For Sale: 1999 Shelby Series 1 in Ken2od, Michigan for sale in Grand Rapids, MI
Vehicle Description GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this extremely rare 1999 Shelby Series 1! This incredibly low number vehicle comes in a radiant silver paint job complemented by orange racing stripes, a spotless two tone black and silver interior and a black convertible top.
The convertible top is in excellent condition and functions as it should.
Powering this example is a brilliantly engineered and Shelby tuned 4.
0l V8 engine mated to a ZF 6-speed manual transaxle transmission.
As one would expect, this example comes fully loaded with every feature a driver could ask for.
The Series 1 comes to us from an elite collection where it was always properly stored and maintained.
So, if you're in the market for a unique piece of Shelby history set to appreciate like the legendary Cobra, this Series 1 is for you.
Please call or email us today for more information.
Shelby Series 1 was a high-performance roadster designed by Carroll Shelby and produced by Shelby American.
The Series 1 is the only cars ever designed and engineered by Carroll Shelby from a clean sheet of paper, and built from the ground up.
All other Shelbys are re-engineered models produced by other manufacturers and modified by Shelby.
Prior to production of the Series 1, significant costs were incurred in testing and certification required to conform to 1999 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Once completed, a total of 249 production Series 1 were constructed by Shelby American, Inc.
, all as 1999 models.
The Series 1 had dual wishbone suspension with coil-over remote reservoir dampers mounted inboard, and actuated by rocker arms.
The engine was mounted completely behind the front axle and drove a drive shaft supported in a torque tube that spun a 6 speed ZF trans-axle specially modified for the Series 1.
The chassis was made of extruded and formed 6061 aluminum.
It was welded together and then post-heat-treated for maximum strength throughout.
Then aluminum honeycomb panels specially designed were bonded into the floor boards and rocker panels for added structure and stiffness.
The body panels were carbon fiber and fiberglass laminate.
The engine, torque-tube, trans-axle, and damper mounts were all rubber-isolated from the frame.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please visit our website www.
grautogallery.
com Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc.
makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity.
We also welcome third party inspections when necessary.
Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes.
Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied.
All sales final.
.
The convertible top is in excellent condition and functions as it should.
Powering this example is a brilliantly engineered and Shelby tuned 4.
0l V8 engine mated to a ZF 6-speed manual transaxle transmission.
As one would expect, this example comes fully loaded with every feature a driver could ask for.
The Series 1 comes to us from an elite collection where it was always properly stored and maintained.
So, if you're in the market for a unique piece of Shelby history set to appreciate like the legendary Cobra, this Series 1 is for you.
Please call or email us today for more information.
Shelby Series 1 was a high-performance roadster designed by Carroll Shelby and produced by Shelby American.
The Series 1 is the only cars ever designed and engineered by Carroll Shelby from a clean sheet of paper, and built from the ground up.
All other Shelbys are re-engineered models produced by other manufacturers and modified by Shelby.
Prior to production of the Series 1, significant costs were incurred in testing and certification required to conform to 1999 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Once completed, a total of 249 production Series 1 were constructed by Shelby American, Inc.
, all as 1999 models.
The Series 1 had dual wishbone suspension with coil-over remote reservoir dampers mounted inboard, and actuated by rocker arms.
The engine was mounted completely behind the front axle and drove a drive shaft supported in a torque tube that spun a 6 speed ZF trans-axle specially modified for the Series 1.
The chassis was made of extruded and formed 6061 aluminum.
It was welded together and then post-heat-treated for maximum strength throughout.
Then aluminum honeycomb panels specially designed were bonded into the floor boards and rocker panels for added structure and stiffness.
The body panels were carbon fiber and fiberglass laminate.
The engine, torque-tube, trans-axle, and damper mounts were all rubber-isolated from the frame.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please visit our website www.
grautogallery.
com Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc.
makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity.
We also welcome third party inspections when necessary.
Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes.
Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied.
All sales final.
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