I had case of deja vu when I read about this and that’s because I posted about it over a year ago. It’s the alleged to be the first mustang ever produced and sold to the public and once again it’s for sale for the bargain price of $US5.5 million

I’m not sure if it’s the price tag but it seems like they’ve had some trouble offloading this car which is said to be a 1964 1/2 Mustang convertible #100212, and is believed to be the first Mustang built on the assembly line, on the first day of retail production! And the reason why they believe it is the first is because in 45 years, no other documented delivery date of April 16 has been produced.

The car was delivered with the following options: Wimbleton White- Base 260 2V V8 Engine- Cruise-O-Matic Transmission- Rally Pac- Power Brakes- Power Steering- Power Convertible Top- Padded Visors- Back Up Lights- Heavy Duty Battery- Full Length Console- Tinted Windshield- Pushbutton Radio and Antenna- Rocker Panel Mouldings- Wheel Covers Deluxe with Spinners- Magic Aire Heater Delete and Credit- Seat Belt Delete and Credit- White Wall Tires- Outside Mirrors (2)__Compass- Inside Day- Night Mirror 2 Spd Electric Wiper and Washer.

So if you’re in the market for a 45 year old 5.5 million dollar car then you’re in luck. There’s still a few days left on the auction, I somehow think it won’t sell but you never know.

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The Classic Recreations site has been updated with the three GT500CR models that are going to be produced. The concept models, named Intro, Performance and Venon come in a range of colours and range from $US119,000 to $US199,000. Check out the spec breakdown after the jump.

It’s all pretty self explanitory, so ‘ve just done the lazy thing and pasted it here for you all. Keep in mind the images are just concept designs and may change when they go into production. Classic Recreations have also told me that various parts will be made available to mustang fans and builders, including the various GT500CR parts. This may also mean Carroll Shelby Signature gauges and seats but is yet to be confirmed.

As always stay tuned for more updates.

Color availability:
Grey/Black ,Red/White, Blue/White, Black/Grey, Yellow/White

Drivetrain:
427 C.I Crate Engine (545 H.P.)
Mass Flo Fuel Injection
Tremec Manual Transmission
9″ Fab 9 rear w/ 3:70 Gear ratio and Posi Traction installed
Concept one pulley system
150HP NOS Nitrous system (disarmed)

Steering:
TCP Rack and Pinion conversion (Power)
Flaming River Tilt column (polished)

Interior:
Carroll Shelby signature seats
Simpson 5 point camlock seatbelts
Carroll Shelby Signature gauges
160mph Speedometer
Woodgrain Aluminum steering wheel
Old air products A/C system
Deluxe 1967 door panels
Deluxe 1967 dash and trim
Carroll Shelby G.T.500CR Console
Carroll Shelby G.T.500CR Floormats

Stereo system:
Pioneer CD player w/ removable face
Classic Recreations LLC. custom trap door
Polk Audio coaxial speakers

Wheels and tires:
Shelby 427 Wheels 17X8 front
Shelby 427 Wheels 17×8 Rear
High performance z rated tires (Goodyear) 245/40/17 Front
High performance z rated tires (Goodyear) 245/40/17 Rear

Exterior:
Shelby sequential tail lights
Shelby G.T.500CR Emblems
Authentic Carroll Shelby Exterior Fiberglass Enhancements
Sequential Shelby taillights
Carroll Shelby G.T.500CR Emblems
Carroll Shelby Lemans racing gas cap

Fuel:
Electric Fuel pump
Stealth 18 gal Fuel cell

Brakes:
Front: Shelby/Baer 13″X1.1″ track system
Rear: Shelby/Baer 12″X.81″ touring system
Slotted, Crossdrilled and zinc washed
Adjustable rear proportioning valve

Electrical:
Trunk mounted battery
MSD Ignition

Exhaust:
JBA Ceramic coated headers
Dual 2.5″ Exhaust
Spintek Mufflers

Cooling:
Becool Aluminum Crossflow Radiator
2-13″ electric cooling fans

Chassis:
Tubular Sub frame connectors
Shock tower bracing
Cosmetic Rollbar

Suspension:
Performance tuned front suspension
Performance tuned rear suspension
Sway bars front and rear

Color availability:
Grey/Black ,Red/White, Blue/White, Black/Grey, Yellow/White

Drivetrain:
427 C.I Crate Engine (545 H.P.)
Mass Flo Fuel Injection
Tremec Manual Transmission
9″ Fab 9 rear w/ 3:70 Gear ratio and Posi Traction installed
Concept one pulley system
150HP NOS Nitrous system (disarmed)

Steering:
TCP Rack and Pinion conversion (Power)
Flaming River Tilt column (polished)

Interior:
Carroll Shelby Scat Rally series 1000 seats
Simpson 5 point camlock seatbelts
Carroll Shelby Signature gauges
160mph Speedometer
Woodgrain Aluminum steering wheel
Old air products A/C system
Deluxe 1967 door panels
Deluxe 1967 dash and trim
Carroll Shelby G.T.500CR Console
Carroll Shelby G.T.500CR Floormats

Stereo system:
Pioneer CD player w/ removable face
Classic Recreations LLC. custom trap door
Polk Audio coaxial speakers

Wheels and tires:
Shelby 427 Wheels 17X8 front
Shelby 427 Wheels 17×9.5 Rear
High performance z rated tires (Goodyear) 245/45/17 Front
High performance z rated tires (Goodyear) 275/40/17 Rear

Exterior:
Shelby sequential tail lights
Shelby G.T.500CR Emblems
Authentic Carroll Shelby Exterior Fiberglass Enhancements
Sequential Shelby taillights
Carroll Shelby G.T.500CR Emblems
Carroll Shelby Lemans racing gas cap

Fuel:
Electric Fuel pump
Stealth 18 gal Fuel cell

Brakes:
Front: Shelby/Baer 13″X1.1″ track system
Rear: Shelby/Baer 12″X.81″ touring system
Slotted, Crossdrilled and zinc washed
Adjustable rear proportioning valve

Electrical:
Trunk mounted battery
MSD Ignition

Exhaust:
JBA Ceramic coated headers
Dual 2.5″ Exhaust
Spintek Mufflers

Cooling:
Becool Aluminum Crossflow Radiator
2-13″ electric cooling fans

Chassis:
Tubular Sub frame connectors
Shock tower bracing
Cosmetic Rollbar

Suspension:
Total Control Front Coilover
Total Control Rear Coilover system
Total Control Sway bars front and rear

Color availability:
Grey/Black ,Red/White, Blue/White, Black/Grey, Yellow/White

Drivetrain:
427 C.I Crate Engine (780 H.P.)
Mass Flo Fuel Injection
Tremec Manual Transmission
9″ Fab 9 rear w/ 3:70 Gear ratio and Posi Traction installed
Concept one pulley system
150HP NOS Nitrous system (disarmed)
F1-R Procharger Intercooled w/17PSI of boost

Steering:
TCP Rack and Pinion conversion (Power)
Flaming River Tilt column (polished)

Interior:
Carroll Shelby Scat Rally series 1000 seats
Simpson 5 point camlock seatbelts
Carroll Shelby Signature gauges
200mph Speedometer
Woodgrain Aluminum steering wheel
Old air products A/C system
Deluxe 1967 door panels
Deluxe 1967 dash and trim
Carroll Shelby G.T.500CR Console
Carroll Shelby G.T.500CR Floormats

Stereo system:
Pioneer CD player w/ removable face
Classic Recreations LLC. custom trap door
Polk Audio coaxial speakers

Wheels and tires:
Shelby 427 Wheels 17X8 front
Shelby 427 Wheels 17×11 Rear
High performance z rated tires (Goodyear) 245/45/17 Front
High performance z rated tires (Goodyear) 315/35/17 Rear

Exterior:
Shelby sequential tail lights
Shelby G.T.500CR Emblems
Authentic Carroll Shelby Exterior Fiberglass Enhancements
Sequential Shelby taillights
Carroll Shelby G.T.500CR Emblems
Carroll Shelby Lemans racing gas cap

Fuel:
Electric Fuel pump
Stealth 18 gal Fuel cell

Brakes:
Front: Shelby/Baer 13″X1.1″ track system
Rear: Shelby/Baer 12″X.81″ touring system
Slotted, Crossdrilled and zinc washed
Adjustable rear proportioning valve

Electrical:
Trunk mounted battery
MSD Ignition

Exhaust:
JBA Ceramic coated headers
Dual 2.5″ Exhaust
Spintek Mufflers

Cooling:
Becool Aluminum Crossflow Radiator
2-13″ electric cooling fans

Chassis:
Tubular Sub frame connectors
Shock tower bracing
Cosmetic Rollbar

Suspension:
Total Control Front Coilover
Total Control Rear Coilover system
Total Control Sway bars front and rear

A few weeks ago I posted a video on Unique Performance by Hot Rod TV. Obviously an old video from the time when Unique were at the top of their game. But now I’ve just seen a brand spanking new video Hot Rod TV have put together entitled ‘Hollywood Muscle’.

The 22 minute video aims to find out why the Muscle car is still the star of the silver screen. Featuring the Bullitt Mustang and of course Eleanor it’s well worth the watch. The video also feautres other non Mustangs but it’s from about the 5:00 mark that you want to watch.

Well the wait is over and the Classic Recreations website has just gone live with what is some really exciting news that this I certainly did not expect. Carroll Shelby has granted Classic Recreations a license to create an iconic continuation official Shelby GT500CR

“I am humbled and honored by the opportunity to work with a legend like Carroll Shelby,” said Classic Recreations owner Jason Engel. “We pride ourselves on building the finest coachbuilt muscle cars in the world, and I’m thrilled that this new opportunity will allow us to build some of the fastest and coolest supercars on the road today. Other shops build cars. We sit down with a client, listen to their fantasies, and then turn those into reality.”

Every Shelby GT500CR will be built with authentic Shelby Performance parts and with input and oversight from Carroll Shelby Licensing and Shelby Automobiles technical staff. Each car built at the Classic Recreations facility will leave the shop with an official Shelby serial number, badges and will be included in the official Shelby Worldwide Registry. More details on the new model will be released shortly.

“We are still working out a few details, but I know Shelby fans will love the new car,” Engel said. “It retains the most iconic Shelby elements everyone loves with modern performance and supercar level horsepower. Then add the panache of having a real Shelby GT500CR complete with a serial number and the man’s name right on the rocker panel. For Mustang fans, you absolutely can’t beat that.”

Classic Recreations is the first custom car builder to receive an official license to build the new GT500CR model.

I’ll keep you all in the loop with this one as more details come to hand. Big thanks to Jason for the exclusive!

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Every week I read car reviews about the latest Porsche or Lamborghini that’s hit the street, but I always love it when I come across in depth reviews of our very own Eleanor and finding a good review of a 1967 Mustang is very hard to find. But today is a good day because the guys over at Autoblog were handed the keys to a Classic Recreations Eleanor and have put together a great review.

We all know the back story of Eleanor so I’ll save you history so here’s what the Autoblog guys have said. “When we got a call offering us the actual car from that movie for the weekend, we felt obliged to say yes… and then drive it like we stole it. The verdict: Eleanor is the hottest piece of car we’ve spent a weekend with in quite some time.”

I won’t copy and paste the whole review here. So CLICK HERE to check out the Autoblog review along with some great pics.

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Well this one came a bit out of left field. Riley PM, You may remember as one of the two companies Shelby authorised to finish off those cars from Unique Performance which were either unfinished or had problems. Though this week at the Barrett Jackson auction in Las Vegas Riley PM auctioned off the first of their Shelby Continuation vehicles. The Shelby GT500 SE.

Now i’m not sure what the deal is here. Are they doing what UP was? Are they now building Eleanors under a new name? Either way they have Carroll Shelby’s blessing to use his name. So expect to see these cars with Carroll Shelby signature seats, gauges the works.

But back to this car. It sold at auction for a whopping $330,000.

“The 1st continuation GT500SE Super Snake to be produced. Powered by a Supercharged aluminum Shelby 427 FE with 780hp. Features include the Tremec TKO 5-speed and coilover suspension. Signed by Carroll Shelby at Barrett-Jackson, Palm Beach. ”

She certainly looks great. Here are the full details from the auction:

“This is the 1st continuation GT500SE Super Snake produced by a licensed Shelby builder under a recent agreement with Carroll Shelby Licensing allowing select builders to produce a very limited number of GT500SE continuation Shelbys.

The GT500SE continuation Shelby line will likely become one of the most exclusive vehicles in the Shelby registry with the GT500SE Super Snake at the top of the line for performance. It is powered by a 780hp all-aluminum Supercharged Shelby big block 427 FE engine and is one of the fastest Shelby cars on the road today.

The Tremec TKO 5-speed transmission and Currie nodular 9-plus rear-end is designed to deliver more horsepower to the rear wheels. It is equipped with front and rear coilover suspension, Baer Brakes and the Chris Alston Chassisworks power steering system to significantly improve handling and performance on the street or the track.

The PSE wheels and G-Force tires provide both style and performance. The exterior styling is further enhanced by sequential tail lights, the Cobra-style LeMans gas lid, Shelby emblems and PIAA front lights. It has been painted Vivid Black with Hellfire Candy Red stripes to provide an even more striking appearance.

This GT500SE also bears the signature of Carroll Shelby across the hood of the car, which it had the honor of receiving at its début during the 2009 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Event. It is one of the most impressive Super Snakes ever built and it delivers a level of performance that very few cars in its class can match. The interior includes the GT500SE badging, Shelby-style gauges, center console and the package tray with the PSE spare tire.

The 5-point racing harness and leather interior provide both comfort and safety. The modern air conditioning system keeps the interior cool and the stereo supplies great sound without drowning out the roar of the engine. Don’t miss this opportunity to own the 1st Shelby GT500SE Super Snake to be produced.

It is an incredible machine. Barrett-Jackson has been notified by the seller of Lot 701 that there is a discrepancy between the VIN on this vehicle and the title issued in the State of Texas.

The seller has discussed this issue with the appropriate agencies in Texas, and will work with the successful bidder to ensure the issue is resolved satisfactorily.”

Stay tuned to the Classic Recreations website over the next week or so. The site is currently down and displaying a neat countdown and text saying “Classic Recreations is currently revising and updating our website. Our website should be current and active 10-23-09. We have Exciting News about the all new CR Model to be released soon. Stay Tuned”

One can only imagine what new model will be released. Be sure to check back here and where I’ll be posting up all the details over the next few days.

I love hearing about barn finds and this is no exception. A member over at Jalopnik accidently stumbled across this yard full of Mustangs after taking a wrong turn.

The pictures say it all really, lots look like they are rusting away. There’s even a 1968 Shelby by the looks of it. But they can be all yours for a measly $700k

Here’s the nice little write up the member posted on Jalopnik:

“I have just returned from a vacation somewhere tropical. On the way back form a day excursion I chose an alternate way back to the highway. Ok, I made wrong turn somewhere and rolled with it. This “scenic route” brought us upon what was recorded by these images. It was my wife who first saw them. “Oh look, Mustangs!” I turned my head in time to see a metric shitload of vintage ponies. I immediately turned around and pulled into the driveway. There was a gentleman in the yard who turned out to be the caretaker for the owner of the house/treasure trove. It turns out that the guy who collected all these cars recently succumbed to cancer and his wife wants all these pretty ponies sold en masse for what is by local standards the princely sum of $700 large (I think there plenty of room for negotiation here).

The Good Widow will not entertain selling these piecemeal – the buyer must take everything. To the right buyer, this should not be a problem as the parts alone must be worth a small fortune. So, Dear Jalops, I need your help. These gorgeous Ponies need your help. I am perfectly willing to make a return trip to this tropical land with the buyer (on his/her dime) to act as guide/translator and to assist in the cataloging and return of these cars to civilization. While the location is remote, they are easily shippable back to their ancestral homeland. Please spread the word and save the ponies!”

Here is a list of cars:

FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 1970 RED
FORD MUSTANG 1966 RED
FORD MUSTANG 1965 RED
FORD MUSTANG 2+2 1965 BROWN
FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 COBRA JET 1969 BLUE
FORD MUSTANG FAST BACK 1966 BROWN
FORD MUSTANG COUPE 1966 WHITE
FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT350 CONV 1968 WHITE
FORD MUSTANG COUPE 1966 ORAGE
FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 1965 RED
FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 1968 RED
FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 1971 BROWN
FORD MUSTANG COUPE 1965 RED
FORD MUSTANG COUPE 1966 GREEN
FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 1970 BURGUNDY
FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 1967 BLUE
FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE BLUE
FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 1966 BROWN

So if you’re keen to get a better look here’s the google maps link.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=CZktDAQ1YxNCFf3dGQEdrf8F_A&q=NAIC+observatory+Arecibo,+Puerto+Rico&sll=18.426647,-66.668301&sspn=0.021701,0.045104&ie=UTF8&t=h&lci=com.panoramio.all&hq=NAIC+observatory&hnear=Arecibo,+Puerto+Rico&ll=18.381623,-66.747284&spn=0.001049,0.001725&z=19

And if you do go and take a look be sure to let me know and send over some photos.

I must have missed these the first time around, then again maybe have seen these and just chose not to acknowledge them but back in 1966 George Barris was commissioned to create these custom convertible Mustangs for Sonny and Cher. A promotion with the hottest car around for one of the hottest acts around.

Over at Jalopnik they tell us the cars, “from a sheetmetal perspective, are basically identically modified. Each gets a twin grille, Frenched Thunderbird tail lights, relocated and flush-mounted door handles, rolled and flared fenders, faux hood scoops and 40 coats of hippy-tastic paint. Each was a 289 car with the automatic transmission, but there the similarities end. Inside, the “Sonny” car has some nasty shag “Bobcat fur,” antique leather and funky suede. Cher’s car got Ermine fur and Scottish leather upholstery, trimmed in pink suede, oh and a white fur trunk.”

Apparently these cars have been doing the rounds at the auction houses and just keep popping up. This time on ebay for a tidy £270,000 (around $US450,000). I’m just going to come out and say it, these things are damn ugly. Though maybe back then i would be drooling all over them, then again maybe not.

[eBay]
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I came across this cool competition called the eBay Motors Masters I thought my American visitors may find interesting. Basically you put together a short video showing off your skills and if you win you get a free trip to Las Vegas for SEMA to show off your project.

For the contest, automotive enthusiasts and fans of eBay Motors will compete for money to spend on eBay Motors, a trip to Las Vegas for SEMA 2009, and an opportunity to show off their DIY skills by starring in a series of instructional installation videos. To enter, people are making short videos to show off their favorite Muscle, Tuner, off-road or Motorcycle project and tell us about why they should be showcased at SEMA.

Finalists are chosen by the community through a 1-5 star rating system, and Motors Masters will be selected from among the finalists by eBay’s judging panel including some of the top automotive bloggers as well as representation from SEMA and, of course, eBay Motors.

They’re also giving away $1000 to one random winner each week chosen from among the people who come to the site and enter the contest or rate videos.

Even if they did open this up to Australian’s I still wouldn’t rank, unless they had one for enthusiast and project owner websites? Maybe next time.

Anyway check out their cool website for all the information. There’s also a fair few videos up there of peoples projects. And here’s a brief introduction from eBay Motors Head Honcho, Famous Rhodes. Be sure to unmute the video. Now, if only I won a car for this heads up, How about it eBay?

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