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Ford Shelby GT500

By lim jayhey

  • The start to a legend

    Shelby enters first race at the wheel of a Ford-powered hot rod.
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    Life of the Shelby Mustang

  • Cobra becomes popular

    Shelby tests his first Ford-powered AC 260 Roadster – the car that would become the Shelby Cobra. Shelby American begins operations in Venice, Calif. Cobra production begins.

  • First mustang protypes

    Ford asks Shelby to develop a high-performance Mustang derivative. First Shelby prototypes are built.

  • Shelby GT350 is born

    Shelby GT350 is introduced. Ford hires Shelby American to oversee GT40 program. Hertz begins buying GT350H versions for its "rent-a-racer" program.

  • Fisrt shelby convertable

    Ford and Shelby American win Le Mans, again. 1968 Shelby Mustang convertibles debut.

  • First GT500

    Ford GT40 Mark II wins Le Mans. First 1967 Shelby GT500s delivered.

  • 69 model began

    1969 model year production begins.

  • shelby mustang stops production

    Shelby Mustang production ends.

  • Ford and Shelby racing agreement ends

    Ford and Shelby end their long-term racing agreement.

  • GT40 concept

    Carroll Shelby is invited by Ford to consult on GT40 Concept.

  • Ford GT begins production

    Ford green-lights production of Ford GT.

  • Ford pays homage to original Shelby Cobra

    Ford invites Shelby to collaborate on a concept car that pays homage to original Shelby Cobra.

  • Ford unveils Shelby GR-1 Concept

    Ford Shelby Cobra concept steals the show at the big annual auto show in Detroit. Ford asks Shelby to consult on a follow-up concept. Shelby announces it will build limited-edition Shelby Ford Expedition. Ford unveils Shelby GR-1 Concept.

  • Shelby GTH is born

    Shelby GTH makes its debut at New York Auto Show.

  • First 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR rolls off the line

    First 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR rolls off the line on Carroll Shelby's 85th birthday. Partnering with Ford Racing, Shelby fields factory race team for the first time since 1969.

  • Debut of 662-horsepower, 631-lb.-ft. 2013 Ford Shelby GT500

    Debut of 662-horsepower, 631-lb.-ft. 2013 Ford Shelby GT500, the most powerful production V-8 engine in the world.

  • GT500 makes its debut

    GT500 name ,makes its debut.