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Shelby GLHS Omni GLHS Turbo 1986

Allmän beskrivning : The early 1980s could quite possibly be considered the dawn of compact performance. The good ole days of fire-breathing muscle cars were long gone, but enthusiasts still thrived. And a new generation of gearheads latched onto small, easy to own hatchbacks like this exclusive Shelby GLHS. Number 477 of only 500 Omnis upfitted to 'Goes Like Hell S'more' form by Shelby American, this impressive classic was a rare car even when new, and it certainly makes no qualms about catering directly to enthusiasts. Because of that, most of these featherweights were whipped to an early grave by three or four different owners. And, as any '80s car fan will tell you, finding a GLHS that's in good condition has become beyond difficult. Well, until now… This fully documented, 3-owner survivor is an exceptional example of just that!
FULL OWNERSHIP HISTORY
By 1986, Dodge's honest Omni had become an established player in America's re-invigorated compact car market. Eccentric gearheads knew if you wanted to look cool, you bought a GLH. If you wanted to look cool and go fast, you bought a GLHT. And if you wanted to look cool, go fast and slay some serious sports car titans, you bought a GLHS. Averaging just over 419 miles per year, this pint-size MoPar appears to have rarely seen anything other than sunshine and warm summer days. In fact, the first 18 miles of its life was under the meticulous care of its original owner who, after purchasing this Shelby from Canoga Park, California's Dependable Dodge, would keep it for roughly eight years. The second owner was quick to make a deal after spotting the car in Autotrader, and promptly relocated it to a garage in Moorpark, California. Fast forward thirteen years and this Dodge's third owners found their new muse on Autotrader online, sporting roughly 8,800 miles. And in mid-2019, this highly original head turner found its way here to RK Motors Charlotte wearing a still paltry 13,839 miles.
With low window sills, 2.5-box proportions and 100% original paint, this Shelby is a model of '80s cool. At the front of the car, an aggressive air dam frames bright Bosch Pilot fog lamps beneath a monochromatic bumper and a body-matched, Pentastar-branded grille. At the top of that grille, a vented hood reflects 'DODGE' and 'GLHS' decals opposite Shelby-branded glass that's framed in Satin Black trim. At the base of that glass, a planar, GLHS-branded profile hangs black door handles and matte trim spears between stylish mirrors and aggressive, Shelby-branded rockers. And at the back of that profile, a second monochromatic bumper frames clean taillights, a full array of hatch decals and a small Center High Mount Stop Lamp.
TURBO II BEFORE TURBO II WAS COOL
Naturally, in their seemingly never ending effort to improve the Omni, Shelby did not overlook the car's mechanicals. Using many of the components that would eventually form the basis of Chrysler's forthcoming Turbo II powerplant, the firm created what would predictably be known as the Turbo I. Massaging Chrysler's stalwart 2.2 liter began with quite a bit of top-end work. A Turbo II air box was bolted in front of a larger, Turbo II throttle body and a modified intake that was designed to complement the car's larger turbocharger. A spliced and reconfigured wiring harness linked a GLHS-spec sloped boost curve logic module with Turbo II fuel rails and Turbo II fuel injectors. And tuned exhaust manifolds joined a better radiator, a better intercooler and better fan assemblies to manage power-robbing heat. Consequently, the Shelby powerplant created 175 horsepower and 175 lb./ft. of torque on its way to a 6.5 second 0-60 time and a top speed of 135 MPH. Put into perspective, that meant the GLHS was a very formidable car. Prized for both its ability to dominate track competition and outrun many of the day's best performance icons, this Dodge bested cars like the Camaro, the Trans Am, Ford's Mustang and even many Corvettes.
NOT JUST LOOKS
The GLHS came standard with an A525 5-speed that feeds the front wheels. Holding that tossable drivetrain off the ground is a Shelby-massaged suspension that makes excellent use of adjustable Koni shocks. Those shocks are led by lucid power steering. Stops come courtesy of power front disc and rear drum brakes. At the center of that chassis, an original single-pipe exhaust system snakes spent gases through a Chrysler-branded muffler. At the corners of that chassis, machined wheels spin 205/50ZR15 Michelin Pilot Exaltos. And, fully sorted and factory-spec, this hatch is a clean, first class survivor that's ready to hit the road as soon as it rolls out of our showroom!
1980S COZY
Between the doors, a sedate tri-tone cockpit shows hardly any signs of wear. Cloth-lined seats keep passengers as comfortable for quick blasts of speed as they do during long road trips. Front and center, a pliable dash founds factory air conditioning beneath factory telemetry that's complete with a correct 135 MPH speedometer overlay. At the base of the dash, a boxy console frames a short shifter that's finished with a leather-wrapped Momo knob. A modern Kenwood head unit bumps crisp Polk Audio speakers. The driver twists a leather-wrapped Izumi steering wheel. And naturally, there's a prominent Shelby plaque that lists this GLHS's sequential production number.
Whenever we post unique, low-mileage survivors, they sell almost immediately. A whole generation of buyers grew up with these endearing hatchbacks. And since they're becoming increasingly scarce, the good ones get snapped up as quickly as they hit the market. If you're an enthusiast who likes to put their hardware on the road, few classics deliver this blend of exclusivity and practicality. And with only 13,839 original miles, this is one MoPar that'll have you smiling every time you slide behind its wheel!
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HIGHLIGHTS
* Fully documented, 3-owner Dodge Shelby GLHS survivor that's traveled only 13,839 miles * Number 477 of only 500 produced * 2.2 liter Turbo I 4-cylinder * A525 5-speed manual transaxle * Factory air conditioning * Power steering * Power front disc and rear drum brakes * Shelby-tuned suspension * Modern audio system * Original Window Sticker * Bill of Sale and Odometer Disclosure Statement from original owner * Autotrader ads from 1994 and 2007 (when the car transitioned to owners two and three) * Service records * All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point inspection * We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world

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1986 Shelby GLHS Omni GLHS Turbo is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Charlotte by Donald Berard for $31900.

 

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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Shelby Modell : GLHS Omni Modellversion : GLHS Turbo Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1986 Läge : Charlotte

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om Shelby
Carroll Shelby, en legendarisk figur i bilvärlden, hade en anmärkningsvärd resa från att vara en framgångsrik racerbilsförare till att bli en känd sportbilstillverkare i USA. Hans berättelse är fylld med prestationer, innovationer och ikoniska bilar som satt outplånliga spår i branschen.

Tidiga år och racingkarriär:
Carroll Shelby föddes 1923 i Texas. Han gjorde först en karriär som pilot under andra världskriget men fann sin sanna passion inom racing efter kriget. Shelby blev en framgångsrik racerbilsförare på 1950-talet och tävlade i olika evenemang inklusive Formel 1, uthållighetsracing och den berömda 24-timmars Le Mans.

Shelby Cobras - Ikoniska sportbilar:
Carroll Shelbys avgörande ögonblick som tillverkare kom med skapandet av Shelby Cobra, en ikonisk amerikansk sportbil. Cobra föddes från fusionen av ett brittiskt AC Ace-chassi och en Ford V8-motor, vilket skapade en lätt, högpresterande bil som dominerade banor och gator. Nyckelmodeller inkluderar:

Shelby Cobra 260 (1962): Den ursprungliga versionen med en 260 kubiktum (4,2L) V8-motor.
Shelby Cobra 289 (1963-1965): Senare iterationer med en 289 kubiktum (4,7L) V8-motor, inklusive tävlingsspecifika Cobras kända för sin racingskicklighet.
Shelby Cobra 427 (1965-1967): Den mest kraftfulla versionen med en 427 kubiktums (7,0L) V8-motor, känd för sin råa kraft och prestanda.
Ford Partnership - Shelby Mustangs:
Shelbys partnerskap med Ford ledde till skapandet av legendariska Shelby Mustangs. Den mest anmärkningsvärda modellen är:

Shelby GT350 (1965-1969): Baserad på Ford Mustang, modifierades GT350 av Shelby American, med förbättrad prestanda, hantering och distinkt stil.
Andra anmärkningsvärda modeller och prestationer:
Utöver Cobras och Mustangs hade Shelby flera andra viktiga bidrag:

Shelby Daytona Coupe: Skapad för att vinna mot Ferrari i internationella GT-racing, blev den här bilen den första amerikanska bilen att vinna FIA GT World Championship 1965.
Shelby Series 1: Introducerad i slutet av 1990-talet, detta var Shelbys moderna version av en högpresterande sportbil.

Ford GT40 spelar en central roll i Carroll Shelbys berättelse, särskilt i hans koppling till Ford och hans betydande bidrag till bilens framgång.

Ford GT40 utveckling:
Fords utmaning:

I början av 1960-talet försökte Henry Ford II förvärva Ferrari, men förhandlingarna föll isär. Detta sporrade Fords beslutsamhet att slå Ferrari vid det prestigefyllda uthållighetsloppet 24 Hours of Le Mans, som Ferrari hade dominerat i flera år.

Samarbete med Shelby:

Ford vände sig till Carroll Shelby och kände igen hans racingexpertis och meritlista. Shelby fick i uppdrag att leda GT40-projektet och förvandla det till en konkurrenskraftig racerbil som kan utmana Ferraris överhöghet.

Utveckling och triumf:

Under Shelbys ledning genomgick Ford GT40 en rigorös utveckling för att åtgärda initiala designfel och prestandaproblem. Flera iterationer producerades:

Tidiga försök: De första versionerna av GT40 fick problem med tillförlitlighet och hantering, vilket ledde till nedslående resultat på Le Mans 1964.
GT40 Mark II: Shelbys team gjorde avgörande förbättringar. Mark II, utrustad med en kraftfull V8-motor, förbättrad aerodynamik och förfinad ingenjörskonst, blev mycket konkurrenskraftig.
Le Mans seger:

1966 uppnådde Ford GT40 Mark II en historisk seger vid 24 Hours of Le Mans, med Shelby-coachade föraren Ken Miles som ledde loppet. Detta markerade den första vinsten för en amerikansk tillverkare på Le Mans, vilket bröt Ferraris dominans.

Fortsatt framgång:

GT40 fortsatte att dominera och vann Le Mans under de följande tre åren (1966-1969), vilket säkrade sin plats i racinghistorien och befäste Fords rykte som en kraft i internationell motorsport.

Shelbys bidrag till GT40-framgången:
Även om Carroll Shelby inte var direkt involverad i designen av GT40, var hans expertis inom racing och hans förmåga att sätta ihop och leda ett team av talangfulla ingenjörer, mekaniker och förare avgörande för att förfina bilens prestanda. Hans inflytande hjälpte till att ta itu med tekniska problem, förfina bilens hantering och lägga en strategi för tävlingstaktiken, vilket avsevärt bidrog till GT40:s framgångar på banan.

Arv och inverkan:
Ford GT40:s segrar i Le Mans under Shelbys ledning är fortfarande en av de mest ikoniska prestationerna i motorsportens historia. Bilens framgångar stärkte Shelbys rykte som en bilvisionär och stärkte ytterligare hans partnerskap med Ford.

Carroll Shelbys engagemang i GT40-projektet visade upp hans förmåga att förvandla ett kämpande projekt till en mästerskapsvinnande maskin, och lade ytterligare ett anmärkningsvärt kapitel till hans lysande karriär inom bilvärlden.