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A red-with-black-stripes Superformance MKIII-R with Godzilla V8 inside a dealership

More Than 427: Superformance’s Shelby Cobra Summons Godzilla

Few cars have been immortalized in kit car and replica form as the Shelby Cobra, especially the 427 version. The sports car’s legend looms so large that it inspired a modern successor, the original Dodge Viper. But even icons can be eclipsed. And with the help of Ford’s ‘Godzilla’ engine, the Superformance MKIII-R might do …
A silver-with-black-stripes 2021 Shelby Super Snake Speedster drives on a desert racetrack

Does Ford Own Shelby?

The iconic Ford Shelby models draw ample attention and have attracted masses of fans over the years. From the Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT500 Ford Mustang GT models introduced in the 1960s to the more recent Ford Shelby F-150 pickup truck, Shelby’s relationship with Ford has produced some amazing models. But does Ford own Shelby? …
A low-angle shot of the gold-and-white 1968 Shelby GT500 Mustang EFI prototype

A 1-of-1 1968 Shelby GT500 Mustang Prototype Could Be Yours

While the Shelby company helped tune a lot of cars over the years, few are as well-represented as the Mustang. And though Shelby American isn’t directly involved with the modern GT500 Mustang, Carroll would likely be proud of the muscle car’s supercar-slaying performance. But while the current-gen car more than lives up to the nameplate, …
A silver-with-black-stripes 2021 Shelby Super Snake Speedster drives on a desert racetrack

No Porsche? The 825-Hp Shelby Super Snake Speedster Says, No Problem

While you can certainly get convertible supercars like the DBS Superleggera these days, the Porsche 911 Speedster isn’t your typical convertible. And its reputation looms large enough to have inspired several kit cars and fan recreations. But Shelby American wants Mustang owners to get in on the fun, too. Which is why it just announced …
Florida, Orlando, Chili's Grill & Bar, restaurant neon sign

The Shelby Cobra and Chili’s Have the Same Daddy

The old legend of King Midas is still widely known and referenced to this day. In case you didn’t know, King Midas was a Phrygian King that was said to have the ability to turn whatever he touched to gold. While, of course, this is not literally possible, there are people in our own world …
The blue 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake in a dimly-lit garage

The Only Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake Is up for Sale

Besides finding bargains, auctions offer opportunities to own some truly rare cars. That means everything from hypercars like the Koenigsegg Regera to a US-market Unimog. And it also includes special variants of already iconic classics. One such opportunity is coming up this March: the only remaining Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake. The Shelby Cobra 427 …
A 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 with a silver paint job and black racing stripes drives on a racetrack in the desert

Is the Mustang Shelby GT500 Faster Than a Lamborghini?

Arguments about whether American muscle cars or European supercars are better has been ongoing for decades. A standard Ford Mustang, even with plenty of growl in the pipes, can’t compete with the likes of Lamborghini. But the Shelby GT500 is hardly a standard Mustang. The 2020 Shelby GT500 has the horsepower to demand respect from …
Front quarter view of a lime green 1968 Shelby GT350 fastback

A 1968 Shelby Mustang GT350 Sat for Over 30 Years and Now Is at Auction

Original Shelby cars from the 1960s are highly desirable cars for collectors. The cars were known to be amongst the top echelon of muscle cars. Many of them were even turned into racetrack pavement-carving machines. So, when what appears to be an original Shelby car shows up on E-Bay, it garners a lot of attention.  …
A white Shelby Cobra 289 'Street Cobra'

This American Sports Car Earned the ‘Greatest Ever’ Title, Not the Legendary McLaren F1

Even though Gordan Murray already designed its spiritual successor, the McLaren F1 still looms large in the automotive consciousness. From its Toyota-Sera-inspired doors to its gold-lined engine bay, it’s a supercar that still feels, well, super. But according to Road & Track, it’s not the best sports car. Instead, that title belongs to the Shelby …
1966 Shelby Cobra chassis CSX 3178, belonging to Carroll Shelby

Carroll Shelby’s Personal 427 Cobra at Auction

Carroll Shelby is an automotive icon. He has raced, owned race teams, and developed specialty sportscars for large manufacturers. Even with the vastness of his knowledge and experience that spans decades, a vehicle that he built in the 1960s is the thing that fans ardently praise him for to this day. One of those Shelby cars is coming to …
Eleanor - A 1967 Shelby GT500 hero car from Gone in 60 Seconds

Nicolas Cage Driven Eleanor Mustang from Gone in 60 Seconds, For Sale

Mention the name Eleanor in any automotive publication, and people will automatically think of a Ford Mustang. Although, it wouldn’t be just any Mustang. It would be a top-shelf, shiny machine with major horsepower and stunning good looks. Depending on a person’s age, the Eleanor Mustang was either bright yellow or charcoal in color. For …