The Black Shelby GT Serial #001 is up on the Barrett-Jackson website...all proceeds to go to Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation...

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/carli...LotNumber=1300

This is a photo I have not seen yet with the black wheels.

 

I'm lost What was the first Red one that went for over $600,000.00 last year or so and if this is s/n #001 was it the one that was Mr.Shelby's ?

 

You are talking about the Shelby GT500 not the Shelby GT. Two different cars and believe me I have had to educate 12+ dealers on what the differences are. We, luckily, have very knowledgeable dealers on this site.

 

I shot some of that car back in Sept. at the MCA 30th show.



http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/show...cing/index.htm

 

That reminds me I have pictures from MCA as well of the car. I need to send those to you just in case you don't have some of the angles.

 

I went to the Barrett-Jackson auction today. There are three Shelby GTs at Barrett-Jackson that I saw. Two white and one black.

Two of these are on a dyno display that allows lucky winners of a drawing to test their drag racing skills (reaction times and E.T.s against each other) while simulating a drag race in a Shelby GT (one white, one black). It was pretty cool to hear these cars actually rev and wind up on the dynos! I believe the black one is the one being sold at the auction.

The other Shelby GT (white) is on the floor. This one did not have any of the Shelby plates on the dash or under the hood - To discourage thieves I suppose. Dark Charcoal leather interior and a manual transmission.

It looks like Ford and Shelby did a good job on this display. Most times when I see manufaturer sponsored displays at events like this, I just walk by - but this display really gets attention. Great job!

 

More pictures...

 

Awesome pics...I can't wait until my black one arrives.

Thanks again, wish I could be there to see them in person.

 

awesomeness! and the proceeds going to a good cause again!
i sure would love to have a black one myself, but i will wait to see what the 08 Bullitt has to offer!

 

Hey ASU,
Thanks for the email, Im looking forward to hearing from you.
Ross

 

ASU,
Correction-- the black 5 speed on the dyno is not serial #1-- that is located in the East-side of the main tent (with all the high $$$ stuff).

BTW, every time they did the drag race, a huge crowd swarmed around the stage-- great promo idea by Ford... The GM guys on the other side of the tent couldn't be pleased!

 

You are right, ZONASVT! Thanks for the correction - I was wondering why they would be putting #001 in the drag race exhibit.

And yes, when they do a drag race, the crowd really swarms to the Shelby GTs. Great promo!

 

So when is #0001 going up for auction?

 

I'd estimate 12 - 1 pm MST:

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/carli...LotNumber=1300

Any guesses? I'm figuring since the first production SRT-8 charger brought $52250 on Wednesday, there will be some crazy money bidded on this car-- say over $80k easily

 

Congrats SAI $660000 for serial number 1 Shelby GT. Ross

 

$5M for the Shelby super snake