Vehicle Description
Finished in Centennial Silver with maroon stripes, this 1999 Shelby
Series 1 convertible is number 54 out of 249 produced.
Additionally, it is one of 30 powered by a factory Vortech
Supercharged 4.0-liter V8 engine producing 500hp at the rear
wheels, backed by a 6-speed manual transmission with an upgraded
heavy-duty clutch and 1,805 miles (title reads mileage exempt).
Equipped with large, ventilated disc brakes, a double-wishbone
suspension using adjustable coilover shocks, and dual central
exhaust tips. The carbon fiber body sits on an aluminum chassis
with a total weight of 2,650 pounds. The charcoal and gray leather
interior feature a serialized dash plaque and Monsoon radio.
Additionally, the black canvas top folds neatly down into a flip-up
rear cowling that curves along the interior seats. It rolls on
3-piece 18-inch five-spoke wheels with Shelby center caps, wrapped
with Goodyear Eagle F1 Super-Car tires. This car has been featured
at The Quail car show in Monterey, CA, Goodguys Car Shows and Carol
Shelby's Tribute right after his death in June 2012. Includes his
and her matching Series 1 leather jackets, full documentation
including order forms, supercharger upgrade, letters from Shelby to
the original buyer, articles and magazines, Shelby Registry
documents, Carol Shelby autographed photo of the car, Series 1 car
cover and the Snake Bit book.
