Shelby Glh S cars for sale

Shelby : GLH-S GLHS Shelby #397 of 1,000 examples of a piece of Carrol Shelby history

$16,400

Champlain, New York

Hello, If your considering this vehicle, then you know what it is and little introduction is needed. Here's your chance at owning a piece of Shelby automotive history.This one is serial number 397 of only 1000 made. I'm the second owner of this Florida car oringanlly Purchased at Jim Peacock Dodge in Daytona. I purchased it Spring 2006 with 21,000 miles now with 29,795 miles! Comes with original documentation , window invoice etc... see pictures. This GLHS is almost 100% original except for the exhaust and the battery (I have the original battery, muffler and catalytic converter). The car was beautifully repainted (window, moldings etc... removed) with 3 coats of paint and 3 coats of clear with an extra coat on the top and hood then wet sanded and buffed to a glass like finish. Interior is in excellent condition. What needs to be done: -The A/C was working when I purchased the car but it has a leak. I removed it since I wasn't using it and reinstalled it for the sale. It will need to be converted to R134a. -The radio works except for the preset station functions. Need to refurbish or find one on the net. - Steering wheel is tired and a little dry from its life in Florida A beautiful example of a fun to drive collectible. NADA Price guide links:https://sites.google.com/site/thesteelcityoutlaws/project-blogs/shelbynadareferenceguideSome history I got of the web: by Barry Kluczyk More from AuthorGoes Like Hell S’moreThe words Carroll Shelby and front-wheel drive seem about as compatible as, say, a date between Nancy Pelosi and Rush Limbaugh, but the mid-1980s were a strange, transitional time in America’s history of performance. It saw European cars like the Volkswagen GTI making surprisingly strong inroads with performance-minded customers who were hungry for any sort of driving fun. What most of those cars lacked in sheer horsepower was made up for with lively, engaging driving experiences. Carroll Shelby applied that philosophy to the Omni/Charger platform to create the 1983.5 Shelby Charger and Omni GLH (GLH stood for Goes Like Hell). The Shelby Charger was normally aspirated, but the Omni GLH had a 146-horsepower, turbocharged version of Chrysler’s ubiquitous 2.2-liter four–with the Charger receiving the turbo engine in 1985.The Shelby/Dodge experiment culminated with the unexpectedly brilliant 1987 Shelby Charger GLH-S. Shelby’s company purchased the last 1,000 Chargers produced by Chrysler to turn them into the GLH-S models, each identically outfitted in basic black with silver graphics. There was a specific front air dam, and a hood that carried a heat vent and offset blister. Inside, Shelby-logo embroidery was added to the front and rear seats, and a serialized plaque was added to the right-hand corner of the dashboard. With even the plainest of plain-Jane family cars these days offering 300 horsepower, you’d think the GLH-S’s 175 horses wouldn’t be exciting. You’d be very wrong. The Charger GLH-S weighs only about 2,500 pounds, so the power-to-weight ratio is about 14.3 to 1. That’s not too far removed from a new Mustang GT, and it enabled the car to run to 60 mph in about 6.5 seconds and through the quarter-mile in the high 14s. A same-year Camaro IROC 350 ran high-6 seconds to 60, and 15-second quarter miles! There’s considerable turbo lag, but a satisfying and very fun feeling of acceleration when the boost kicks in. The car just plain picks up and goes. It’s also a reasonably smooth engine that is tractable at both high and low speeds. Unfortunately, the rest of the performance features aren’t quite as engaging: The manual transmission is notchy, and the shift feel is rubbery. The minimalist gauges are laughably small, and the steering wheel looks like something from a go-kart. On the road, the GLH-S is quite pleasant to drive. Its 15-inch wheels (which look larger on the comparatively small car) and chunky tires deliver commendable grip, with cornering quite good for an early front-driver. All production models came with air conditioning, a sunroof, and other amenities that are appreciated on long drives. And that brings us to one of the best reasons we can think of to invest in one of these quintessential pocket rockets: Cheap thrills. Buy-in prices are low, but with only 1,000 built, they’re extremely rare sights on the road or at a car show. So, you’ve got a conversation piece that’s an easy driver, and one whose value won’t be affected by adding mileage during the summer. Many of the cars have been modified with later turbo engine parts, so be wary of buying someone else’s hot rod. Also, there are basically no resto parts for the GLH-S, so many enthusiasts resort to cannibalizing wrecked or worn-out donors. The 27,000-mile, all-original example in our photos is a great example of what to look for–it’s clean, unmodified, and runs perfect. If you never thought you could afford an honest-to-goodness Shelby, this is it. SPECIFICATIONS Number Built – 1,000 Construction – Unitized body and chassis Engine – 135-cubic-inch, OHC, turbocharged four-cylinder Power/Torque – 135-cubic-inch turbo four, 175 horsepower, 175 lb-ft torque Transmission – Chrysler A525 five-speed manual Suspension front – Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, and stabilizer bar Suspension rear – Semi-independent beam axle with trailing arms, shocks, coil springs, and stabilizer bar Brakes – Front disc/rear drum Length/width/height – 174.4/66.1/50.2 inches Wheelbase – 96.5 inches Weight – 2,500 lbs. (approx.) 0-60/quarter mile – 6.7 seconds, 14.7 seconds at 94 mph (Hot Rod, April 1986) (Omni GLHS with identical powertrain) Top speed – 134 (manufacturer’s claim) MPG – 17 - 25 est. STRONG POINTS Surprisingly quick and competent performance car The Shelby aura, with 1-of-1,000 rarity Powertrain has proven quite bulletproof over the years Very affordable Please ask all the questions you'd like before bidding! Will help with transport arrangement and/or drive to the Champlain boarder for an auto hauler to pickup from their to reduce freight costs if needed. $500.00 deposit must be sent immediately upon buying it now or offer being excepted. Good luck bidding!

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