Vehicle Description
A collector's item from the moment they were announced, 2008 Ford
Mustang Shelby GT500s like this 2,775 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 Grabber Orange with Black racing 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
2,775 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 it ever having been on the road, which means no
cracked chin spoiler, no road rash behind the wheel arches, and
only one or miniscule 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 210 Grabber
Orange GT500 coupes were built in 2008, making it the rarest model
you could get, 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 extra
options available, and those that were are certainly included in
this car. Among them is the Shaker 1000 stereo system equipped with
two big subwoofers in the trunk that has enough power to make your
ears bleed, and things like A/C, power windows/locks/mirrors/seats,
keyless entry, tilt wheel, and cruise control were all standard
equipment. There are, of course, top-of-the-line touches throughout
the interior, including Cobra emblems incorporated into the
seatbacks up front, a Cobra emblem emblazoned on the steering wheel
cap, plus cool red stitching on the shifter boot and steering wheel
- all of which add a slick, 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 supercharged power to keep Z06 Corvette owners
looking over their shoulders. Other than an upgraded K&N cold
air intake and air filtration system, 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.
The GT500 signaled Ford's return to the top of the pony car
performance ladder, and rare, dialed-in cars like this Grabber
Orange example led the way. If you missed your chance at the first
Shelby in 1965, don't make the same mistake twice. Call today!