2008 Ford Other for sale $49,900

By now theres really no need for a Carroll Shelby history lesson. Were all very familiar with Shelbys contributions to the automotive world especially in regard to the legendary Mustang. Shels pony cars have always been great to look at and even better to drive giving examples like this tailored drop-top virtually universal appeal. 1 of just 2070 GT500 convertibles built for the 2008 model year and 1 of just 223 to leave the line in Vapor and Black aesthetics this Ford is a fairly rare piece any way you slice it. More impressive numbers live under the hood where a completely unaltered drivetrain twists 500 horsepower into 480 lb./ft. of torque. And the cars most impressive stats come via history with only one owner who logged a mere 45 miles of road time! Looking for a future collectable? Want a genuinely fun weekend warrior? This clean convertible is a great solution for a relatively tidy sum!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Wearing a silky layer of Vapor Metallic 2-stage under sinister Shelby call-outs this spotless Mustang has a history of meticulous care. Like most of our low-mileage factory-fresh pieces its body presents as new in every conceivable way. That bodys shiny wet-look panels are 100% straight and according to a clean CARFAX have no history of accidents or damage. And a close look down the cars sculpted fuselage reveals world-class finishing that by far creates one of the nicest late-model Fords weve ever seen!

When up close and personal with Fords GT500 it becomes clear the firms designers focused on creating a car that looks tailored and substantial in comparison to its lesser counterparts. And this killer Mustang with its high quality body kit panther-like stance and fully detailed exterior is about as substantial as it gets! At the front of the mean mare a familiar Mustang grille hangs an offset Cobra emblem between optional HID headlights a small splitter and a sculpted valance thats complete with traditional fog lamps. At the top of that grille an aluminum hood centers racy LeMans striping in front of a tight top and chip-free glass. At the base of that glass black rockers and black mirrors frame tough Shelby emblems. And behind those rockers factory taillights a bold trunk script and a GT500-exclusive faux fuel filler reflect a large trunk-mounted spoiler and an aggressive valance thats pierced by polished Borla exhaust tips.

ENGINE

The reborn GT500 celebrated one of the most successful partnerships in performance car history. Take a look under this Mustangs lightweight hood and youll find a blown mod motor that was heavily influenced by Fords GT super car. And whats better: by utilizing a cast iron block aluminum heads forged internals and dual overhead camshafts this rowdy torque monster makes great power while mixing surprising efficiency with a docile nature. Twist the key and the big V8 rumbles to life pushing baritone notes through an X-shaped crossover and Borla cat-back exhaust system. Goose the throttle and a roots-style supercharger creates 10 to 12 pounds of pressure while zinging the engine toward redline. Deliver one serious jab at the go-pedal and youll find out why dictionaries are starting to list the name Carroll Shelby under the word performance. Aesthetically this Fords spotless bay looks assembly line-fresh eschewing the kind flash youd expect from such a pedigreed car for dare I say a bit of a sleeper vibe. But to anyone who knows anything about performance the big blower small SVT badging and silver POWERED BY SVT cam covers are a dead giveaway that theyre looking at something real special!

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

As most performance car