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DETROIT \u2013 Jan. 10, 2012\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFew thought that Shelby American would make it in the car business for 50 years,\u201d said Carroll Shelby. \u201cWe built the first Cobra in a rented garage and then GT350\u2019s in an old hanger. But our company is still here, manufacturing the best cars that I\u2019ve ever made. The next 50 years will be even better for Shelby American.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Shelby American name is synonymous with high performance worldwide. Over the past five decades, the company has relentlessly pushed the envelope with a string of superior vehicles and parts.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur golden anniversary is a remarkable milestone worthy of this limited edition line of Shelby vehicles,\u201d said John Luft, president of Shelby American. \u201cOn the heels of the unprecedented sellout of our 50th Anniversary Edition Cobra 289, we expect demand for these new Shelby\u2019s to be strong.\u201d<\/p>\n

Only 50 white and 50 black 50th Anniversary Edition cars are available; each will boast gold stripes to signify the golden anniversary. In addition, each Shelby comes with commemorative 50th anniversary badging, custom interiors, special wheels, 6 piston front brakes, car cover and a unique VIN number that will be entered into the official registry. A special museum delivery ceremony at the Shelby factory in Las Vegas is also included in the package, as well as exclusive collector merchandise.<\/p>\n

The most powerful Shelby built yet, the GT500 Super Snake is available in 650, 750 or 800 horsepower configuration as a coupe or convertible. Based on the Ford Shelby GT500, the car is enhanced at the Shelby American facility with more powerful brakes, better handling and updated styling cues to match the higher horsepower motor. The 50 white and 50 black anniversary edition cars will carry gold stripes, a first and one-year only option for the Shelby. The anniversary package begins at $59,995, not including base car.<\/p>\n

In 2010, Shelby American returned the storied GT350 name plate to the road. Based on the Ford Mustang 5.0 GT, the car is turned into a high performance muscle car by the Shelby American team. From the LeMans style racing stripes to the 430, 525 or 624 horsepower engine, big brakes and razor sharp suspension, this Shelby is a worthy descendent of the pony car that cemented the Shelby legend. The car is available as a coupe or convertible with the supercharged engine only with a manual transmission, while an automatic is available with the normally aspirated 430 horsepower engine. Previously only offered in red, white or blue, the black version with gold stripes is a one-year anniversary exclusive option. The post title package begins at $59,995, not including the base Ford 5.0 Mustang GT.<\/p>\n

The Shelby GTS post title package can be based on either the V6 or 5.0 Ford Mustang. Starting at only $19,995 for the V6 post-title package ($24,995 for the V8), the Shelby features upgraded brakes, suspension, tune and appearance. Many options are available for the GTS, including superchargers to boost performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the 800 horsepower Shelby Super Snake to the agile GT350 and nimble GTS, each 50th anniversary Shelby is built to run,\u201d noted Luft. \u201cA fifty-year anniversary only comes around once in life. These limited edition Shelbys will mark that milestone for a select few who have a chance to own a piece of history.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visit www.shelby50th.com<\/a> or www.shelbyamerican.com<\/a> for more information about the 50th Anniversary Edition vehicles and the 2012 Shelby American 50th Anniversary Tour.<\/p>\n

About Shelby American, Inc.<\/strong>
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby American\u2122 manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company manufactures authentic continuation Cobras\u00ae, including the 427 S\/C, 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles. The company offers the GT350\u00ae, GT500\u00ae Super Snake\u00ae and GTS post title packages for the current generation Ford Mustang. For more information, visit www.shelbyamerican.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

To honor its 50th anniversary, Shelby American\u2122, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK), is unleashing a new line of Anniversary Edition Shelby GTS, GT350\u00ae and Super Snake\u00ae vehicles. 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