A limited-edition tribute to a legend, this 40th anniversary ‘King of the Road’ is in excellent condition throughout, with remarkably low mileage. Under the bonnet is a 5.4-litre supercharged V8 engine producing approximately 540bhp, sending power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. The current owner purchased the car from the US in 2012, where it had been stored by a Shelby collector and never registered on the road, with just 13 delivery miles on the odometer. It was imported to Australia effectively as a brand-new car, with the assistance of Mustang Motorsports and converted to right-hand drive in Victoria. Ford paid a fitting tribute to the original Shelby GT500KR by releasing a special 40th anniversary version in 2008. This vehicle is number 846 of just 1,011 produced. The muscular body is finished in Metallic Silver with Blue racing stripes and features a carbon fibre composite bonnet with functional scoops and vents, a carbon-fibre splitter, carbon-fibre mirror caps, and functional brake cooling ducts. The modular 5.4-litre V8 engine features a Ford Racing supercharger and intercooler to produce 540bhp at 6,250 rpm and 510lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm, connected to a Tremec six-speed manual transmission. To further improve performance the GT500KR also has a Shelby Performance exhaust, SVT suspension and a Baer big brake package. The car rides on forged Shelby Alcoa 20-inch alloy wheels, shod in 255/35 front and 275/35 rear Pirelli tyres. It is sold with a Shelby authenticity certificate and Certificate of Title, as well as the full complement of books including original owner's guide, Shelby GT500KR supplement and quick reference guide, all import documentation and receipts. This GT500KR is said to present extremely well, and with no evidence of bodywork damage. The Metallic Silver paintwork is in excellent condition, with the vehicle having been carefully stored in a cool and dry environment whenever not in use. There are no obvious marks or blemishes, and the carbon-fibre trim and badges are all in great shape. Inside, the Black leather interior is in equally excellent condition, with the unique custom embroidered seats showing no obvious signs of wear. The dash, door cards and roof lining are all in superb order, and everything works as it should. There are no known mechanical or electrical issues. The most recent roadworthy inspection was performed in October 2021, with no warnings or advisories being issued. Annual servicing has been performed by the owner, a qualified mechanic, with the most recent service including an oil and filter change. Additional servicing has been performed when required, with other oils, the brake fluid and coolant changed. This Ford Shelby GT500KR is a stunning factory tribute to the original ‘King of the Road’, presented in as-new condition. A rare find in right-hand drive configuration, following a professional conversion, the GT500KR benefits from high-performance factory upgrades. Having been expertly cared for and regularly serviced, it presents in truly superb condition and would be a fantastic modern muscle car addition to any collection. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.