Vehicle Description
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. CARFAX shows Ford Motor Company manufacturer's open
safety recall on 01/12/2017. Issued for passenger airbag inflator
replacement.