Vehicle Description
In the world of pony cars, there are plenty of classics that have
great street presence. And then there are cars, like this sweet
Ford Mustang, that are wicked manifestations of high octane and
pure adrenaline! Believed to be one of only 15 GT500E convertibles
built by Unique Performance, this killer drop-top could be the
ultimate Eleanor Shelby. With one twist of its key, 410 cubic
inches of Windsor V8 roars to life, shattering any thinly veiled
subtlety into a million pieces. When its rubber bites the pavement,
a custom suspension and beefy Tremec 5-speed afford a steady diet
of modern performance poseurs that's seasoned with the occasional
golden age cruiser. And if you're looking for some pedigreed metal
that crosses legendary heritage with fresh DNA, it's the stuff your
dreams are made of!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Like so many things modern-era Shelby, the story of Unique
Performance builds is a bit of a convoluted tale. But, like so many
things classic-era Shelby, that story is part of what makes the
cars so cool and so collectable. Back in 2001, Shelby authorized
the Dallas-area firm to build 400 GT500Es and 75 GT500E Super
Snakes. Unfortunately, Unique Performance experienced major
financial strain, and only 120 GT500Es made it out of the hole.
Scheduled for a six month build, this Shelby was delayed for eight
additional months. That 14-month gestation debuted the car in late
2007, a mere six weeks prior to Unique's official shutdown. And
today, sporting a fresh paint job that dresses glossy Pepper Gray
2-stage in Metallic Black stripes, this Ford rolls as one of the
coolest, fastest, most lust worthy and most exclusive Mustangs on
the planet!
With excellent performance, youthful aesthetics and a strict
regimen of maintenance that's been guided by one meticulous owner,
this Shelby could be considered a brilliant bundle of
showroom-fresh aggression. At the front of the car, an
Eleanor-style fascia founds classy billet grilles behind PIAA fog
lights, PIAA driving lamps and modern halogen headlights. At the
top of that fascia, polished lanyards pin an aggressive hood in
front of fresh glass that's framed in straight trim, polished
wipers and bullet-style mirrors. At the sides of those lanyards,
Shelby fender caps, rowdy side pipes and a Monza-style faux fuel
filler cage traditional door handles, smooth GT500E callouts and
vivid GT500E fender emblems. And at the back of the car, a cloth
top centers a glass backlite above a color-keyed bumper, a
lightweight decklid, PIAA reverse lamps and traditional Shelby
taillights that frame a third GT500E emblem.
ENGINE
Hoist the car's angular hood and you'll find 410 cubic inches of
Ford small block that twists stout 11 to 1 compression into big
horsepower and gobs of stump-pulling torque! Beginning life as a
351 cubic inch Windsor motor, that cast iron mill was
professionally assembled by Keith Craft Performance Engines of
Arkadelphia, Arkansas. At the top of the bored block, polished
K&N breathers funnel wind in to an 8-stack intake that's wired
to FAST fuel injection and an Auto Gage pressure gauge. A resulting
air/fuel mixture makes its way to free-breathing Edelbrock heads,
which prop polished breathers on polished, Shelby-branded valve
covers. When those heads flood the cylinders, an MSD Pro-Billet
distributor sequences spark between an MSD Blaster HVC coil, MSD
6AL ignition and loomed MSD Super Conductor plug wires. A hydraulic
roller cam pushes gases through coated shorty headers. A polished
Be Cool radiator centers a large SPAL puller fan between a Ford
water pump and Canton expansion tank. A bright Concept One
serpentine drive spins a coated AC compressor and modern power
steering beneath a polished Powermaster alternator. And details
like trick dipsticks, a polished master cylinder, aftermarket brace
bars and polished Unique Performance caps look right at home in the
car's textured engine bay.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
At the bottom of this Mustang, a freshened undercarriage houses
solid, undercoated floors that are bolted to a roster of top-notch
components. Behind the Windsor, a RAM hydraulic clutch engages a
tough Tremec TKO600 5-speed. That gearbox twists an aluminum
driveshaft, which is threaded to a 9-inch Currie third member
that's finished with Currie axles, a Truetrac differential and big,
3.50 gears. That rear end rolls on a tailored Unique Performance
suspension, which follows an upgraded coil-over front-clip that's
built around Total Control Products power rack-and-pinion steering.
Braking is equally class, with beefy calipers, "SHELBY" branded
Baers up front, clenching four drilled and slotted rotors.
Hand-fabricated by Unique Performance, the car's 2.5-inch exhaust
employs throaty SpinTech mufflers. Torque shakes the ground through
machined blades, which twist polished spinners inside two
245/40ZR17 BF Goodrich g-Force T/As and two 275/40ZR17 BF Goodrich
g-Force T/As. And finishing touches include a deep oil pan and a
large fuel cell.
INTERIOR
Open the doors and you'll find a fully restored cockpit that mixes
the best elements of Ford's Black vinyl interior with many stylish
and functional upgrades. Front-and-center, Shelby-branded buckets
stretch tight leather covers under a tough roll bar. In front of
those seats, an ornate, dual-cowl dash centers Shelby-branded
telemetry and a requisite Shelby signature above modern air
conditioning and modern Sony audio. Below that dash, a small Shelby
shifter floats a themed nitrous button above a polished fire
extinguisher, metal Shelby foot pedals and clean Shelby floor mats.
In front of the driver, a polished and wood-rimmed steering wheel
laps a tilting column. And behind the passengers, a clean trunk
anchors a bright nitrous tank next to a billet-trimmed Optima
battery.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Letter of Authenticity from Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc.
Service invoices from Revved Automotive Concepts
Storied and equally seductive, this Mustang absolutely sets the bar
for top-of-the-line pony cars. If you're the kind of gearhead who
demands the best, and understands that quality doesn't compromise,
you're well aware of the bliss this Ford offers. Stunning to look
at, thrilling to drive and exceptional to show, it's an
octane-fueled masterpiece that'll remain timeless thanks to classic
design and first-rate craftsmanship. So, what are you waiting for?
Call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte today!
SUMMARY
1 of only 120 GT500Es produced / Believed to be 1 of only 15 GT500E
convertibles produced
410 cubic inch Windsor V8 / FAST fuel injection
Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission / RAM hydraulic
clutch
Custom leather interior / Modern audio
Air conditioning
Pepper Gray paint / Metallic Black stripes
Currie 9-inch rear axle / Truetrac differential / 3.50 gears
Custom Unique Performance rear suspension / Upgraded coil-over
front suspension / 17-inch wheels
Total Control Products power rack-and-pinion steering / 4-wheel
disc brakes
Side-exit exhaust / SpinTech mufflers
1-owner car since construction in 2007 / Completely repainted in
2017
