Shelby Autos Chooses Quantum Performance as Factory Authorized ''Mod Shop'' for Texas

[rshelby]

Shelby Autos Chooses Quantum Performance as Factory Authorized ''Mod Shop'' for Texas - Southwest

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shelby Automobiles, Inc. has chosen Quantum Performance as its third Mod Shop location to build high performance versions of current generation Shelby and Ford Mustangs for enthusiasts in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Quantum Performance will open the “Southwest Shelby Mod Shop” at a dedicated facility in the Dallas suburb of Farmers Branch, Texas, during November 2007.

“Carroll took a bunch of hot rodders and welded them into a ferocious team in 1965, so we’re doing the same thing in select areas of the country,” said Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Automobiles. “By teaming with the pros at Quantum Performance, we’ll bring more ‘Shelby magic’ to enthusiasts in Shelby’s home area. This is a significant milestone that demonstrates our commitment to revving up the delivery of packages like the Super Snake GT500 and authentic Shelby performance parts.”

Authorized mod shops will support the Las Vegas Shelby factory and modification facility by offering packages that enhance the handling, styling and power of current generation V6 and V8 Ford Mustangs and Shelbys. After intensive training by the Shelby factory team, Quantum’s Shelby Mod Shop will offer Shelby “Super Snake” packages for the 2007 and 2008 Ford Shelby GT500, the Shelby CS6, CS8, and Shelby GT500 40th anniversary packages, as well as clothing, accessories and other packages. Each vehicle will sport an official Shelby badge denoting the origin of all modifications for inclusion in the official Shelby Registry.

Quantum Performance will also enhance Mustangs with authentic Shelby Performance Parts. Individual components will include upgraded brakes, superchargers, suspension components and cosmetic pieces such as hoods and fascias exclusively designed at Shelby Automobiles. Shelby factory experts will be actively involved in helping the Mod Shop meet Carroll Shelby’s personal expectations for quality and delivery.

“As passionate enthusiasts who love to make cars faster, we’re thrilled to work with Carroll Shelby and the Shelby Automobiles team,” stated Quantum Performance President Jim Mango. “Based on our experience building and racing fast cars, we know we can help satisfy the growing hunger for genuine Shelby performance in the area that bred one of the greatest automotive legends of our time.”

Quantum Performance was founded on five decades of business and automotive expertise. The team has built scores of high performance contemporary and vintage vehicles, enhanced hundreds of muscle cars and owned dozens of Shelbys. Members of the executive team have extensive experience building multi-million dollar companies and in all forms of amateur racing. The company also pioneered a service program for vintage muscle car owners that keep them in top condition. Quantum recently constructed a new facility dedicated to the Shelby Mod Shop program including a dyno, showroom and assembly line.

“Enthusiasts have asked us to give them a way to enhance the performance of their current generation Ford Mustang or Shelby right in their own area,” stated Ms. Boylan. “Now, Shelby enthusiasts in the Southwest can turn up the wick on their cars with Shelby programs at Quantum instead of sending them all the way to Nevada for the ‘Shelby treatment.’ The Southwest Shelby Mod Shop will have Shelby trained production specialists who know Mustangs inside and out, and are also experts in Shelby Performance Parts and packages.”

The Quantum Performance Shelby Mod Shop is scheduled to open in November 2007. Up to four other Shelby Mod Shops will be opened in key U.S. and international markets during the next year.

About Shelby Automobiles

Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby Automobiles, Inc., manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company manufactures authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles. The company has partnered with Ford Motor Company to build the Shelby GT, Shelby GT500 and Shelby GT-H, which are based on the current Mustang. For more information about Shelby Automobiles, visit www.shelbyautos.com.