Shelby name in South Africa
CONVERSIONS AND UPGRADES TO FORDS Based in Malmesbury, it is headed by multiple Springbok Peter Lindenberg.
The iconic Shelby name, which is inextricably linked with high performance Fords, is now available in South Africa, offering Mustang owners an extensive range of upgrades and conversions to enhance the performance and exclusive appeal of this legendary model.
Shelby is an American aftermarket tuning company, created by designer, racing driver and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby in 1962.
As an automotive pioneer, Shelby was responsible for the creation of the famous Ford V8-powered Cobra and the development of the mighty Ford GT40 cars that dominated the Le Mans 24-Hour race in between 1966 and 1969.
The company then specialised in turning out bespoke aftermarket conversions, with much of its success derived from its performance upgrades to the most famous automotive nameplate of them all – the legendary Ford Mustang.
Outside the United States, Shelby American now has modification centres in Canada, Australia, China, the UK and Germany – and it is now represented in South Africa through Shelby SA.
Based in Malmesbury, on the outskirts of Cape Town, Shelby SA is headed by Peter Lindenberg, multiple Springbok and motor racing champion, along with Djurk Venter, a chartered accountant.
The local operation has a fully equipped state-of-the-art showroom and mod shop, with a Shelby American-trained head technician who ensures that all work done conforms to Shelby’s stringent international standards.
All Shelby Mustang conversions are certified within the world-renowned Shelby registry, which provides proof of all the upgrades done on the vehicle, and is key to the enhanced current and future value of a Shelby model.
Four Shelby Mustang conversions are available, starting off with the R324 000 GTE which is available in the 2.3 EcoBoost and 5.0 V8 models and includes a Shelby exhaust system and an extensive range of styling enhancements to make it stand out.
Next up is the R641 000 GTE Plus which bolts on a supercharger to the mighty 5.0-litre V8 engine to unleash 670hp (500kW), which is a considerable jump from the standard car’s 306kW.
The R1 193 000 Shelby Super Snake raises the bar even higher, adding a more extrovert body kit and interior styling enhancements, along with high-performance Wilwood front and rear brakes. A 750hp (560kW) supercharger is available as an option on this model.
The R1 865 000 Shelby Terlingua is the brand’s most track-inspired Mustang conversion, and pays tribute to the Terlingua Racing Team that won the 1967 Trans Am Championship in the US.
Only 75 of these limited edition models are produced for sale worldwide, with just five allocated to South Africa.
With over 800hp (600kW) on tap, mated to a fully adjustable Eibach suspension kit, Shelby Performance cooling pack, Brembo brakes, a short-ratio diff and a dazzling array of styling enhancements, it represents the ultimate Mustang from the Shelby stable.
For more information you can contact Shelby SA on 022 487 1546 or at and all Shelby upgrade prices exclude the base vehicle and Shelby SA retains ownership of all take off parts.