2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500

The 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 marked a historic return for the Shelby nameplate, reviving the collaboration between Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) and Carroll Shelby on the S-197 platform. As the first modern GT500, it arrived as the most powerful production Mustang of its time with a factory-supercharged 5.4L V8. This particular example represents the debut-year lineage that helped reignite the modern muscle-car era.

Described by the seller as a special customer build completed by 210 Performance, this GT500 has been transformed into a stealth performance machine. The original 5.4L architecture was converted to a 5.8L supercharged V8 and paired with a Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual. Upgrades include a 2.5 pulley kit, JLT Big Air intake, Ford Racing Cobra Jet throttle body, VMP dual-fan heat exchanger, upgraded fuel pumps and injectors, and an SCT X4 dyno tune. According to the seller, the car put down 716.7 horsepower to the wheels with calculated crank figures of 864 hp and 898.5 lb-ft of torque. Supporting that output are a McLeod RXT clutch, 1400 hp half shafts, and a Corsa exhaust, while BMR suspension components, a Strange panhard bar, billet lower control arms, and Toyo R888 tires aim to keep the power planted.

Visually, the seller notes this is a factory debadged, stripe-delete car finished in black over a black interior—what many enthusiasts would call a true “sleeper” look. Inside, it retains the factory GT500 cabin with black leather sport bucket seats embossed with the Cobra snake logo, an SVT/Shelby-style gauge cluster, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The seller also mentions that the car was built for a specific customer, has never been raced, and comes from a collector owner.

In the current market, S-197 first-generation Shelby GT500 values vary significantly depending on mileage, originality, and the extent of modifications. While well-kept, lower-mileage originals and lightly modified examples tend to anchor the middle of the range, extensively built cars like this one can command strong interest from buyers seeking turnkey performance. You can follow trends for this model at the Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 market page.

Key characteristics

• 2007 debut-year S-197 Shelby GT500: the first modern collaboration between Ford SVT and Carroll Shelby, and the most powerful factory Mustang of its era.
• Stealth black-on-black presentation: factory debadged with no stripes, described by the seller as a purposeful sleeper aesthetic.
• 5.8L supercharged V8 conversion: built by 210 Performance with a 2.5 pulley, JLT intake, Cobra Jet throttle body, VMP heat exchanger, and SCT X4 dyno tune; the seller cites 716+ whp and 864 hp at the crank.
• Upgraded drivetrain and chassis: McLeod RXT clutch, 1400 hp half shafts, Corsa exhaust, BMR suspension, Strange panhard bar, billet lower control arms, and Toyo R888 tires.
• Factory GT500 interior with Cobra details: black leather sport buckets with embossed snake logos, SVT/Shelby gauge cluster, and modern comfort features.