This 2009 Shelby GT500 ‘King of the Road’ is an immaculate two-owner example of the rare limited edition. Resting under the hood is a 5.4-litre V8 with Ford Racing supercharger and intercooler, capable of 540hp and 510lb-ft of torque. Shifting is via a Tremec six-speed manual transmission. This era of GT500KR was built in 2008 and 2009, marking 40 years since the original 1968 model. Only 1,712 were produced worldwide to match the original car’s run, with approximately four making their way to Australia. The GT500KR improved upon the standard car’s performance and handling, featuring a Shelby Performance exhaust and Ford Racing-tuned SVT suspension and strut tower brace, plus factory Brembo four-piston brakes front and rear. A vented carbon-fibre bonnet, splitter and side scoops were also fitted. The car sits on original 18-inch Shelby GT500KR forged wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 rubber with tyre pressure monitoring. An upgraded Focal sound system with satellite navigation has been installed. The original Ford Shaker 1000 system has been retained by the seller and will be included in the sale should a future keeper wish to re-fit it. It is sold with a Shelby authenticity certificate and the window sticker, as well as the full complement of books including original owner's guide, Shelby GT500KR supplement and quick reference guide. Benefiting from low mileage and storage in a cool and dry environment, this GT500KR presents extremely well, and with no evidence of bodywork damage. Finished in metallic silver with blue stripes, the paintwork is believed to be original and has been kept in superb overall condition. A stone chip is noted on the driver’s door and a slight blemish on the front corner. Its forged wheels are in great shape, as are the splitter, skirting, wing, vents, badges and other exterior trim. The factory black leather interior is in near-new condition, reflecting the very low mileage. The GT500KR presents no major mechanical or electrical faults, nor issues with controls, media or instruments. The most recent roadworthiness test was in April 2021 and the car passed without issue or advisory. The most recent service was completed by Precision Racing in Sydney in November 2021. Passing through the hands of just two owners since new, carefully stored and sparingly used, this 2009 Shelby GT500KR is presented in wonderful condition. One of only around four in Australia and just 1,712 worldwide, it is a rare and sought-after Mustang that would be at home in any collection, or with someone looking to fully enjoy the power and handling upgrades of the GT500KR on the road or track. 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.