2011 Shelby GT500
TORONTO, Ontario – February 9, 2010 - Legendary racer, performance car builder and philanthropist Carroll Shelby will be honored in person at a special ceremony on Wednesday, February 10th as the first international inductee into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame. Following the ceremony will be a live auction, hosted by Ontario-based Collector Car Productions, of a special Carroll Shelby autographed, 2011 Ford Shelby GT500®. The limited edition Shelby GT500® supercar will feature an aluminum-block 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine, pumping out 550 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. See video: http://www.youtube.com/
Held in conjunction with this year’s annual Canadian International AutoShow, the evening will also celebrate Mr. Shelby’s lifetime achievements with an historic 35,000 square display of rare Shelby sports and race cars. The Shelby exhibit area will be located inside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building – 700 Level from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Net proceeds of the event to support the Carroll Shelby Foundation and the Canadian Motorsports Heritage Foundation.
Further information on this event and the Shelby GT500® at:
Collector Car Productions – Auction Information:
http://www.collectorcarproductions.com
519-352-4575 Ext-555
Email: info@ccpauctions.com
Canadian International AutoShow - Carroll Shelby Gala Reception:
http://shelby.autoshow.ca/
905-940-2800
Media Contact:
Terry Lobzun
(519) 324-5125
tlobzun@mdirect.net
Photo:
http://www.prlog.org/
