Vehicle Description
Any Mustang with the Shelby name attached to it is bound to be
special, but some are more special than others. If you like the
looks of the late-model Shelbys but either don't want the GT500's
massive sticker or its rather ubiquitous presence at events, then
this 2007 Shelby GT provides a nice change of pace. Superbly
maintained and showing only 5547 original miles, it's probably a
safe bet that the collectors of tomorrow will think this is a very
special car.
The GT slotted in below the GT500 but above the standard Mustang
GT, and was built on the success of the Shelby GT-H Hertz
rent-a-racer. Only a limited amount of Shelby GTs (for both coupes
and convertibles, the production number accepted by most experts is
5,763 units) were built in the '07-'08 total production run, and
what made these limited cars extra special was that Ford sent them
directly to Shelby Automobiles Inc. in Las Vegas, just like the
Shelby Mustangs of the '60s. And just like in the '60s, they were
then sold 'pre-title' to customers. The black with silver stripes
was one of only two colors offered in 2007 (the other being white
with silver stripes), and we think it's absolutely the right choice
for this car, with this finish still OEM-spec in "Like New"
condition. The Shelby GT added a deeper front air dam, a special
billet grille with offset Mustang emblem, a retro Shelby hood scoop
and hood pins, and the requisite Shelby emblems, badges, and
lower-body decals. Out back, you get big SHELBY block letters, a
deleted rear spoiler, as well as a diffuser panel under the bumper
and twin exhaust tips that shine brightly against the sinister
black paint. With so few miles, it shouldn't be a surprise that
this car looks and feels almost new, with very few visible defects
that you'd be hard-pressed to ever find. And even though it's 100%
stock, it isn't subtle, but rather a cleanly built package that
still eschews the usual modern Shelby overkill and instead delivers
one of the best-looking Mustangs in recent memory.
The interior remains the same fantastic Mustang you've grown to
know and love, with black leather being the dominant theme.
Sculpted buckets are all-day comfortable, the instrument panel is
equal parts retro and state-of-the-art, and the packaging job on
the airbag steering wheel is nothing short of miraculous. As a
Shelby, you do, of course, get a signed, numbered plaque on the
dash (No. 1119), as well as a Hurst cue ball shifter for the
5-speed manual transmission. Everything else is standard Mustang
equipment, including A/C, cruise control, power windows, locks,
seats, and mirrors, plus a thumping AM/FM/CD changer stereo system
with speakers throughout the passenger compartment. All of it looks
virtually new, including the driver's seat, making this a great
choice for future preservation. The Mustang provides a
reasonably-sized trunk, but the Shelby guys got rid of the spare
tire in the quest for more performance and less weight.
Ford's 4.6 liter V8 got a few tweaks for duty in the Shelby GT,
starting with a cold air induction system and the Ford Racing Power
Upgrade Package, which ups output to a performance-tuned 319
horsepower and 330 pounds of torque. There's also a strut tower
brace that really makes a statement in the tidy engine bay and
reminds everyone that this is no garden-variety Mustang. Underneath
there's an X-pipe exhaust system that gives the Shelby a
distinctive sound, and as you can see, this car really hasn't been
driven much at all; it's insanely clean underneath. Big disc brakes
were part of the Mustang's standard equipment, so no upgrades were
needed there, but it does have the Ford Racing suspension package
which includes specially tuned shocks and struts, lowering springs,
oversized sway bars, and a 3.55 gearset out back. The last part was
big wheels and sticky rubber: 18-inch black Shelby alloys wrapped
in BFGoodrich G-Force radials.
One of the best balances between looks and performance, price and
exclusivity, this 1-owner, low-mileage Shelby GT is impeccably
preserved and ready to be sparingly enjoyed as it appreciates. Call
today!
