2008 Ford GT500 GT500

Make

Ford

Model

GT500 GT500

Year

2008

Listed price

$43,995

Location

Lewisville, Texas

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

9,447 miles

When Ford resurrected the Shelby GT500 nameplate for the 2007 model year, it ignited a new era of pony car wars, harkening back to the legendary big-block Mustangs of the 1960s. Developed by Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) in collaboration with Carroll Shelby himself, the S197-generation GT500 was a significant departure from its SN95 Cobra predecessors, packing a supercharged punch that redefined muscle for the modern age. Its aggressive styling, functional aerodynamics, and most importantly, its hand-built, supercharged 5.4-liter V8, delivering a stout 500 horsepower, cemented its status as a king among Mustangs and a formidable competitor to anything Detroit could throw at it. This 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible, with a remarkably low 9,447 miles on the odometer, represents a pristine example of this iconic machine. The throaty rumble of its 5.4L Supercharged V8, factory-rated at 500hp and 480 ft-lb of torque, is channeled through a precise manual transmission, offering an unadulterated driving experience that connects the driver directly to the car's immense power. The convertible top invites open-air exhilaration, allowing the supercharger's whine and the exhaust's roar to be fully appreciated. This is a chance to acquire a meticulously preserved piece of modern American muscle car history.