http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS, COOL SHELBY INFO, VIDEOS AND PHOTOS. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:32:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_832" align="aligncenter" width="454" caption="Shelby F150 Super Snake Concept Truck"][/caption] PRESS RELEASE: LAS VEGAS - Shelby Automobiles, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK) unveiled a Super Snake Ford F150 concept today at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Based on the popular Shelby GT500 Super Snake, the post-title ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/11/shelby-unveils-f150-super-snake-concept-truck/ Article & Images courtesy of Autoweek.com The championship-winning 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX2601 sold for a record $7.25 million on Saturday at an auction in Monterey. The sale is believed to be a record for an American car at auction. Bob Bondurant drove it to victory in the 12 Heures du ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/08/1965-shelby-daytona-cobra-sells-for-725-million-at-monterey-auction/ LAS VEGAS - June 26, 2009 - Continued demand for a "Super Snake" post title package has led Shelby Automobiles to unveil a new program to turn a limited number of 2010 Ford Shelby GT500s into Shelby super cars. The Super Snake package will include enhancements to the 2010 Ford ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/07/shelby-autos-uncages-the-super-snake-package-for-the-2010-ford-shelby-gt500/ Article courtesy of Motor Authority [caption id="attachment_767" align="aligncenter" width="441" caption="2008 Ford Mustang FR500CJ Cobra Jet"][/caption] Ford's re-packaging of the Mustang into its 2010 model-year form factor has pleased the critics with a sleeker look, but now Ford Racing is getting ready to please the folks that live only to see quick ETs ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/06/2010-ford-mustang-fr500cj-cobra-jet/ Media Contact: Luke DeRouen | 214.520.3430 ext. 301 | lderouen@tprm-usa.com Carroll Shelby Foundation Expands Mission to Include Education - GARDENA, Calif. - June 11, 2009 The Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation announced today that the organization's Board of Directors approved a name change to the Carroll Shelby Foundation. The change reflects the Foundation's broadened ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/06/carroll-shelby-announces-new-era-with-foundation-name-change/ Father's Day is almost here! Check out these great gift ideas for the Shelby Guy in your life: [caption id="attachment_691" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Carroll Shelby Wine Six Bottle Ultimate Collectors Edition"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_694" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Custom Framed Print of YOUR CAR Autographed by Carroll Shelby"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_696" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Black Letterman-Style Jacket with Choice of ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/06/fathers-day-gift-ideas/ Team Shelby members and Ford enthusiasts will converge on Tulsa, OK June 24th -28th for the 35th annual Mid America Ford and Team Shelby Nationals. This multi-venue event features five full days of fast paced fun with over 1,500 cars, great people, and great sponsors all in one place for ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/06/mid-america-and-team-shelby-nationals/ Beaverun Motorsports Complex Wampum, PA August 6-8th, 2009 SAAC-34 will be held at Beaverun Motorsports Complex in Wampum, PA, northwest of Pittsburgh and about 12 miles east of the Ohio state line. It's a fairly new track, 1.6 miles in length with 12 turns and some moderate elevation changes. The convention headquarters hotel ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/05/saac-34-information/ Article Credit: All Ford Mustang News Photography Credit: Ford Media Ford is saying: "'Better' is the operative word when describing the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500." You know what? They're right. Whether your measurement be horsepower, torque, or fuel economy, the 2010 Shelby GT500 beats the outgoing model handily, and it does it ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/05/2010-ford-shelby-gt500-mustang-specs-and-certifications/ Article Credit: Drivers Republic Photography Credit: David Newhardt [caption id="attachment_543" align="alignleft" width="430" caption="The legendary FIA GTIII championship winning Shelby Daytona Coupe"][/caption] It seems the credit crunch is continuing to bite, with one of America's most famous racing cars expecting to fetch a paltry $15m at auction in May. The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra has ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/04/an-original-shelby-daytona-coupe-goes-up-for-auction/ From SVT USA Birmingham, AL: It wasn't all that long ago that a "super-car" had only 350 or 385hp. That was wow stuff a decade ago. There was the Corvette ZR-1 in 1989 with 375hp. That car was $60,000+ over 20 years ago. Then there was the 2000 Cobra R with ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/04/test-drive-2010-ford-shelby-gt-500/ From The Cobra Ferrari Wars http://cobraferrariwars.com/cobra3.html These black and white photos were taken by Scott Malcomb circa 11-1-67 for Road and Track Magazine. Shelby had Len Bailey construct this prototype 1968 Cobra, originally called the Cobra III in Shelby American internal documents, as a replacement for the 427 Cobra, which Shelby ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/04/the-cobra-iii-lonestar/ Dave Steine's '65 Shelby GT350 Was Originally Shipped Via Air Freight-Twice! By Jim Smart Photography by Jim Smart From Mustang Monthly Magazine Because the cars from Shelby American have always been desirable rides, their biographies are as varied as their original owners. Shelby Mustangs and two-seat Cobras corralled buyers from all walks of life, ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/04/snake-on-a-plane/ [caption id="attachment_352" align="aligncenter" width="319" caption="Carroll Shelby Foundation Store "][/caption] We are writing to announce a very special, and BRAND NEW section of our website. We have just launched the Official Carroll Shelby Foundation Store! In the Foundation Store you will find autographed diecast model cars, signed art reproductions, special collectibles and ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/04/new-foundation-store-is-full-of-heart/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] Ford just got beaten to the punch in the "green" Mustang race. OK, well, it's not a new Mustang model designed to go a step beyond the rumored EcoBoost powerplant (rumored to land in the Mustang in the near future) it's an electrified twist on a pony ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/04/a-classic-mustang-with-a-shocking-twist/ John Force to serve as guest speaker at Apr. 1 Mel Larson Night of Champions Dinner; SCC fete to honor auto legend Carroll Shelby Fourteen-time NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Car champion John Force will be the guest speaker at the fourth annual Speedway Children's Charities ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/03/night-of-champions-dinner-to-honor-auto-legend-carroll-shelby/ [caption id="attachment_310" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Dance to the beat, but don't forget to steer."] [/caption] I found this music video online today that has a bumping dance beat and a guy rapping about Shelbys. I never thought I'd hear these three elements brought together as one. It's like putting peanut butter in your ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/03/shelby-techno-hip-hop/ [caption id="attachment_306" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Barrett-Jackson features the 2010 Shelby GT500 on the welcome screen of their website in anticipation of this historic auction."][/caption] Barrett Jackson, the biggest car collector event and auction in the US, is to be the first place where a 2010 Shelby GT500 will be sold to the ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/03/barrett-jackson-auctions-off-the-first-2010-shelby-gt500/ SHELBY AUTOS ANNOUNCES 800 HORSEPOWER DRAG RACING PACKAGE FOR GT500 SUPER SNAKE WITH DON PRUDHOMME Shelby Automobiles, has returned to drag racing with a limited edition Prudhomme Edition Super Snake package for the Shelby GT500 Mustang. Carroll Shelby and Don "The Snake" Prudhomme unveiled the program during a private reception at the ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/02/the-new-800-horsepower-don-pudhomme-gt500-super-snake/ If you haven't been over to our YouTube page, we highly recommend it. We've got a ton of videos up that will keep any Shelby fan entertained or hours. CLICK HERE to visit the page. Here's a great video of the last Cobra Super Snake being auctioned at Barrett Jackson. This ... http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/news_and_events/2009/02/the-greatest-shelby-auction-of-all-time/