Tag: GT500
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Paint protection 101 on the 2022 GT500 Heritage Edition
This year, 2022, is the final production year of the latest generation of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. A car whose nameplate, since 1967, has been associated with styling and power. Equipped with a 760-horsepower dual-overhead cam 5.2L supercharged V8 engine, carbon fiber wheels, and a dual-clutch transmission—this final version not only crossed over into…
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Speaking NASCAR Next Gen Mustang with Ford Performance’s Richard Johns
NASCAR is going through a revolutionary change with the introduction of the Next Gen car, a vehicle that brings new technology into the sport and more closely resembles its street counterparts. With this shift, NASCAR is hoping to reinvigorate old fans while attracting new ones. Ford Performance’s lead engineer on the project is Richard Johns.…
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2022 GT500KR sells at Barrett-Jackson
Whenever a Barrett Jackson auction is occurring, you can expect beautiful cars, car wall memorabilia, neon signs, and a big showing from all of the car manufacturers that are showing their latest cars, giving thrill rides, and displaying modified versions, but one thing that Barrett-Jackson also bring is lots of money being raised for charity. …
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A love letter to Ford and Shelby
Ted and Rae Segerstrom opened their car museum, The Shelby Experience, in late October of 2021. Located in the city of Irvine, California. The two-storied building features rooms full of Shelby American and Ford Motor Company history. Brimming with Cobras and Mustangs, the facility transports you back to the sixties and seventies to celebrate some…
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In-Depth with Shelby American on their new GT500KR!
Shelby American announced, this week, their new car, the newest generation of their iconic nameplate, the GT500 King of the Road (KR). Autologic sat down with all of the big names from Shelby American, Ford Motor Company, and Craig Jackson of Barrett-Jackson to talk about the history of the KR, to discuss Shelby and Ford…
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The new 2022 Shelby GT500 KR—King of the Road
Shelby American decided to announce their new model at the Segerstrom Shelby Experience. A fitting location as it is home to many of the rarest 1968 GT500 King of the Road (KR) Mustangs. Speaking about the new car, we spoke to Gary Patterson, Shelby American’s president. “The company [Shelby American] really rides largely on enthusiasts,”…
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The Segerstrom Museum: A Love Letter to Ford and Shelby
Ted and Rae Segerstrom opened their car museum, The Shelby Experience, in late October of 2021. Located in the city of Irvine, California. The two-storied building features rooms full of Shelby American and Ford Motor Company history. Brimming with Cobras and Mustangs, the facility transports you back to the sixties and seventies to celebrate some…
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A Legend: The Designer Behind the 1967 G.T. 500
Photos by: Brett Turnage and Stephen Russo Carroll Shelby loved horsepower, and after he led Ford to victory in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, both he and Ford started building a new Mustang that could offer more power than the previous Shelby Mustang GT350, capitalize on their European racing success, and answer competitors…
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A look inside the 2019 Shelby Bash!
The Shelby Bash is a celebration of the Shelby lifestyle… People came from all around the world including Norway, France, and as far as Asia to attend the 2019 Shelby Bash held in Las Vegas with track events happening an hour away at Spring Mountain resort in Pahrump, NV. The event allows Shelby enthusiast to…
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