Vehicle Description
2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Any organization that is still thriving over 100 years after its
founding is bound to have a number of important people come and go
throughout its history, and this especially rings true for the Ford
Motor Company. Beginning with Henry Ford himself, many members of
the Ford family left their mark and carried the mantle for their
namesake's company throughout the 20th Century and beyond. Many
memorable people have come and gone over the years, but one of the
most influential men in the history of Ford was never a full-time
employee of the company. That individual was Carroll Shelby. From
the early 1960s all the way to his death in 2012, Carroll Shelby
had a relationship with the Ford Motor Company, which, like the
American automotive industry, had its share of peaks and
valleys.
For consignment the result of a collaboration with Carrol Shelby
and the blue oval, and you know it has some pumped up HP's (500)
from a serious engine (5.4 Liter Supercharged V8). It is also
exuberantly draped in Ebony with a racing stripe, and has an eye
popping appealing and mesmerizing comfortable leather interior.
Purchased by our consignor's husband from his friend, and the
gentlemen took a nice ride together in the car, but sadly shortly
after this ride our consignor's husband passed away. Now here in
our East Mallway with a mere 851 actual miles and waiting for you
to add to your collection.
Exterior
Maintaining the throwback look of the original Mustang with their
brooding grille and horizontal hooded headlamps, to the now lack of
a hockey stick cove in the front quarters and doors, to the B
pillar vent now a window, and rear spoiler, we see a draping of
glossy sinister Ebony on straight steel panels, and dual wide
racing stripes in shining white, running up the center front bow to
stern. 18-inch polished factory spoked mag style wheels are on
front and rear wearing their original tires but do show with some
delamination of the clear coat on each wheel. The 3 grouping of the
vertical rectangle tail-lamps also goes back to its roots of
design, as does the now louver-less rear glass which sweeps
downward toward the trunk lid. Thin white stripes with GT 500
logoing graces the rocker panels, speak loudly and carry a big
stick!
Interior
Door panels make use of some perforated vinyl inserts as well as
textured molded plastic and even the design of this panel is
reminiscent of model years that have come before. Beautiful high
back buckets for the front have tuck and roll inserts and smooth
black leather bolsters. Embroidered within the backs between the
seat back and integrated headrest is a Cobra badge looking ready to
strike. The 2 plus 2 rear seats are tight but comfortable and
covered all in leather the same as the buckets. A center console
houses the shifter, and some storage rises from the center hump and
provides room for the AM/FM/CD Shaker 1000 stereo. To the drivers
dash we turn our eyes and more retro with the dual round deep-set
speedo and tach, with a central info screen in digital form. This
is fronted by the original leather wrapped and red stitched
steering wheel complete with cruise control buttons. Black carpet
covers the floors and is protected by black carpeted floor
mats.
Drivetrain
Is 500 horses enough for you? It is all buttoned up under the hood
in a very clean engine bay, and it presents itself as a DOHC 5.4
Liter V8 that just so happens to be supercharged. EFI and a TR6060
6-speed manual transmission with a Ford 8.8-inch 3.73 TracLoc rear
axle move you forward.
Undercarriage
Save for some surface rust on the suspension and untreated
components the undercarriage could be considered showroom. A
stainless exhaust runs underneath, and still is wrapped by the
factory part id bands. We can note independent with coil springs in
front, and a 3 link with Panhard bar suspension on the rear. Power
Brembo disc brakes are dealt out on the front, power discs on the
rear and all is looking excellent underneath. An advance trac
stability system is also on this unit.
Drive-Ability
One needs to be very gentle with a car that produces 500hp, and
even more careful with such a low mileage count we kept our drive
short and our right boot light. Lights right up and has a menacing
growl as we made our way to the test track. Acceleration is neck
snapping, handling is on rails, and steering response is lightning
quick. It is a nice cruiser especially in 6th gear, it feels like
it could go on forever, but sadly our test drive had to come to an
end.
Holy Hooks! would sum this car up, with eye popping HP, skin
hugging leather seats, plenty of conveniences and loads of fun,
this throwback design is very modern and stylish as well as super
clean lines, which does not allow the earlier models to even hold a
candle to this performer, but it pays tribute to those that have
come before it.
VIN DECODE
1ZVHT88S585197130
1ZV-Automotive Alliance International Ford Passenger Car
H-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
T88-Shelby GT 500 Coupe
S-5.4L V8 500hp
5-Check Digit
8-2008
5-AAI: Flat Rock, MI Assy Plant
197130-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
