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A limited number of 100 Centennial Edition Mustangs will be produced in the US and another 21 will be distributed to overseas countries as Shelby celebrates the 100th birthday of the company founder, Carroll Shelby. Three of these one-of-a-kind models have been acquired by Shelby South Africa and are now available for purchase through the company's regional mod stores.

Carroll Shelby, who was born on January 11th, 1923, had a rich and interesting life that resulted in his being a cultural hero in the world of motorsport and muscle cars. Shelby, who was born and raised in Texas, was the second American to win the overall Le Mans race in 1959 and won the country's first FIA sports car world championship. His avant-garde theories on performance will later alter the direction of the US car industry.

“Carroll never claimed to be an engineer, designer or mechanic,” says Gary Patterson, President of Shelby American. “He believed he was best at putting people together. From the group of hot rodders he banded together to take on the world’s racing elite, Carroll understood that motivated people can achieve almost anything,” says Patterson.

The 2023 Ford Mustang GT serves as the foundation for the Centennial edition, which is offered as a fastback or convertible with a manual or automatic gearbox. Regardless of the body style, the potent 5.0-litre V8 has a supercharger mounted to increase its regular output from 442hp (330kW) to 750hp (560kW).

“This new, limited-edition car celebrates Carroll Shelby and honours his many achievements,” says Vince LaViolette, Shelby American Vice President of Operations and Chief of R&D. “To properly honour him required us to build a car that was truly born to run. Our new Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustang is a well-balanced car that is far more than just a horsepower upgrade. We sharpened the handling and enhanced the styling of the world-class 5.0-litre V8 Mustang GT. It delivers all the performance that Carroll required to have his name on a car.” 

A Shelby performance radiator and Shelby fluid caps are further engine improvements. Through the entire rpm range, a free-flowing Borla exhaust system contributes to maximizing the V8's distinctive sound. Performance springs and sway bars are similarly thorough handling upgrades that give the Centennial quicker, more direct handling on the track without sacrificing its on-road comfort. The ability to fine-tune and customize the caster and camber plates unlocks even more dynamic accuracy in turns. Behind the front wheels are a pair of Brembo brakes that provide powerful stopping capability.

The Centennial Edition is aesthetically distinguished from the well-known Super Snake by a dazzling array of custom-performance components that make it stand out in the crowd. The intimidating 20-inch alloy wheels, which are covered in high-performance rubber, may now be accommodated by widening the front fenders. The Shelby upper grille, rear spoiler, Shelby tail panel, side rocker wings, and matte black vinyl striping give the vehicle more visual impact. Thanks to Shelby floor mats, a revised gauge cluster, door sill plates, and an upgrade to Shelby-spec leather, the interior immediately exudes a sense of performance.

Each Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustang includes membership of Team Shelby - the worldwide club Carroll Shelby established in 2008. These models are also eligible for documentation in the official Shelby Registry.

To make this occasion even more special, each of the new Centennial Edition cars will include a donation to the Carroll Shelby Foundation.

Pricing of the Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition starts from R2 800 000 - pricing can vary depending on the exchange rate.