1989 Shelby Shadow CSX

2.2l Intercooled Turbo

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Up for grabs is a brand new, never registered, 1989 Shelby CSX. The car is #6 of 500 meaning that it was among the first Shelby CSX's to be available to the public. Numbers 1 through 5 of all Shelby vehicles were typically reserved for Chrysler Executives. The car only has 26 miles on it! It has all of the original Dealer and Manufacturing markings on it, along with the original plastic on the seats and steering wheel. The original battery (most likely will not hold a charge due to age) will also be included. There are no flaws with the car what-so-ever. The way it was on the showroom floor in 1989 is the way it sits today!! This may be your only chance to own a true piece of history. You will never find anything more rare and untouched than this! It has never been registered and still has the Original Title from Shelby Automobiles! It has always been stored indoors under a cover. All original, All Documents, All Markings, No B.S. A True Museum worthy piece of history! More info here: The final CSX was 1989's CSX-VNT. This would also be the final Shelby Dodge, and marked two notable technological advances: the introduction of a Garrett variable-nozzle turbo and the application of composite wheels. Designed by Shelby and produced by Motor Wheel Corporation,known as "Fiberrides" lighter than contemporary wheels.The engine was the new intercooled Turbo IV equipped with a Getrag A555 5-speed transmission. The variable geometry turbo vanes were computer controlled and needed no wastegate. Instead, they adjusted the flow of exhaust gasses to spool up instantly and provide strong power. Power remained at 175 hp (130 kW), but torque was up to 205 ft·lbs (278 Nm) at an unheard of 2100 rpm. Full torque was available from this low rpm to well past redline. Turbo lag was eliminated, with full boost (15 psi spike) available at 2100 rpm. The intense powerband, coupled with the car's low weight made the CSX-VNT very fast on the street. Car and Driver magazine called it "a high tech hot rod" and "a technological showcase" and were impressed with the engine's flexibility and top-gear acceleration.(They tested it up to 156 mph) Synthetic oil and premium fuel were specified for use with this car, and those who neglected this would regret it as they are needed to prevent turbo overheating and prolong engine life. Mechanics, often overwhelmed by such a complex turbo setup began rumors of carbon deposits and sticking vanes in the turbos. Rather than diagnose the problem, (often a failed solenoid) replacing the VNT with the simple but lag-prone turbo II was common. Examples with the VNT system intact are today considered more valuable to collectors.Time has proven them to be quite reliable, unlike the later 16 valve as used in the Spirit R/T. Shelby installed emblems in the engine compartment specifying Mobil 1 oil only, as he did on other Shelby Dodges. These are often missing on long running examples. A ground effects package produced by Kaminari Aerodynamics gave the CSX-VNT a ground hugging appearance. The suspension was also modified, as the alignment specs are radically different from the other Shelby Dodges. Shelby chose Exotic Red, a mix of bright red and maroon, with gold wheels and trim to finish this car. The MSRP price was $15,995, according to NADA Guides.Production was limited to 500 vehicles (including two prototypes) and with the completion of cars, Carroll Shelby's direct involvement with Dodge was over (although he continued to work on projects with Chrysler, often taking advisory roles, which included the development of the Dodge Viper and Viper GTS).