How many Shelby continuation or Authorized Models are there?

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by OnyxRider

All the new GT350, GT500 from SAI and newer Hertz models

'67 GT40 MK IV-J Car Continuation, just to throw this one in.

The "GT500" cars are MSO'd and VIN'd from Ford, not Shelby. They never (save for the modified "KR"s, "SuperSnakes", etc.) see the Shelby facility. They are a model called "Shelby" but carry the Ford WMI VIN indicator.

The new MK IV GTs are not "Shelby" products and the original MK IVs were also not "Shelbys", they are "Fords".

[mptech]

Shelby Dakota?

The Shelby Dakota was a limited-production performance version of the Dodge Dakota Sport pickup truck. Offered by Shelby for 1989 only, it was his first rear wheel drive vehicle in many years.
The Shelby Dakota started with a short-wheelbase, short-bed, standard-cab pickup. The 3.9 L V6 was removed in favor of the company's 5.2 L V8 with throttle-body injection. On paper, the swap looked simple since both engines were similar, but the tight space in the Dakota's engine compartment meant removing the engine-driven fan in front and using electric ones instead. Removing the belt-driven fan increased the stock 5.2L V8's output by 5 hp (3.7 kW) up (to 175 hp) but torque was 270 ft·lbf (370 N·m).
Special wheels and trim, as well as individually numbered dash plaques proclaimed the car's heritage. At the time, it was the highest-performing pickup truck in existence, and would set the stage for later factory efforts like the GMC Syclone and Ford Lightning. Total Production: 1475. 480 in white and 995 in red. List price was $15,813 plus freight.

[OnyxRider]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

The "GT500" cars are MSO'd and VIN'd from Ford, not Shelby. They never (save for the modified "KR"s, "SuperSnakes", etc.) see the Shelby facility. They are a model called "Shelby" but carry the Ford WMI VIN indicator.

The new MK IV GTs are not "Shelby" products and the original MK IVs were also not "Shelbys", they are "Fords".

I threw the Mark IV's in there and knew they weren't SHelby's.

I spoke with a long time Shelby guy and he told me the info I was looking for.

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