SHELBY
WITH SHELBY, FORD HAS earned its STRIPES.
The Shelby name is a key part of Ford's performance history. Distinguished American driver Carroll Shelby aimed to design sports cars that could compete alongside the best European racers of the day while being as easy to fix as a typical American automobile. His dream came to life when he partnered with Ford to produce the first Mustang Cobra models, which soon made a mark on domestic and European racing circuits. Seeking to build excitement around the new Mustang performance brand, Ford extended the partnership, with Shelby American input helping generate some of the finest performance vehicles in company history. Famous names such as the GT350 and GT500 soon competed on tracks worldwide, solidifying the Ford Mustang as one of the world’s top-performance cars for the everyday driver.
WHAT MAKES
SHELBY GO.
The modern Shelby brand offers drivers exciting Ford performance options. Every vehicle is designed with Shelby's influence and built with Ford reliability, featuring superchargers and airflow modifications that add visual excitement and attest to the automaker’s quest for holistic performance. The iconic racing stripes on many of the top Shelby performance Mustangs and F-150s are more than just a visual statement—they’re a reminder of the historic Shelby/Ford partnership that continues to raise the bar for performance vehicles.
Today, Shelby American plays a pivotal role in keeping the Shelby performance legacy alive. Working exclusively with Ford Mustangs and light pickup trucks, the company offers aftermarket performance packages that excel both on the road and the track. Shelby American’s deep knowledge and experience working with Ford vehicles continuously since 2005 means they understand the automaker’s products at an exceptional level.
