1999 Shelby Series 1

Description

The only vehicle completely designed from scratch by Carroll Shelby, work on the Shelby Series 1 began around 1994 as the planned successor to his famed Shelby Cobra. Offered with impressive performance credentials, the Series 1 featured an aluminum chassis and a top speed of 170 miles per hour. A supercharged variant would soon follow which brought 450 horsepower and 0-60 miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds. Naturally, the legendary Shelby name garnered this new model a great deal of initial interest. However, rising costs and build times meant only 249 of the planned 500 vehicle run were built and sold, approximately 80 of which were supercharged. 

This car is part of the Retro Motors Collection, which comprises over 30 cars largely from the 1950s through today, with a focus on American muscle and high-powered European sports cars. View the full collection here.

Highlights

• One of 249 Shelby Series 1s produced, believed to be one of the last examples built based on its serial number CSX 5268

• Originally Ordered by Tony Stewart Racing Team

• Powered by a 4.0-liter V8 equipped with the rare $22,000 Vortech Supercharger factory upgrade 

• Extruded aluminum chassis construction with a carbon fiber and fiberglass laminate body

• Finished in a one of one Yellow with Black stripe color combination 

• Signed By Carroll Shelby and Tony Stewart

• Equipped with a ZF six-speed manual transmission 

• Freshly serviced with an A/C system recharge and oil and filter change in April 2023 at 1,756 miles

• Displaying only 1,781 miles on the digital odometer at the time of listing

Features

• Black canvas soft top

• Eighteen-inch three-piece Speedline wheels with Goodyear Eagle tires 

• Dual piston front, single piston rear disc brakes

• Pushrod Suspension

• Air conditioning

• Carbon-fiber interior and engine trim

• Shelby embroidered floor mats and backrests 

• Monsoon AM/FM/CD/Cassette Stereo

• Dual exhaust outlets 

Known Imperfections

• Spider crack in the paintwork on the passenger side of the front bumper

• Minor crack in paintwork above passenger side rear side marker 

• Minor crack in the paintwork where the passenger door meets the fender

Included 

• Two keys

• Owner’s manual

• Emergency tire inflation kit

Ownership History 

Originally ordered by Tony Stewart, this vehicle was delivered in a one-of-one color combination. Signed by Carroll Shelby and Tony Stewart, this vehicle represents not only an incredibly rare supercharged example but also a piece of motorsport history. The accompanying Carfax report shows that the Shelby spent time in New York prior to being purchased by the Texas-based consignor in February 2023.

Additional Notes A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle. Contact: Alexander Keck Phone: 402.617.9770 E-mail: alexander.keck@broadarrowgroup.com