Legendary Performance of Automotive Icon Carroll Shelby Meets New School
Design of 'Kingz of Customz' in Ultimate Modified '06 Pony Cars
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Only 25 special customers
will have the opportunity to park one of the rarest Shelby Mustangs in their
garage as Carroll Shelby International Inc's (OTC: CSBI) wholly owned
subsidiary Shelby Automobiles, Inc. and West Coast Customs (WCC) have teamed
up to produce a limited-edition line of high-end 2006 Ford Mustangs. These
distinctively-designed Mustangs combine the legendary performance of Carroll
Shelby and the creative design modifications of world famous "Kingz of
Customz" and celebrity customizers West Coast Customs. Targeted to buyers
looking for top-tier performance and state-of-art enhancements, the
Shelby/West Coast Customs Mustang will make its debut in the Ford Pavilion at
the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
and will be available to consumers in the first part of 2006.
The Shelby/West Coast Customs Mustang begins with a stock 2006 Ford
Mustang GT. Legendary car builder Carroll Shelby, the creator of several
famous cars including the iconic Cobra, oversaw the car's performance
enhancements. An exclusive Vortech Supercharger was added to the V8 engine
and the Mustang's computer re-mapped to adapt to the newly-acclaimed output of
more than 500 hp. With a racing-level output of that caliber, this Mustang is
genuinely worthy of wearing the Shelby badge.
"We built this car for performance and style," said Carroll Shelby, CEO of
Shelby Automobiles, Inc. "It's got the bark of the old muscle cars and the
look of a new sports car. It's one of the best projects I've been a part of."
West Coast Customs, who are pioneers in customizing cars and have done
work for influential auto enthusiasts including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kobe
Bryant and Arnold Schwarzenegger to name a few, directed the interior and
exterior modifications for the Mustang. The outer design for the Shelby/West
Coast Customs Mustang is a bold statement that showcases a twist of Shelby
historic styling and West Coast Customs' fearless new influence.
Exterior enhancements include:
* A new hood design to encase the V8 with a single scoop for air
redirection
* New fender swells and rocker panels
* Specially-designed front bumper, side scoops, rear wing and fenders
* Custom grill inserts with newly-arranged lighting for top and bottom of
bumper
* 22" Shelby/West Coast Customs-branded Lexani wheels with Pirelli rubber
tires
* Race-inspired Shelby/West Coast Customs gas cap
West Coast Customs is known for pioneering mobile electronics and interior
accessories in some of the greatest show cars and the Shelby/West Coast
Customs Mustang is no exception. Packing interior modifications that are
meant to be seen and be heard this special rolling concert hall includes:
* Custom upholstered interior with embroidered Shelby and West Coast
Customs logo badging all around including the steering wheel and center
console
* One 7" Sony monitor
* One Sony DVD head unit
* Two West Coast Customs Mid Bass units for the doors
* One 6.5" West Coast Customs comp
* One set of 5.25" coaxials
* Three 10" subwoofers for the trunk
* Two West Coast Customs amps
"We are honored to be working with an American icon like Carroll Shelby
and look forward to making history with him," said Ryan Friedlinghaus, CEO of
West Coast Customs. "We wanted to continue the tradition of power that comes
with the Shelby name while giving the new Mustang the unique flare and design
touches of West Coast Customs. Enthusiasts are going to find that the blend
of top-of-the-line performance and one-of-a-kind design bring together the
best of both worlds in this Mustang."
Only 25 limited-edition Mustangs will be The Shelby-West Coast Customs
Mustang will be sold starting in 2006 through Shelby Automobiles in Las Vegas,
NV and West Coast Customs in Los Angeles, CA. Buyers can contact Shelby
Automobiles at (702) 942-7325 or visit the company's web site at
http://www.shelbyautos.com for more info. West Coast Customs can be found online at
http://www.westcoastcustoms.com and (310) 645-1156.
"The Shelby-West Coast Customs Mustang is the result of legendary
performance meeting new school design," said Amy Boylan, President of Shelby
Automobiles. "We have created a unique automobile that stands apart in the
customized world. The limited-edition nature of these cars is sure to drive
significant collector interest."
About Shelby Automobiles, Inc.
Shelby Automobiles Inc. is manufacturing high performance Shelby vehicles
under the guidance of the legendary Carroll Shelby and will be involved in
prototype manufacturing, design and engineering projects; and plans to
increase production and availability of these Shelby products through an
expanded dealer network and direct sales under a license agreement with
Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc. For more information, call (702) 942-7325 or
visit the company's web site at http://www.shelbyautos.com.
Shelby Automobiles is a division of Carroll Shelby International, Inc.
(OTC: CSBI). Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., also a wholly owned division,
founded in 1988, is the exclusive holder of automotive manufacturer and
entrepreneur Carroll Shelby's trademarks and vehicle design rights, which
include some of the world's most famous muscle cars and high-performance
vehicles, including the car that brought home to the U.S. its first and only
FIA World Manufacturers Championship in 1965, the famous Shelby Cobra Daytona
Coupe. It also holds trademark rights for Shelby-branded apparel, accessories
and collectibles. For additional information about the company or licensing
opportunities, call (310) 914-1843, or fax (310) 914-1853 or write to Carroll
Shelby Licensing, Inc., 11150 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 1050, Los Angeles,
CA 90064 or visit http://www.carrollshelby.com or http://www.carrollshelbyinternational.com.
About West Coast Customs
In 1994, after borrowing $5,000 from his grandfather, CEO Ryan
Friedlinghaus created West Coast Customs, a custom car shop that, like its
owner, busts through every boundary in making its own rules. Now a
multi-million dollar corporation with the West Coast Customs logo transformed
into a world wide brand, Ryan and the guys of West Coast Customs cater to
celebrity clients and are known exclusively for creating straight to the core
designs and awe-inspiring custom vehicles. West Coast Customs is also known
for fitting in with their superstar cliental who are some of the most known
actors, rappers, musicians and athletes of today. No matter how far their
fame may stretch you can believe that their authenticity and street
credibility will never be compromised. For additional information about the
company or licensing opportunities, contact Scott Wine at (818) 760-2488,
email scott@westcoastcustoms.com, write to West Coast Customs, Inc., 5301 W.
104 St., Los Angeles, CA 90045 or visit http://www.westcoastcustoms.com.
SOURCE Carroll Shelby International, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Jim Guthrie,
jguthrie@jmprpublicrelations.com, or Stephanie Rice, both of
JMPR, Inc., +1-818-992-4353, for Carroll Shelby International,
Inc.
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