Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this extremely rare 1999
Shelby Series 1! This incredibly low number vehicle comes in a
radiant silver paint job complemented by orange racing stripes, a
spotless two tone black and silver interior and a black convertible
top. The convertible top is in excellent condition and functions as
it should. Powering this example is a brilliantly engineered and
Shelby tuned 4.0l V8 engine mated to a ZF 6-speed manual transaxle
transmission. As one would expect, this example comes fully loaded
with every feature a driver could ask for. The Series 1 comes to us
from an elite collection where it was always properly stored and
maintained. So, if you're in the market for a unique piece of
Shelby history set to appreciate like the legendary Cobra, this
Series 1 is for you. Please call or email us today for more
information.
Shelby Series 1 was a high-performance roadster designed by Carroll
Shelby and produced by Shelby American. The Series 1 is the only
cars ever designed and engineered by Carroll Shelby from a clean
sheet of paper, and built from the ground up. All other Shelbys are
re-engineered models produced by other manufacturers and modified
by Shelby.Prior to production of the Series 1, significant costs
were incurred in testing and certification required to conform to
1999 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once completed, a
total of 249 production Series 1 were constructed by Shelby
American, Inc., all as 1999 models. The Series 1 had dual wishbone
suspension with coil-over remote reservoir dampers mounted inboard,
and actuated by "rocker arms". The engine was mounted completely
behind the front axle and drove a drive shaft supported in a
"torque tube" that spun a 6 speed ZF trans-axle specially modified
for the Series 1. The chassis was made of extruded and formed 6061
aluminum. It was welded together and then post-heat-treated for
maximum strength throughout. Then aluminum honeycomb panels
specially designed were bonded into the floor boards and rocker
panels for added structure and stiffness. The body panels were
carbon fiber and fiberglass laminate. The engine, torque-tube,
trans-axle, and damper mounts were all rubber-isolated from the
frame.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
