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Shelby American’s wide-body sixth-generation Ford Mustang concept is headed to auction. It is scheduled to cross the block at Mecum’s auction in Kissimmee, Florida, scheduled for January 4-15.
Unveiled in 2017, the Shelby Super Snake Widebody concept applied for the first time the widened look of past wide-body Shelbys to the sixth-generation Mustang, which debuted for the 2015 model year and is only now reaching end of its life span. It will be replaced by the new seventh-generation Mustang for the 2024 model year.
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 functional vents), a new rear quarter panel and rocker panel, and Shelby-specific front and rear spoilers in carbon fiber. The wide-body 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 the production version of the kit that Shelby offered to customers.
The changes were not only made in style. Shelby added a Whipple supercharger to Ford’s 5.0-liter V-8, giving the concept 750 hp. That power is channeled 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 unveiling, the Super Snake Widebody concept was sold to a private owner (along with the sales contract on the car) who has kept it to this day. The odometer currently shows just 1,350 miles, which makes sense for what was originally conceived as a show car. While classic Shelby Mustangs are popular auction fodder, it’s unclear how well this late-model version will do at auction. Its unique history and wide-bodied appearance may attract more attention than other recent Shelby Mustangs.
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