Vehicle Description
If you're looking for a stock Mustang, there are plenty of
interesting, modified cars running around. But if you're in the
mood for something a bit more powerful, say, something to the tune
of 500 horsepower, and perhaps built by the factory, then this
spectacular supercharged, ultra-low mileage 2007 Ford Shelby
Mustang GT500 is what you've been waiting for.
In case you didn't know, the color is called Grabber Orange, and
it's a legendary high-impact shade that looks like a million bucks
on the GT500's hunky modern sheetmetal. Those are factory-applied
white Le Mans stripes, augmented by the usual GT500 callouts on the
rockers. The bodywork is pretty much stock Shelby-issue, which is
certainly not a bad thing, since it accentuates the already
aggressive Mustang look with a deeper chin spoiler and a custom
deck lid spoiler that's both subtle and effective. Other tricks
include a blacked-out grille and vented hood, which is definitely a
good idea with all that supercharged horsepower underneath. Showing
just 13,878 miles on the clock, this car has never really seen
anything other than the inside of a garage or an outing on a sunny
day, and as a high-end show piece, it has clearly enjoyed the best
of care. In fact, we're hard-pressed to find any demerits on it
anywhere (there's one tiny rock chip above the windshield), from
the slick-looking and low-hanging chin splitter to the uber-clean
rocker panels at the flanks. It's obvious that someone loved this
car dearly, and spent many hours washing and waxing this beauty on
bright, sunny days.
The interior is standard Shelby GT500, including the retro-looking
seats and instrument panel. Like the exterior, the black leather
interior is virtually new with almost no signs of use. Shelby Cobra
logos everywhere remind you that you're not driving a
run-of-the-mill Mustang and the instrument panel dazzles you with a
light show every time you key it up. All Shelbys came loaded with
just about every option Mustangs could carry, including power
windows and locks, A/C, cruise control, and a thumping Shaker 500
stereo that puts many aftermarket units to shame. The shifter for
the 6-speed manual falls easily to hand and for a car with this
much performance potential, it idles so quietly and smoothly that
you might try to re-start it after it's already running. You can
forget about Mustangs being crude! The trunk is also nicely
preserved with no signs that it's ever been used.
Mechanically, the GT500 is no slouch thanks to a supercharged DOHC
5.4-liter V8. Mechanically similar to the engine in the mighty Ford
GT supercar, it's incredibly fast but also very user-friendly. Most
of that comes from the use of a roots-style supercharger; the big
blower sits on the engine like the 6-71s of yore, and channels
boosted air pressure into the combustion chambers to make for
impressive performance at any speed. And despite being incredibly
modification-friendly, this one remains completely stock (as if 500
horsepower wouldn't be enough). Ford ensured the suspension was up
to the task with upgraded control arms, sway bars, and
high-performance shocks and springs all around. A factory-issued
X-pipe exhaust system gives it a voracious bark, and with 3.31
gears in the rear end, it's all you can do to keep it hooked up in
the first three gears. Giant disc brakes keep it safe, and big
Shelby SVT alloys with 255/45/18 front and 285/40/18 rear Goodyear
Eagle F1 radials do their best to keep it all stuck to the
pavement.
If garden-variety is OK with you, then there are some nice Mustangs
out there. But if you've already been there and done that, then
perhaps you're ready for this GT500, which takes it to an entirely
different level. Call today!