From inception in the 1960s, the Shelby name has stood for some of the wildest, limited-production, performance cars ever unleashed. By 2006, Shelby was back in the Mustang business, and the next year, the GT500 formed part of Ford’s factory-available Mustang model lineup. Of course, Shelby made the experience even wilder with the upgraded GT500 Super Snake and the ludicrous Shelby 1000, so-named for its claimed power output. Constant development at Ford Motor Company brought the sixth-generation Mustang, produced 2015 to the present, which ushered in a long- awaited independent rear suspension system as standard equipment, making the Mustang a true sports car in every respect. While the Mustang GT was already formidable with over 400 HP on tap, Shelby tradition dictated even more was necessary, yielding the 2019 Ford Shelby Super Snake and elevating the GT500 to entirely new levels. Carrying Shelby No. CSM 19SS0093, this stunning Race Red example comes to auction with one owner and just 269 miles on the clock. Sold new to Bill Pierre Ford in Seattle, Washington, this Super Snake is an ultimate-spec example featuring the 825 HP Performance Package, endowing the 5.0L supercharged V-8 engine with a large, optional, polished Whipple supercharger. A 6-speed manual transmission and single-piece driveshaft deliver the power via a Ford Performance short-throw shifter, and Shelby-specified Brembo disc brakes (with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers) provide anchor-like stopping power. Choice features include a tuned Borla variable exhaust system, the Shelby Extreme cooling system including a bespoke radiator and high-flow heat exchanger, and hardcore Penske/Shelby track handling suspension. Comfort and convenience is heightened with dual-zone air conditioning and deep tinted windows. Other highlights include white vinyl stripes, carbon fiber mirror caps, a Shelby front chin spoiler, rear diffuser and a body-color rear spoiler for a fabulous look and extra aerodynamic efficiency at speed. Lightweight, 20-inch, one-piece, forged, monoblock aluminum wheels minimize unsprung weight and plant the Super Snake’s massive power with sticky ultra-performance tires. A window sticker is included and provides original details, completing this stunning modern Shelby performance legend.
