He began his involvement with ford motor company in 1962 by installing. This shelby gt500, with a fairly brief production run from 20072009, put up performance numbers that are still quite impressive to this day. It brought back the shelby name and prestige to the mustang brand while injecting a ton of gofast bits that made them candidates for. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Ford after 40 years, racing legend carroll shelby and the ford mustang are back together with the introduction of the 2007 ford shelby gt500. Get detailed information on the 2007 ford shelby gt500 including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more.
The 2007 shelby cobra gt500 was a benchmark car for ford. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty. Thats the kind of sign that tells you it was certainly treated with respect from day one. Much as we enjoyed the 2007 to 2010 shelbys, we didnt like the way they overworked their brakes or understeered. Detailed features and specs for the used 2007 ford shelby gt500 convertible including fuel economy. The late carroll shelby texas chicken farmerturned race car driver then race team manager and car builder has long been credited with helping ford create the first highperformance mustang. Find the best used 2007 ford mustang shelby gt500 near you. On top of that, theres the 500hp supercharged shelby gt500 that costs only six grand more than the shelby gt. Wayne selflessly volunteered to sit in the drivers seat stamping on the gas pedal with the car in neutral, while i held the sound meter under the. Did not want to wait until i am too old to push the clutch to. Fords special vehicle team has very carefully studied the mustangs history specifically, the 196770 shelby gt500and is set to repeat it. I previously had a highly modified 2005 mustang gt that fetched a very good selling price which in return abled me to purchase the car of my dreams, the shelby.
The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year. Thats not because of any failing on the part of the gt500. Aug 29, 2016 2007 ford mustang shelby gt500 pov test drive. Jul 01, 2005 fords special vehicle team has very carefully studied the mustangs historyspecifically, the 196770 shelby gt500and is set to repeat it. We have 28 2007 ford mustang shelby gt500 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 7 1owner cars, and 30 personal use cars. With 500 horsepower, a dynamo shelby mustang goes after a very big fish. With the 2007 ford shelby gt, theres tangible content and performance improvement over a standard mustang gt, at a price that make sense. This is a very early 2007 shelby gt500 convertible and one of only 2,500 that were made. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. So dig into all the details on the droptop that will blow everyones doors off. Aug 10, 2011 2007 ford shelby gt500 mustang handout in the flatout frenzy of global automotive competition, the ford motor co. The design team did not merely take heritage cues and paste them onto the contemporary mustang.
The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from 2004 to 2014, at the flat rock assembly plant in flat rock, michigan. Anyone have a 2007 gt500 that has not had clutch problems. Thats because this snakebitten stang has been upgraded further for 750 horsepower. The 2007 autobacs super gt series was the fifteenth season of the japan automobile federation super gt championship including the all japan grand touring car championship jgtc era and the third season as the super gt series. But ford has not called it quits in the musclecar department and has in fact produced the 2007 shelby gt500, which is not only the most. Presented in beautiful vista blue with black leather interior, this mustang is powered by the 5.
Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. After ford division mainstreamed special vehicle team operations and entered into a new business relationship with carroll shelby in. It brought back the shelby name and prestige to the mustang brand while injecting a. Perhaps the driver of a nissan 350z summed it up best with. Jun 12, 2006 the 2007 ford shelby gt500 is a purposeful performance car and striking to look at. We toured in a 2007 ford shelby gt500 around america to missouri, illinois, indiana, ohio, and much more. Fords special vehicle team has very carefully studied the mustangs historyspecifically, the 196770 shelby gt500and is set to repeat it. This car has been signed by carroll shelby with all documentation. Wayne selflessly volunteered to sit in the driver s seat stamping on the gas pedal with the car in neutral, while i held the sound meter under the hood.
When most people think of ford performance, the name shelby comes to mind. Oem new front seat power control switch button ford lincon mercury 9l3z14711ab. We cover the confort, driving characteristics, exhaust noise and fuel economy, as. The look and the soundturns heads, wherever you drive it.
Watch as larry webster takes this raceready mustang around grattan raceway in belding, mi. Gateway classic cars is excited to offer this 2007 ford shelby gt500 for sale in our indianapolis showroom. Detailed features and specs for the used 2007 ford shelby gt500 convertible including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders. It is for sale by a private seller who has owned the car since 20. After only one session, it was identified as the car most likely to end up in the dirt. Shortly after purchasing i started doing some research on these cars. This 2007 ford mustang gt500 convertible takes what was already a legend and makes it a king among kings. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2007 bmw 335 and 2007 chevrolet corvette and 2007 ford shelby gt500 and 2007 mercedesbenz clkclass. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2007 chevrolet corvette and 2007 ford shelby gt500 cars for sale. The collaboration between shelby and fords special. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Through the leadership of legendary racecar driver and cobra creator carroll shelby, the limited shelby gt500 40th anniversary packages will include distinct. Low mileage, great colors, and huge power come together to make this 2007 ford mustang shelby gt500 an amazing survivorgrade modern classic.
This coupe has averaged less than 800 miles annually. This is a very early 2007 shelby gt500 convertible and one of only 2,500 that were. Rather, its because the mustang goads the driver the most. This extremely well cared for and original 2007 ford mustang shelby gt500 has only accrued just 10,912 miles over the last years by its original owner. It is really nice looking forward to the drive home after a long day of work.
All the same, after a week of driving it, we can confirm without reservation that this car is definitely some kind of animal. In 2007 shelby offered the 40th anniversary package to celebrate 40 years since shelby started working with the mustang. Hello everyone, im the proud new owner of a 2007 shelby gt500. I just never wanted only looking at the car, but experience it.