Vehicle Description
2011 Ford Shelby GT 500
Any organization that is still thriving over 100 years after its
founding is bound to have a number of important people come and go
throughout its history, and this especially rings true for the Ford
Motor Company. Beginning with Henry Ford himself, many members of
the Ford family left their mark and carried the mantle for their
namesake's company throughout the 20th Century and beyond. Many
memorable people have come and gone over the years, but one of the
most influential men in the history of Ford was never a full-time
employee of the company. That individual was Carroll Shelby. From
the early 1960s all the way to his death in 2012, Carroll Shelby
had a relationship with the Ford Motor Company, which, like the
American automotive industry, had its share of peaks and
valleys.
For consignment the result of a collaboration with Carrol Shelby
and the blue oval, and you know it has some pumped up HP's (550)
from a serious engine (5.4 Liter Supercharged V8). It is also
exuberantly draped in white with a racing stripe, and has an eye
popping appealing and mesmerizing comfortable leather two tone
interior. All with a mere 5,728 actual miles.
Exterior
Maintaining the throwback look of the original Mustang with their
brooding grille and horizontal hooded headlamps, to the now lack of
a hockey stick cove in the front quarters and doors, to the B
pillar vent now a window, and rear spoiler, we see a draping of
gloss Performance White on straight steel panels, and dual wide
racing stripes in shining red, running up the center front bow to
stern. 20-inch polished contemporary looking spoked mag style
wheels are on front and rear. The 3 grouping of the vertical
rectangle tail-lamps also goes back to its roots of design, as does
the now louver-less rear glass which sweeps downward toward the
trunk lid. On top of the roof is a glass vista roof to watch the
clouds pass by as you contemplate your next victim.
Interior
Door panels make use of some vertical tuck and roll leather and
even the design of this panel is reminiscent of model years that
have come before. Beautiful high back buckets for the front have
tuck and roll inserts which sport some corresponding to the
exterior red stripes, and smooth black leather bolsters.
Embroidered within the backs between the seat back and integrated
headrest is a Cobra badge looking ready to strike. The 2 plus 2
rear seats are tight but comfortable and covered all in leather and
suede same two tone as the buckets. A center console houses the
shifter and some storage rises from the center hump and provides
room for the AM/FM/CD stereo, backup cam and navi screen. To the
drivers dash we turn our eyes and more retro with the dual round
deepset speedo and tach, with a central info screen in digital
form. This is fronted by the original steering wheel, complete with
radio controls, phone Bluetooth hookup, and cruise control buttons.
Black carpet covers the floors and more embroidered white GT500
badges remind you of exactly what you are in for.
Drivetrain
Is 550 Horses enough for you? It is all buttoned up under the hood
in a very clean engine bay, and it presents itself as a 5.4 Liter
V8 that just so happens to be supercharged. EFI and a TR6060
6-speed manual transmission with a Ford 8.8-inch 3.73 TracLoc rear
axle move you forward.
Undercarriage
Save for a few and far between dirt splatters the undercarriage
could be considered showroom. A stainless exhaust runs underneath,
and still is wrapped by the factory part id bands. We can note
independent with coil springs in front, and a 3 link with pan head
bar suspension on the rear. Power Brembo disc brakes are dealt out
on the front, power discs on the rear and all is looking excellent
underneath. An advance trac stability system is also on this
unit.
Drive-Ability
One needs to be very gentle with a car that produces 550 HP, and
this car is no exception. Lights right up and has a menacing growl
as we made our way to the test track. Acceleration is neck
snapping, handling is on rails, and steering response is lightning
quick. It is a nice cruiser especially in 6th gear, it feels like
it could go on forever, but sadly our test drive had to come to an
end.
Holy Hooks! would sum this car up, with eye popping HP, skin
hugging leather /suede seats, plenty of conveniences and loads of
fun, this throwback design is very modern and stylish as well as
super clean lines, which does not allow the earlier models to even
hold a candle to this performer, but it pays tribute to those that
have come before it.
VIN DECODE
1ZVBP8JS5B5134976
1ZV-Auto Alliance International Ford Passenger Car
B-Air Bags & Manual Belts
P8J- Shelby GT500 Coupe
S-5.4L V8 550HP
5-Check Digit
B-2011
5-AAI: Flat Rock MI Assy Plant
134976-Sequential Unit Number
DOOR STICKER
EXT PNT HP-Performance White
TR 6D-Black Leather, Red Accents
AX BB-Ford 8.8" 3.73 TracLoc
TR E-TR6060 6 Speed Manual
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.