggressive, the 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 pushes the envelope of performance, boasting an impressive 760 horsepower. Currently up for sale on Bring a Trailer with just 40 miles on the odometer and in like-new condition, this...
Summary The Ford Mustang remains strong while other American muscle cars, like the Camaro and Charger, were phased out in favor of EV variants, including SUVs. The introduction of the all-electric Mustang Mach-E has attracted new buyers and helped secure the future of the gas-powered Mustang. Ford continues to prioritize...
The original Shelby GT350 is one of the most iconic and sought-after muscle cars of the 1960s. Classic Recreations, based in Yukon, Oklahoma, created this GT350CR by hand under license from Shelby Licensing, Inc. Starting with an original first-generation Ford Mustang, they upgraded it with modern performance features while staying...
