The 40th Anniversary GT500 featured unique body trim, interior fittings, wheels, and suspension upgrades. Above that, customers could opt for the Super Snake package, which tweaked the supercharged V-8 to over 600 horsepower in the convertible and 700 horsepower in the coupe. The lucky few who shelled out the additional $27,995 had their cars shipped from Ford to Shelby’s Las Vegas facility for modification. When new, the Super Snake was one of the fastest, most potent Shelby Mustangs ever built, and today they are coveted by enthusiasts and collectors.

This 2007 GT500 convertible is one of just a few cars to feature both the 40th Anniversary package and the 605-horsepower Super Snake package. Documents show it is the very first 40th Anniversary GT500 (coupe or convertible) to receive the Super Snake upgrades. It was one of 15 cars selected for the 40th Anniversary launch party and was featured in promotional materials. The car also spent time in the Shelby museum and was on hand for Mr. Shelby’s 85th birthday, where he signed the glovebox.

Collector-owned since new, this superb Shelby shows just 3,035 miles on the odometer. Documentation includes the original Ford window sticker, Shelby certificates of authenticity, and correspondence between Shelby Automotive and the original owner. In addition to the 40th Anniversary upgrades, the Super Snake package added supercharger upgrades, a redesigned hood for improved cooling, carbon-fiber rockers, and a front splitter, among other details. This car also includes the optional big-brake package with large slotted/cross-drilled rotors and Shelby calipers, as well as a short-shift kit for the Tremec six-speed manual gearbox. The GT500 rides on its original 20-inch American Racing Shelby Razor wheels with special center caps and Pirelli P-Zero tires. The interior is similarly outstanding, upholstered in black leather with specially embroidered headrests.

Celebrating 40 years since the original Shelby GT500, this Super Snake is a worthy successor.