Summary

Number 54 out of 249 produced and one of 30 powered by a supercharged 4.0-liter V8 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Features ventilated disc brakes, double-wishbone suspension using adjustable coilover shocks, and dual central exhaust tips.

Details

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.