What did Carroll Shelby do with the 1987 Charger?
What did Carroll Shelby do with the 1987 Charger?
As with 1986, this year was mostly carryover. In fact, the production was cut short and the last 1,000 cars were sold to Carroll Shelby himself. They would become the ’87 Charger GLHS. The rear window louver, sunroof, and premium cassette stereo, previously options, were now standard. A/C continued to be an option.
Is the Shelby Charger still in mint condition?
Regardless, the engine bay is in mint condition with surprisingly vibrant paint still on the firewall and shock towers, reminding us that truly low mileage cars are simply cleaner in places where most cars aren’t.
What kind of radio does a Shelby Charger have?
A full-gauge Rallye instrument cluster included a 7000 rpm tachometer and a trip odometer. The standard radio was upgraded to the AM/FM stereo unit. EXTERIOR COLORS: Two-Tone
Where can I find a 1983 Dodge Charger?
It’s listed here on craigslist for $7,800 near Rochester, New York. This is a first year example of the Charger that was massaged by Shelby, with just over 8,000 cars made for 1983.
How much horsepower does a Shelby Dodge Charger have?
For the final year of the L-body Charger, the last 1000 cars got the full Shelby treatment, with 175 hp and 175 lb-ft of torque from the 2.2-liter turbo, Koni shocks, upgraded anti-roll bars, special wheels, and special black paint. As is typical of the cars in this collection, this one is the first production example.
As with 1986, this year was mostly carryover. In fact, the production was cut short and the last 1,000 cars were sold to Carroll Shelby himself. They would become the ’87 Charger GLHS. The rear window louver, sunroof, and premium cassette stereo, previously options, were now standard. A/C continued to be an option.
What was the final drive ratio of the Shelby Charger?
The final-drive ratio was returned to 3.56:1. This increased power allowed for 0-60 runs in 7.8 seconds with a quarter mile ET of 15.9 at 85 mph; top speed was up to 124 mph. The front suspension was redesigned to allow the use of equal-length half-shafts.
What kind of car was the first Shelby Dodge?
The collection includes the first Shelby Series 1, the first 2008 GT500KR, a DeSoto Firedome, a Ford Model A, and—interestingly enough—two Panteras. Also included are seven cars from the Shelby Dodge days, sold at no reserve.
