Shelby News

Carroll Shelby first made a prototype car back in 1968 called the "Green Hornet". It was a testbed for a fuel injection system as well as an independent rear suspension. Because it was one-of-a-kind prototype, it is a very valuable collector car today. Valuable enough that Carroll Shelby authorized a stock 1968 Mustang to be made into an official reproduction called the "Black Hornet".  The Black Hornet carries the same 428 Cobra Jet V8 engine as the original Green Hornet making 335 hp. The car also features Edelbrock aluminum heads, a top-loader 4-speed transmission, power steering, power brakes, and Shelby 10-spoke wheels. According to the builder, "XP500 CSS 'Black Hornet' is identical to the Greent Hornet just after it received disc brakes but prior to the Colonic EFI or independent rear suspension."  The Black Hornet headed  on its way to the auction block for a good cause, and starting on December 2nd, eBay carried the car at a minimum starting bid of $100,000.  The car finally sold for $160,100, and all proceeds went to help the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation. 

Shelby Automobiles to Sponsor NASCAR Sprint Cup Race
at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The Las Vegas NASCAR race on March 1, 2009 will be sponsored by Shelby Automobiles.  The race will be extended by 18 laps to 427 miles, and will be called the 'Shelby 427'.  Together, LVMS and Shelby will market a Las Vegas Motor Speedway Limited Edition Shelby 427 package for the Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang.
Together, LVMS and Shelby will market a Las Vegas Motor Speedway Limited Edition Shelby 427 package for the Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang.  LVMS President Chris Powell and Shelby Automobiles founder Carroll Shelby made the announcement at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.  The upgraded package will include Mr. Shelby's personal autograph as well as many other event-related add-ons. Only 427 of these packages will be available through Shelby Automobiles.  Those who purchase a Shelby 427 package will also receive special race tickets and other amenities, including the opportunity to serve as the race's honorary starter.