Vehicle Description
A collector's item from the moment they were announced, 2008 Ford
Mustang Shelby GT500s like this 132 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, because this is
probably the lowest-mileage 2008 Shelby GT500 left on the
planet.
Finished in brilliant Vista Blue with white Shelby 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 132 miles on the
odometer (I still can't get over how miniscule that number is),
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 no signs of ever having been on the road, as it
has spent basically its entire life in storage under a car cover.
So yeah, it looks like it just pulled out of the factory. Okay,
maybe the car cover left a microscopic swirl or two in the finish,
so you might have to wax it using in an incredibly low amount of
effort. Heck, even the tires look fresh, and of course the alloys,
because again, it's been pretty much nowhere. Only 869 Vista Blue
cars were built in 2008, making it one of the rarer models,
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 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 and plastic
wrap. Did we mention the 132 actual miles? Shelbys came only one
way: loaded. As a result there were few options available, and
those that were are included in this car. Among them is the Shaker
1000 stereo system with enough power to make your ears bleed, and
things like A/C, power windows, keyless entry, and cruise control
were all standard equipment. There are, of course, the requisite
Shelby Cobras in the seat backs, plus some cool stitching on the
shifter boot and wheel, adding a racy touch. The trunk is standard
Mustang, which means decent space and a useful shape despite the
speakers, 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 power to keep Z06 Corvette owners looking over
their shoulders. 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 (if that!). 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
the original Goodyear Eagles in staggered 255/45/18 front and
285/40/18 rear sizes.
All the original documentation, including the window sticker and
owner's manuals, come with the car, and with only 1-owner since new
and 132 miles on the clock (sorry, had to say it one more time),
it's essentially a time capsule. If you missed your chance at a new
Shelby in 2008, don't make the same mistake twice. Call today!
