Shelby Charger

The Shelby Charger was a modified 1980s Dodge Charger. Carroll Shelby had tuned the Dodge Omni-based Charger for Dodge from 1983 1/2 to 1987, with the resulting car sold as the Dodge Shelby Charger. When the Charger was discontinued, Shelby bought the last 1,000 and replaced the fuel intake and engine management system with the same high-performance one used in the 1986 Shelby GLHS. It had a blow-through long runner 2-piece intake, modified turbo... more

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Carroll Shelby

Carroll Hall Shelby, (born January 11, 1923 in Leesburg, Texas) is a retired American racing and veteran automotive designer and racing driver. Carroll Shelby...

Chrysler

Chrysler is the flagship brand of Chrysler Group LLC, named after founder Walter Chrysler. Chrysler offers a line of entry luxury vehicles which compete with...
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