1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake

The one and only 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake GT40 Mk II 427 engine, built specifically for this car Purpose-built for the Goodyear Thunderbolt tire test Shelby invoice, MSO and Goodyear tire test photos One-off chrome inboard headlight surrounds Unique Le Mans Blue hood striping to distinguish the car Fitted with passenger car, 7.75x15-inch Goodyear Thunderbolt whitewall tires The Super Snake drove 500 miles at an average of 142 MPH and retained 97% of the original tire tread The Super Snake was never mass produced because the projected retail price would be over twice the price of a baseline GT500 and more than a 427 Cobra This prototype was sold in August 1967 for $5,000 Featured in many magazines and My Classic Car