Vehicle Description
The first production of a limited run of just 60 in 2022 with "King
of the Road" packages to honor Shelby American's 60th anniversary,
this GT500KR is powered by a 5.20-liter supercharged V8 engine
mated to a TREMEC 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Based on the
world-class Ford Shelby GT500, the KR boasts over 900hp, and has a
dry carbon-fiber hood, new wheels, tires, suspension tuning,
interior, badges and more. Only 180 total (60 per model year
2020-22) will be available in the U.S., with another 45 overseas.
Each car includes membership in Team Shelby, the worldwide club
Carroll Shelby established in 2008, and will be documented in the
official Shelby Registry. This is only the third time in history
that a version of the Shelby GT500 has carried the "King of the
Road" name. The winning bidder will be able to choose from any
standard Ford color available on this first-production Shelby
GT500KR. The entire sale price of this vehicle will benefit the
Carroll Shelby Foundation and JDRF. The Carroll Shelby Foundation
was created by legendary racer and automotive manufacturer Carroll
Shelby. Headquartered in Gardena, California, the Foundation
provides medical assistance for those in need, including children,
as well as educational opportunities for young people through
automotive and other training programs. JDRF is the world's largest
nonprofit funder of type 1 diabetes research. Their in-house
scientists oversee a diverse portfolio of research tracks, leaving
no stone unturned in their search for a cure. **100% OF HAMMER
PRICE TO BENEFIT CARROLL SHELBY FOUNDATION AND JDRF** **WILL BE
SOLD AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30 P.M. MT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022**
