Vehicle Description
Lot #737 - In the modern Shelby era, the 2007 Shelby GT propelled
the brand back into Mustang prominence. Following the wildly
popular 2006 Shelby GT-H produced exclusively for Hertz, both
Shelby and Ford realized there was a demand for a new Shelby
Mustang. The two companies quickly put together a deal to offer the
Shelby GT for 2007. For the first time since 1967, Mustangs would
be shipped to a Shelby production facility for conversion into
high-performance models and sold through Ford dealerships. With the
need for a developmental car and publicity photos, Shelby took a
white 2007 Mustang GT and, following the playbook for the GT-H,
added a Ford Racing suspension, unique front fascia, quarter panel
scoops, and silver side and dual over-the-top LeMans stripes. A
hood scoop, similar to the one used on the 1965-66 GT350s, was
added. Finally, this Shelby GT concept received its Shelby serial
number - 07GT01C - as the first concept car. Once completed, it was
used for Ford's press release and advertising photography,
including one with Carroll Shelby, and was also displayed at the
New York International Auto Show during the Shelby GT's
introduction. This Shelby GT #1 was retained by Shelby for many
years and subsequently used for developmental work, including
testing for Shelby GT options like the Whipple supercharger, Baer
brakes and 20" Razor wheels. The car, which has a 5-speed manual
transmission, also served as a "ride-along" vehicle at events to
demonstrate its capabilities on the road course. Over the years, it
was often displayed in the Shelby American Heritage Museum in Las
Vegas as the first pre-title Shelby Mustang since 1970. The car
comes with a Letter of Authenticity from Shelby American president
Gary Patterson, a color copy of the original Ford MSO that was
signed over to Shelby American, and a collection of photos showing
the car's conversion into a Shelby GT along with the Ford
promotional photography. It has 9,360 actual miles and retains the
Shelby upgrades.