Vehicle Description
8470 original miles. Documented Super Snake with CSN number. Loaded
with options including upgraded cooling, brakes, and polished
wheels. Gorgeous color combination. An incredible performer even 13
years later!This spectacular Tungsten Gray Shelby Super Snake
convertible is immaculately preserved and in exceptional condition
inside and out with only the lightest signs of use. Tungsten Gray
is a fantastic choice for this most predatory of Mustangs, being
both subtle and aggressive, and letting the musclebound bodywork do
most of the talking. The Super Snake received a unique front fascia
and that twin-nostril hood, a carbon fiber splitter and side
skirts, carbon fiber mirror housings, and a slightly more
pronounced wing than the GT500. Black stripes were, of course,
optional but who wants a Shelby without them? It's also festooned
with a number of Shelby Cobra emblems, all of which advertise the
Super Snake upgrade, along with a 40th Anniversary badge on the
grille. From any angle, this car looks predatory.The black leather
interior is mostly stock GT500, although Shelby was quick to add
Super Snake embroidery to the headrests and armrest, plus custom
door sills as standard equipment. It also features a custom gauge
pod in the center of the dash with carbon fiber gauges for boost,
fuel pressure, and oil pressure. Options include the white cue ball
shifter ($199), Carroll Shelby embroidered floor mats, and the
light bar overhead. There's also a dash plaque that showcases the
car's CSM number and, of course, another Carroll Shelby signature.
The rest is familiar Mustang stuff, which is good: large,
easy-to-read gauges, comfortable leather buckets with an embossed
Cobra logo, and a long list of features: A/C, power windows, locks,
mirrors, and seats, cruise control, and a killer Shaker 1000 stereo
system. There's also a power black canvas convertible top that
stows itself with the touch of a button, plus a fully finished
trunk with yet another Carroll Shelby autograph on the mat. Most of
the added power comes from an upgraded Ford Racing supercharger
that crams a whole lot of extra air into the 5.4 liter DOHC V8. The
Super Snake came with a factory warranty despite its 630
horsepower, which suggests Ford believed in the hardware's
durability. The blower goes to full boost faster than you can get
your foot on the floor and when that happens, you'd better have
this thing aimed where you want it to go. You'll note this car also
has the optional upgraded cooling system in black (a shocking $2995
option), which also features billet aluminum caps for all the
underhood reservoirs. There's a lot of hardware crammed in there,
but it works properly and remains terrifyingly fast even 13 years
after it hit the streets. There still aren't many cars that are
more potent than this.The suspension received extensive upgrades to
handle the added power. Ford Racing supplied the suspension,
including special shocks, springs, and sway bars, and the Super
Snake remains comfortable in the real world while being eminently
capable on the track. The standard 6-speed manual transmission gets
an upgraded clutch and a short-throw shifter with that $200 shift
knob, and the rear end gets 3.73 gears on a limited slip. Borla
supplied the exhaust system, which sounds epic at any speed, and
there are massive brakes with Alcoa 6-piston calipers that were
painted red for a little flash (and which cost a whopping $3995!).
Brake cooling ducts are probably not a bad idea and the rotors are
cross-drilled. As you can see underneath, this car hasn't even seen
rain and everything remains in virtually new condition. All the
factory decals and markings are still in place and nothing has been
modified or damaged. Special 20-inch forged aluminum wheels from
Alcoa were unique to the Super Snake and carry 255/35/20 front and
275/35/20 rear Pirelli performance radials. Documentation is
extensive, including all the factory manuals, original Ford and
Shelby window stickers, Shelby certificate of authenticity, build
sheets, receipts, and more. There are a great many enthusiasts who
regard the S197 Mustangs as the peak of pony car development. It
retains the rear-wheel-drive and live axle fun of a traditional
Mustang, but is incredibly polished and civilized. The Super Snake
is perhaps the best example of the Mustang's split personality,
remaining very docile and easy to handle while delivering
world-class horsepower and performance. With under 9000 original
miles, lots of documentation, no modifications, and exceptional
maintenance, this is the late-model Shelby to own. With an original
sticker price of more than $80,000, it can also be considered
something of a bargain today. Just an incredible car. Call
today!For more details and photos, please visit
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