Vehicle Description
This 2006 Shelby is a rare find. Literally. One of just 500
produced, it's got a pedigree that sets it apart from other limited
edition models and is a modern-day representation of a unique
chapter in automotive history. With less than 10,000 miles logged,
it's also in the absolute prime of its life - broken in and ready
to create countless memories on the roads ahead. This Snake draws
both inspiration and its model designation from a particularly
inventive car rental concept - Hertz' "Rent A Racer" program (which
really must've been an absolute blast to take part in). Dating back
to 1966, it was a simple idea, really: muscle car enthusiasts could
go to designation Hertz locations and rent a Shelby-modified
Mustang to drive, shall we say, "enthusiastically".
Sporting the same black and gold color scheme of its forefathers,
this is a really sharp-looking ride. A pair of broad, gold stripes
runs down its center, just as with the original more than five
decades ago. We're pretty used to seeing aftermarket Mustangs on
the road, but this one simply doesn't look quite like any of them.
A set of hoodpins adorns the scooped hood and, with its aggressive
air dam and signature aluminum grill, it's got an obvious
uniqueness from every angle. Despite all the automotive engineering
advances it both benefits from and exhibits proudly, put this
Shelby side by side with the original '66 version, and you'll see a
respectful homage that's really impressive. Owing to both its
unusually low miles and good care, it's looking great, as well. The
deep black paint shines, the aluminum grill sparkles and those
signature graphics still look fresh. The rear spoiler further
confirms the aggressive nature of this car, but with its matching
black paint and tasteful profile, it blends in perfectly and only
adds to the profile.
Inside, you'll notice everything looks equally fresh. From front to
back, the black leather upholstery retains its original shape and
firmness and looks great sitting on the sea of matching black
carpeting, with a set of commemorative gold-emblazoned Carroll
Shelby 40th Anniversary floor mats gracing the front. Its front
power bucket seats are especially well-designed-supportive and
nicely bolstered. Take a look at the back seat and it's obvious
this ride didn't see much in the way of car pools. No wrinkles from
bearing passengers, just the smooth shininess of leather. The
brushed aluminum look of the dash area remains unspoiled and bears
the telltale Carroll Shelby signature and production number -
further proof of its rarity. You're covered in the options
department, as well. The well-regarded Shaker 500 system comes with
AM/FM, CD and satellite radio. There's also an anti-theft device, a
tilt wheel and cruise control and power windows and doors. The A/C
blows nice and cold, too.
It's one thing to turn out a model with a special look to its
exterior, but the special features on this very limited-edition car
carry through to its drivetrain, as well. This IS a Shelby, after
all, so you'd expect no less. The already potent 4.6 liter engine
benefits from a cold air intake (that front air dam isn't just for
show) and X pipes in the exhaust, upping its power output to 325hp
and 320 foot/lbs. of torque. It's power that readily shows itself
in terms of real performance, as this model cracks 5 seconds 0-60
and clocks an impressive mid 13 in the quarter. It's connected to a
very well-engineered Tremec 3650 5 speed automatic overdrive
transmission that provides not only performance, but low RPMs on
the highway as well. That lowered stance you see, about 1.5 inches
down from its everyday factory counterparts, is no idle promise of
handling aptitude. Combined with its stiffer springs and thicker
sway bar, this Shelby has some SERIOUS corner-carving ability. And,
with its oversized and vented power disc brakes all the way around,
you get great stopping power, as well.
Here's a rare chance to nab a highly collectible car with unusually
low miles and bearing the name synonymous with state of the art
muscle car performance. Call today!!
