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Christopher Bruce2012-08-03 18:55:26

Carroll Shelby's 2009 GT500KR Going to Auction

Shelby's legacy is now causing cars that he was linked to increase in value

There is currently a boom in anything related to Carroll Shelby. Since his death in May, the value of anything related to Shelby has started to increase. A 2009 Shelby Mustang GT500KRShelby GT500KRFord Shelby GT500KRUnited States of America, 2008 > present3 photos
that was registered to Shelby will be auctioned in Biloxi, Mississippi, in October. 

This car was registered to Shelby, but he only owned it briefly. However, the current owner has the original title showing that it was registered to Shelby, a bill of sale from Shelby to him and Shelby's signature on the glove box door. It currently has 1,600 miles on it. 

The 2009 GT500KR was based on the Ford MustangMustang Gen.5Ford Mustang Gen.5United States of America, 2005 > 201454 versions
160 photos
2 videos
but modified by Shelby American. It completed 712 of them. The cars use a 5.4-liter V8 with 540hp and 510lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate to 60mph in 4.3 seconds and cover the quarter-mile in 12.5 seconds. 

The car is being auctioned by Vicari on October 12 and 13. 

Source: Motor Authority

Encyclopedia
FordFord
MustangMustang
Mustang Gen.5Mustang Gen.5
Shelby GT500KRShelby GT500KR
Engine
V 8 ( 90.0º vee)
Displacement
330 cu in
Top Speed
--
Transmission
6, Manual
Maximum power
548 hp @ 6250 rpm
Type
Fixed-head coupé
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel consumption (combined)
--
price
--
annual ownership cost
$ 868

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