Shelby American’s sixth-generation widebody Ford Mustang concept goes up for auction. It is expected to cross the block at Mecum’s auction in Kissimmee, Fla., scheduled for Jan. 4-15.
Unveiled in 2017, the Shelby Super Snake Widebody Concept first applied the widened look of previous widebody Shelbys to the sixth-generation Mustang, which debuted for the 2015 model year and is just coming to the end of its lifespan. A new seventh-generation Mustang will replace it for the Model year 2024.
2017 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake Widebody concept (photo via Mecum Auctions)
The concept started out as a standard 2015 Mustang, but received hand-built front fenders (with working vents), new rear quarter panels and rocker panels, and Shelby-specific fiberglass front and rear spoilers. of carbon. The widebody kit allowed Shelby to add 4.0 inches to the rear track and 2.5 inches to the front, and served as the template for a production version of the kit offered by Shelby to customers.
The changes have not only been made to the styling. Shelby added a Whipple supercharger to Ford’s 5.0-liter V8, giving the concept 750 hp. That power is transmitted through a 6-speed manual transmission to 20-inch wheels wearing Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.
2017 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake Widebody concept (photo via Mecum Auctions)
Shelby also installed a fully adjustable coilover suspension kit, tubular control arms and Brembo brakes with vented rotors.
After its presentation, the Super Snake Widebody concept was sold to a private owner (the sales contract is included with the car) who has kept it until now. The odometer currently shows just 1,350 miles, which makes sense for what was originally designed as a show car. Whereas Classic Mustang Shelby are popular auction fodder, it’s unclear how well this late release will do at auction. Its unique history and wide looks might attract more attention than other recent Shelby Mustangs.