Shelby Series 1 - Who's got one?

[csxt#10]

someone here has to own one.one of the baddest cars ever made by far

[CSX375]

Pardon a stupid question, but what is a series 1?

[rshelby]

[csxt#10]

Originally Posted by rshelby

ohhhhhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhhhhh

[CSX375]

Wow, hot. What was it though before it was Shelbied? Also, what powers it?

[KeithBrown]

Olds Aurora powered with a supercharged option.

SAI made it in Vegas as a full car. Had a lot of problems - though I understand Shelby Autos has a whole bunch of of left over cars after the Venture fiasaco and will now be selling them as rollers - like the CSX 4000 cars.

http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=769

http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=7257

Here is a fun article on both the Series One and Cobras from MT:

http://motortrend.com/features/112_0210_shel/index.html

[shelbyguy]

Here's one in front of Factory in Las Vegas.

[CSX375]

An Aurora? So he had Olds, Mapar, and Ford? He didn't like, mess around with Studebakers or Puegots to, did he?

[i dig love]

Originally Posted by rshelby

great pics, wow

[series1]

here my series 1 this thing is so fast

[rshelby]

Very nice, and very fast. I have only driven one twice but they are definitely a kick! Yes, they had some trouble getting them produced but they are a lot of fun to drive and I'm a fan of the looks too.
RS

[CSX375]

nice one series1. is the paint really that blue to silver fade, or is it just the reflection? either way its gorgeous, love that paint job/reflection, looks like a shark to me.

jim

[tesgt350]

There is a Car Collector here in Tallahassee that has a Hot Pink Metallic Series 1 in his collection. Very cool.

[bitzman]

There was one at Monterey in August. Tom Tjaarda the designer (Pantera) said that he is redesigning it slightly and putting it back on the market in supercharged form for just above $220K. He and his backers will make another 250 of them.The name is changed,I forgot to what. He says it is still a pretty high tech car and since he lives in Italy he ought to know. I wish they had changed to Ford power but don't know the weight of the Olds 4-cam vs.the Ford 4-cam

Like many Shelby cars, those who counted it out the first time
didn't reaize, it ain't over 'til it's over...

[stephen_becker]

It is going to be called the Shelby Series 2 - The reason for using the Olds motor is because Carroll had bought 500 of them (in 1999) and sold what was left (approx 225) to this new group that is building the cars in Las Vegas, last year.

They are trying to get the car road certified for the US but, if not, they will sell the cars to racetrack folks (here) and over-seas people. Kindof like Lotus did a few years back with the Elise (I think that is what it was called) - For US sale, just not street legal...............

I am told the updates that were done to the Series 2 are very well done - Like headlights that actually shine, interior improvments, etc.

Should have some spy pixs next week to share with the list

[J.Bailey]

that so please post them if you can. Thanks, Joe.

[427SnakeSC]

My girlfriend is interested in a Series 1. Can anyone tell me if there is one available and what is the price range of one of these? Thanks.

[KevinDC5]

I got one. I got it about 3 years ago from Millen Motorsports in LA. It is the exact one used in the Dr. Pepper commercial back then. I just registered here cuz im trying to find some info on parts for it. Lemme Know if you can help me.