It was 40 years ago that the original Shelby GT350 went out of production.  A mint version of one of these cars is pretty much priceless today.  Well let’s say they are out of our range for sure.  The GT350 began its life back in 1964 when Ford Motor Company approached Carroll Shelby with a proposition.  Mr. Shelby was to create a Mustang that could win races and sell like hot cakes to the car buying public.  And he did just that as the GT350 won a ton of races and sold a lot of cars.  Ford now had a true muscle car that would strike fear into the hearts of Dodge and Chevrolet owners everywhere.

In the year 1970, production of the GT350 ceased and since then Mustang enthusiasts have wondered just when this car would return.  There have been many off-shoots of the Shelby in the last few years with such renditions as the Mustang Shelby GT500, but alas no GT350!

Unlike the GT350 of former years, the 2011 version will be available as a post title car.  Meaning you have to first buy a regular model 2011 Ford Mustang GT then drop the car off or have it sent to Shelby Autos in Las Vegas to have the transformation completed.  The cost of the upgrade is a hefty $34,000 and when added to the GT model’s price ($28k) the total tally will be about $62,000.  But as an enthusiast, this is the car you want to have.

Really, what was causing the delay of the reemergence of the GT350 was the engine size.  The original car had a 5.0 liter engine but the Mustang’s of late were limited to 4.6 liters.  It was only for the 2011 model year did Ford decided to bring back the “Coyote” 5-liter engine.  This was the foundation that Shelby was looking for and now we have the GT350 in all its 5 liter glory.  This new engine will feature a supercharger sitting atop the V-8 engine.  Horsepower and torque numbers are still a closely kept secret but you can bet they will be well above the 500 mark.  Of course a 6-speed manual transmission will be on hand to put that power to the ground.

The styling of the car holds true to the original with a traditional white paint job with accompanying blue sports stripes.  Other features include huge 14-inch Baer brakes with 6-piston calipers, a Ford racing suspension complete with upgraded springs, shocks, and sway bars.  The car will also get a myriad of body parts including a sweet hood, rocker panels, a front splitter, and rear wing just to name a few.   And of course 19” Cragar rims wrapped in Goodyear rubber will be standard.

Be on the lookout for these Blasts from the Past!  The 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is one car that people have been waiting on for over 40 years.

source:http://www.shelbyautos.com/vehicles/2011GT350.asp

PACKAGE PRICE: $33,995

Standard Features
#Shelby/Ford Racing/Whipple Supercharger
# Shelby/Ford Racing Suspension
# Caster Camber Plate Kit
# Shelby/Baer 6 Piston Front Brake Kit
# Shelby Rear ERADISPEED Rear Rotor Upgrade
# Front and Rear Brake Duct and Cooling Kit
# Shelby/Borla Unique Center Exit Exhaust
# Shelby/Cragar 19” Alloy Wheels
# Goodyear Performance Tires
# Front Fascia including Grille & Shelby GT350 Signature Badging
# Rear Fascia including exclusive GT350 45th Anniversary Badging
# Unique Taillight Trim
# Rear Deck Lid Filler Panel
# Side Rockers with functional integrated brake cooling ducts
# Exclusive GT350 Guardsman Blue vinyl over-the-top and side stripes
# Unique Shelby GT350 fender mounted badging
# Serialized Engine Plate
# Shelby Engine Cap Set
# Serialized Dash Plate with Shelby GT350 sequential serial number
# A-Pillar Mounted Gauge Package including Fuel Pressure, Oil Pressure and Boost
# Embroidered Carroll Shelby Signature headrests
# Exclusive GT350 45th Anniversary embroidered front floormats
# Shelby GT350 45th Anniversary windbreaker jacket
# Jerry Titus race sticker package
# Carroll Shelby signed passenger airbag cover**

Options

FUNCTIONAL
# Shelby/Baer 6 piston rear brake upgrade
# Watts link rear suspension
# Goodyear street race tire package
# Shelby high performance cooling system (late availability)

APPEARANCE AND INTERIOR
# Painted over the top and side stripe kit
# Custom interior upgrade
# Shelby/Kicker premium sound system
# Premium exclusive interior:
-Leather seating surfaces with
contrasting stitching and red/white/blue
insert on front seats
-Tone on tone embroidered GT350 on
seat backs
-Console cover and shift boot
# MUSEUM DELIVERY

Starting with the exterior the xB RS 6.0 get the aforementioned Absolutely Red paint job that just screams I’m hot to all within eyeshot. There is a color matched spoiler wing offered as an option that is a must have. The wheels are shod in exclusive branded Release Series covers that measure 16”. Finishing off the exterior treatment is a custom blacked-out front grille.

The electronics inside the cabin get the rock star upgrade. The dash houses a 5.8” advanced touch screen Pioneer entertainment system. You get an IPod docking station, Bluetooth connectivity, and DVD player. Teens are just about the world’s worst navigators, so the satellite NAV will ensure they do not end up in Canada on accident.

The interior also houses some other great options. There are color tuned seats and upholstery that features black fabric with red accents that match the exterior. The lighting in the interior gets pimped with illuminated lighting that changes colors and lighted door sills. Lastly is the individual numbered holographic badge that signifies the limited edition status of this car.

Priced at around $18,000 (depending on the transmission choice) the Scion xB Release Series 6.0 won’t last long

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