Right off the bat, this for-sale 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition costs $159,900. Compared to the current MSRP of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse, that's 2.7 times more expensive than the standard version or 2.5 times more than the Dark Horse Premium trim. You could also buy 3.7 Mustang GT models for that amount. So, is it worth it?
The 255-unit limited-run Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition was meant to pay homage to the 355-hp 7.0-liter V8 1967 Shelby GT500 and be a proper sendoff to the S550 generation before the S650 fully replaced it.
As you'd expect, under the hood, you'll find the amazing 5.2-liter supercharged V8 Predator engine with 760 hp and 627 lb-ft (847 Nm) of torque at its disposal. All that power gets sent to the rear wheels only via its 7-speed automatic transmission system, making it go really... really fast.
We're talking 0-60 mph (97 kph) in 3 seconds while crossing the quarter-mile finish line in 10 seconds. The seller claims he took an exact model to the drag strip equipped with all-season tires and scored a 10.8-second run, which isn't half bad when you factor in that he didn't even use Launch Control.
The 2024 Dark Horse with the 4th-gen 5.0-liter Coyote powerplant "only" produces 500 hp and 418 lb-ft (567 Nm) of twist, which is 20 more hp than the GT model. The latter delivers 480 hp, but slap on the extra $1,225 Active Valve Performance Exhaust GT option, and it squeezes out six more ponies. Pro tip: the 10-speed automatic is much faster than the manual on the GT models.
Photo: Vanguard Motor Sales
Coming back to our Shelby beast, it comes with the Carbon Fibre Track, which means it has 20-inch carbon fiber wheels with Michelin Pilot Cup Sport 2 tires, the GT4 track wing, and a rear seat delete. The stopping power hails from the huge and ultra-performant Brembo brakes, which aren't anything to scoff at.
It also has the Technology Package with a Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System. The cabin features a 12-inch touch screen, dual climate control, an Alcantara steering wheel, paddle shifters, blind spot assist, and heated Recaro bucket seats with the Shelby Cobra logo.
When it was announced, the price tag wasn't even close to its current $160,000 asking price. Think more like $78,835, including the destination charge and gas-guzzler tax. Let's not forget the $10,000-12,000 hand-painted stripes over the beautifully coated Brittany Blue Metallic paintwork. Not to mention, it also comes with paint protection.
Boasting only 233 miles on the odometer, or 375 kilometers, it hasn't seen much action, practically making it brand new. Add all that up with the fact that it's part of a very limited 255-unit run, and you get a neverending story of price depreciation immunity.
Now, regarding its worth, someone, somewhere, 100% thinks they should snatch this beauty right out of the Vanguard Motor Sales (VMS) garage and drive it home. In the past, VMS sold eight other Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Editions, so it's mostly a matter of time before this one finds a new owner.
Although... the 830-hp 2024 Shelby Super Snake is also quite tempting, especially because it starts at $160,000, just like this one. It's based on the S650 Mustang, and aside from the 5.0-liter Coyote V8, it also features a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger that pumps up those rookie numbers. Oh, and it comes in six base colors and stripes with a new Silver with Black proposal from Shelby.
Codrin just loves American classics, from the 1940s and ‘50s, all the way to the muscle cars of the '60s and '70s. In his perfect world, we'll still see Hudsons and Road Runners roaming the streets for years to come (even in EV form, if that's what it takes to keep the aesthetic alive). Full profile
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