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Shelby 85th Commemorative GT40's
Posted by KitcarUSA News on Friday, May 2nd, 2008 at 11:11 PM

The Limited Edition Team Shelby 85TH Commemorative GT40 In celebration of Carroll Shelby's 85TH birthday Amy Boylan, President of Shelby Automobiles Inc. has commissioned Shelby Distribution USA to reproduce the three dominating GT40 race cars that accomplished one of the greatest feats in American automotive racing history.

In 1966 Carroll Shelby's race teams consisting of Miles & Hulme, McLaren & Amon, Gurney & Grant conquered the 24 hours of Le Mans and proved to the world that there would be no mistaking the thunderous roar of American Muscle. Now you can own a piece of American history today. This Limited Edition Commemorative GT40 is built to exact standards with 90% of the vehicles parts interchangeable with that of the original car! Here is what you get:

Standard Equipment Includes

Original "Monocoque" style chassis with pressed steel roof.

Original style "Bundle of Snakes" exhaust.

High Capacity A/C, original "Hartswell" door latches and Smith Gauges.

Exclusive Team Shelby additions:
Colors based on Carroll Shelby Inc. car numbers 1015, 1046, and 1047

Recorded sales of these 85 units into the Shelby Registry.

Carroll Shelby engraved door handles and head light covers.

Leather seating.

Hood Pins and Hood Diffusers.

CS GT40 numbered dash plaque.

CS GT40 side graphics.

CS GT40 tunnel mats.

85TH Commemorative floor mats.

Only 85 of these history making cars will be reproduced per color so place your order today!

All three vehicles will be available in street or race version. Race version comes with roll bar, fuel cell, and A/C delete. These exclusive rollers will only be built to accommodate a Shelby branded motor including the 427FE.


Gurney/Grant livery 85th anniversary shelby GT40
Gurney/Grant livery 85th anniversary shelby GT40


McLaren/Amon livery 85th anniversary shelby GT40
McLaren/Amon livery 85th anniversary shelby GT40


Miles/Hulme livery 85th anniversary shelby GT40
Miles/Hulme livery 85th anniversary shelby GT40



Visit Shelby Distribution for full details.







 


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