SHELBY SUPER SNAKE: A 725-Horsepower Time Capsule of Mustang Muscle

March 21, 2025
Posted by Barrett-Jackson

2025 PALM BEACH AUCTION – 2007 FORD SHELBY GT500 SUPER SNAKE 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION – NO RESERVE

Few modern Mustangs command attention like the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake 40th Anniversary Edition. Born from the revival of Ford’s partnership with Carroll Shelby, this pony car was the ultimate expression of Shelby’s legacy when it first roamed the streets. With only 167 actual miles on the odometer, this example ‒ headed to the 2025 Palm Beach Auction with No Reserve, April 24-26 at the South Florida Fairgrounds ‒ is a time capsule from the height of the muscle car resurgence.

The foundation of this Super Snake is the already formidable 2007 Shelby GT500, which rolled off Ford’s production line equipped with a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 pushing 500 horsepower. However, those who sought more power and exclusivity could send their GT500 to Shelby American in Las Vegas, where it was transformed into the 40th Anniversary Edition Super Snake. This package elevated the car to a staggering 725 horsepower, creating a street-legal monster that could dominate the drag strip and road course alike.

Beyond its brutal performance, this particular Super Snake stands out with its original GT500 Window Sticker still affixed to the passenger window, an extraordinary detail for collectors. Adding to its provenance, it retains all original documentation, including the Build Sheet, Shelby serial number plate and a pair of armrests, one of which bears the authentic signature of Carroll Shelby himself.

Marking 40 years since the first Shelby GT500 Super Snake roared onto the scene in 1967, the 40th Anniversary Super Snake was a celebration of muscle car heritage. The aggressive styling, unmistakable badging and Carroll Shelby’s personal touch make this machine an automotive icon. With so few miles, this Super Snake is a piece of Shelby history, waiting for its next caretaker. Could it be you? Register to bid today.

Written by Nicole Ellan James