Authentic Shelby GT500s value a small fortune, and the ravages of time imply the automobiles aren’t at all times in the perfect situation.

Another for patrons on the lookout for the GT500 expertise, particularly those that plan to rack up severe miles, is choosing one of many duplicate examples from builders similar to Traditional Recreations or Superformance.

One other identify within the enterprise is Hello-Tech Legends, based mostly in Provo, Utah. The corporate is the U.S. distributor for Hello-Tech Automotive, a separate firm that builds Shelbys and different classics below license at a plant in South Africa. Hello-Tech Automotive additionally provides different corporations, together with Superformance.

Hello-Tech Legends’ newest Shelby GT500 duplicate is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional muscle automobile, which it developed to mark final yr’s centennial of Carroll Shelby’s delivery.

1967 Ford Shelby GT500 duplicate by Hello-Tech Legends

The physique is assembled from metal and rides on a chassis with absolutely impartial suspension entrance and rear. The suspension was developed in-house and is the results of a long time of expertise constructing and fine-tuning this technology of Mustangs.

The automobile additionally options fashionable brakes with 6-piston entrance calipers and an electrical handbrake, in addition to fashionable conveniences similar to electrical energy steering, a sound system, and air con. Leather-based and Alcantara are used for the inside trim, and the seats are a set of power-adjustable Recaros which were upholstered in leather-based to make them resemble the unique seats.

Hello-Tech Legends plans to supply simply 20 examples for 2024. The automobile might be provided as a rolling chassis, which means there is not any powertrain. Hello-Tech Legends stated it engineered the automobile to suit quite a lot of engines and transmissions, together with Ford’s standard 5.0-liter V-8 in addition to the supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 that debuted within the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500.

Relying on the choices chosen, pricing will hover round $230,000. The client might be liable for the engine and transmission, and Hello-Tech Legends can help to find installers. The corporate estimates a complete worth of round $270,000 following the set up.