Vehicle Description
Any Mustang with the Shelby name attached to it is bound to be
special, but some are more special than others. If you like the
looks of the late-model Shelbys but either don't want the GT500's
massive sticker or its rather ubiquitous presence at events, then
this 2008 Shelby GT convertible provides a nice change of pace.
Nicely maintained and showing only 43,257 original miles, it's
probably a safe bet that the collectors of tomorrow will think this
is a very special car.
The Shelby GT slotted in below the GT500 but above the standard
Mustang GT, and was built on the success of the Shelby GT-H Hertz
rent-a-racer. Only about 2300 were built, coupes and convertibles,
and the vivid Vista Blue paint with silver stripes was exclusive to
the Shelby GT and became its signature color. The Shelby GT added a
deeper front air dam, a special billet grille with offset Mustang
emblem, a hood scoop and hood pins, and the requisite Shelby
emblems and badges. Out back, you get big SHELBY block letters as
well as a diffuser panel under the bumper and twin exhaust tips
that shine brightly against the Vista Blue paint. With so few
miles, it shouldn't be a surprise that this top-end driver looks
and feels so fresh, with only minor signs of use that show it's
been driven in the real world. It isn't subtle, but it is a cleanly
built package that eschews the usual Shelby overkill and instead
delivers one of the best-looking Mustangs in recent memory.
The interior remains the same fantastic Mustang you've grown to
know and love, with black leather being the dominant theme.
Sculpted buckets are all-day comfortable, the instrument panel is
equal parts retro and state-of-the-art, and the packaging job on
the airbag steering wheel is nothing short of miraculous. As a
Shelby, you do, of course, get a signed, numbered plaque on the
dash, as well as a Hurst cue ball shifter for the 5-speed manual
transmission. Everything else is standard Mustang equipment,
including A/C, cruise control, power windows, locks, seats, and
mirrors, plus a thumping AM/FM/CD stereo system with speakers
throughout the passenger compartment. All of it looks great,
including the driver's seat, making this convertible a great choice
for future preservation. And speaking of the convertible top, it's
obviously been stowed away most of its life (the car looks so darn
cool with the top down and that roll bar exposed), but when it's
called into action it seals up tight and still looks great. The
Mustang provides a reasonably sized trunk, outfitted with a GT mat
that matches those in the cabin.
Ford's 4.6 liter V8 got a few tweaks for duty in the Shelby GT,
starting with a cold air induction system and the Ford Racing Power
Upgrade Package, which ups output to 319 horsepower and 330 pounds
of torque. There's also a strut tower brace that really makes a
statement in the tidy engine bay and reminds everyone that this is
no garden-variety Mustang. Underneath there's an X-pipe exhaust
system that gives the Shelby a distinctive sound, and as you can
see, this car really hasn't been driven much at all; it's insanely
clean after spending most of its life in sunny Texas. Big disc
brakes were part of the Mustang's standard equipment, and they've
been enhanced with a set of upgraded Shelby calipers that help the
car stop on a dime. It also uses the Ford Racing Handling Pack with
specially tuned shocks and struts, lowering springs, oversized sway
bars, and a 3.55 gearset out back. The last part was sticky rubber:
235/50/18 Pirelli radials on gorgeous 5-spoke chrome wheels.
One of the best balances between looks and performance, price and
exclusivity, this Shelby GT droptop is well documented, nicely
preserved, and ready to be sparingly enjoyed as it appreciates.
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