2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe

2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe
VIN. 1ZVHT88S475200002
330ci DOHC Supercharged V8 Engine
Electronic Fuel Injection
500bhp at 6,000rpm
6-Speed Manual Transmission
Front Independent Suspension – Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes

*The second modern GT500 built
*Less than 80 miles from new
*Autographed by Carroll Shelby
*Delivered directly from the factory to its first owner
*Offered from a deceased estate

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It was 37 long years between the production of the last original GT500 in 1970 and the reintroduction of the GT500 for the 2007 model year. While a handful of 'super' Mustangs had appeared in the interim, namely the Mustang Cobra R in 1993, '95, and 2000, those looking for something a bit more than a regular Cobra were left looking to the folks at Saleen and Roush to fill the gap.

When Ford released the new GT500 in 2007, they weren't messing around. Harkening back to the Shelby Mustangs of yore, this 500 horsepower beast was primed to dust the best of Europe—and do so with plenty of money left over in the bank given that the MSRP was a fraction of anything else one could get with a similar amount of power and a horse on the front.

This is the second GT500 produced in the modern era. Like s/n 00005 (which will be offered in this auction-- see lot 61), it was purchased new by Arizona collector Ron Pratte—who acquired it along with 00001. After rolling off the Flat Rock assembly line, it was autographed by Carroll Shelby and then, on May 26, 2006, trucked directly from the plant to Chandler, Arizona, effectively bypassing the traditional dealer delivery and inspections. Retained by Pratt for five years, it was acquired by the current owner in January of 2012.

Similar to 00005, this GT500 is finished Grabber Orange, which was seen on a mere 160 GT500 Coupes, over black leather. A very low mileage example, it has covered less than 150 miles from new. With a car this special, we're happy to offer the bragging rights free of charge.