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1998 Shelby Series One Roadster

  • Chassis Number: 5CXSA1815XL000217
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The Shelby America Series I was powered by a 4-liter, DOHC V-8 engine fitted with a fuel injection system and offering 320 horsepower.

The Series I was a fast American sports car that had aggressive bodywork, was lightweight, and produced in limited numbers. There were just 249 examples produced and all were painted in Silver Metallic. They had a racing-derived aluminum space-frame chassis and were hand-built to racecar standards. In both the front and the back were an independent suspension setup with inboard rocker arm-actuated shock absorbers and large ventilated disc brakes.

This example is number 217 out of 249 built. It has about 3,300 actual miles and has been well cared for all its life.

In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Amelia Island Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $90,000-$120,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $96,250 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011

2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $90,000-USD $120,000 
Sale Price :
USD $96,250

1998 Shelby Series One Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Shelby Series One

(Data based on Model Year 1998 sales)
1999 Shelby Series I Roadster
Chassis#: 5CXSA1815XL000217
Sold for USD$96,250
  2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island
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1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: CSX5247
Sold for USD$79,750
  2010 Barrett-Jackson ORANGE COUNTY 2010
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 2 DOOR SPORT
Sold for USD$99,000
  2010 Barrett-Jackson ORANGE COUNTY 2010
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 ROADSTER
Sold for USD$110,000
  2010 Barrett-Jackson ORANGE COUNTY 2010
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 CONVERTIBLE PROTOTYPE 'PP1'
Sold for USD$92,400
  2010 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach 2010
 
1999 Shelby Series 1 Convertible
Sold for USD$99,000
  2010 RM Auctions - Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$126,500
  2010 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2010
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$104,500
  2009 Barrett- Jackson - Las Vegas
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$126,500
  2009 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach 2009
 
1999 Shelby Series
Sold for USD$86,000
  2009 Boca Raton, FL - Kruse
 
1999 Shelby Series
Sold for USD$90,000
  2008 Mecum - Muscle Cars & More Live TV - Episode 3
 
1999 Shelby Series I #240 Convertible
Sold for USD$99,360
  2007 The Florida Collector Car Auction
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$90,200
  2007 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2007
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$89,100
  2006 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach 2006
 
1999 Shelby Series 1
Sold for USD$94,050
  2005 Worldwide Auctions - Houston Classic 2005
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$104,500
  2005 Barrett-Jackson - PALM BEACH 2005
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 ROADSTER
Sold for USD$102,300
  2005 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2005
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$107,800
  2005 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2005
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$101,200
  2004 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2004
 
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$126,500
  2002 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2002
 

Shelby Series Ones That Failed To Sell At Auction

1998 Shelby Series One's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1999 Shelby Series 1 Convertible 2009 Mecum Kissimmee, FL Auction$69,000  
1999 Shelby Series 1 2008 Leake Auctions Dallas 36th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall$91,000  
1999 Shelby Series 1 2008 Leake Auctions Dallas 36th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall$50,000  
1999 Shelby American Series I Roadster 2004 The Florida Collector Car Auction$97,500  
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 ROADSTER 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$97,000  
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 2002 Palm Beach Auctions February 2002   
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 COBRA 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$142,000  
1999 SHELBY SERIES I TWO DOOR 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$113,000  
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 CONVERTIBLE 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona$90,000  

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