Vehicle Description
A collector's item from the moment they were announced, 2008 Ford
Mustang Shelby GT500s like this 3,367 actual mile example (no,
that's not a misprint) have defied all odds and held their place in
the market. For many enthusiasts, owning a Shelby anything is a
badge of honor, and early GT500s are finding their way into the
finest Shelby collections in the world. If you missed your
opportunity when they were new, here's a second chance.
Finished in brilliant Ebony Clearcoat with Alloy stripes, THIS is
the Mustang you always wished Ford would build. You just know that
as soon as they started moving forward with the retro-look, it was
probably only a matter of minutes before some designer had sketched
up a muscle-bound Shelby variant. With just 3,367 miles on the
odometer, this Shelby GT500 is pretty much as new in every
measurable way and the highest praise we can offer such a car is
that it is factory fresh. There are only extremely minor signs of
ever having been on the road, which means no cracked chin spoiler,
no road rash behind the wheel arches, and only one or two scuffs
that take a trained eye to find at close inspection. Heck, even the
tires look fresh, but you just know someone burned off a few
thousandths in a parking lot somewhere, creating some expensive
tire smoke. Only 1,100 Ebony coupes were built in 2008, making it
one of the rarer models, although looking at this one, you have to
wonder why it wasn't more popular, because it's drop-dead
gorgeous.
Inside, the black leather interior even smells new. There's almost
zero wear on the driver's seat, no scuffs on the door sills, and
the carpets have been protected since day one by floor mats.
Shelbys came only one way: loaded. As a result there were few
options available, and those that were are included in this car.
Among them is the Shaker stereo/navigation system with enough power
to make your ears bleed, and things like A/C, power windows,
keyless entry, and cruise control were all standard equipment.
There are, of course, top-of-the-line touches throughout the
interior, plus some cool stitching on the shifter boot and wheel,
adding a racy touch. The trunk is standard Mustang, which means
decent space and a useful shape, all finished in mouse-fur
upholstery that still looks new.
A 500 horsepower street car is serious business, and the GT500 more
than lived up to the hype. The engine is a variation of the 5.4
liter V8 found in the incredible Ford GT supercar, and in Mustang
guise offers enough power to keep Z06 Corvette owners looking over
their shoulders. The engine bay is finished exactly the way it was
the moment it rolled off the assembly line, with all the factory
markings, tags, and other minutiae fully intact for future
generations to study. Underneath, it is obvious that this car
hasn't even seen a garden hose, let alone any serious road work or
inclement weather, and has really only been driven to and from
shows. The brakes and suspension are more than capable of matching
that 500-horsepower engine, yet it rides no worse than a standard
Mustang. Those gorgeous 18-inch forged alloy wheels wear fat
Goodyear Eagles in staggered 255/45/18 front and 285/40/18 rear
sizes and they still have lots of life left in them.
All the original documentation, including the window sticker and
owner's manuals, as well as other dealership paperwork is also
included. The GT500 signaled Ford's return to the top of the pony
car performance ladder. If you missed your chance at the first
Shelby in 1965, don't make the same mistake twice. Call today!