Classic Recreations Ships 1st International Shelby G.T.500CR, Celebrates by offering free shipping anywhere in the world

As the first 1967 ShelbyG.T.500CR leaves for Dubai, Oklahoma-based coachbuilder offers international buyers the opportunity to ship a car anywhere in the world at no cost Yukon, Okla. (April 13, 2010) - Six weeks after Classic Recreations unveiled its first 1967 Shelby G.T.500CR continuation car in Las Vegas, the first international model is shipping to a customer in Dubai, UAE after more than 2,500 man hours of painstaking fabrication. "Historically, we have sold dozens of cars to overseas buyers and are thrilled to ship a Shelby G.T.500CR to the Middle East," says Jason Engel, owner of Classic Recreations. "American muscle cars are very popular internationally, particularly in the Middle East. The customers there are very particular and want cars that look and sound like vintage muscle but drive like modern supercars - customers in that market want the very best and they're willing to pay for the best. They give us the opportunity to push the limits of muscle car performance." Classic Recreations is celebrating the shipping of the Dubai G.T.500CR by offering free shipping on any international order received before May 10th. Eliminating shipping fees worldwide is meant to help enthusiasts in Europe, Australia, Asia and the Middle East obtain the car of their dreams with minimal hassle. Every G.T.500CR has an official Shelby serial number, badges and will be included in the Shelby World Registry. Each hand-built vehicle features a 427 cubic inch (7.0L) engine, model specific bodywork, custom paint and hand-stitched upholstery. Customers wishing to purchase a G.T.500CR will be able to choose from one of three models, including the Intro, the 545 horsepower Performance Model, featuring a fuel injected, naturally aspirated engine, Tremec overdrive transmission, modern coil-over suspension with rack-and-pinion steering, modern vented disc brakes, and a custom handcrafted interior featuring Carroll Shelby signature seats, custom gauges, brushed aluminum trim, five-point harnesses and the top of the line Venom which boasts a high performance four-link coilover rear suspension and a 780 horsepower supercharged, intercooled hand built engine. About Classic Recreations Classic Recreations founder Jason Engel, and his company's team of skilled technicians and craftsmen, have been modifying and custom fabricating high-performance vehicles for more than 10 years. Each built-to-order G.T.500CR takes approximately four months (nearly 2,500 man hours) of painstaking assembly. Find out more about how to get your own hand built vehicle at www.1967fastback.com. 1967 Shelby G.T.500CR Intro Model Investment starting at $119,000 Color availability: Grey/Black ,Red/White, Blue/White, Black/Grey, Yellow/White Drivetrain: 427 C.I Crate Engine (545 H.P.) Mass Flo Fuel Injection Tremec Manual Transmission 9" Fab 9 rear w/ 3:70 Gear ratio and Posi Traction Concept one pulley system Steering: TCP Rack and Pinion conversion (Power) Flaming River Tilt column (polished) Interior: Carroll Shelby signature seats Simpson 5 point camlock seatbelts Carroll Shelby Signature gauges 160mph Speedometer Woodgrain Aluminum steering wheel Old air products A/C system Deluxe 1967 door panels, dash and trim Stereo system: Pioneer CD player w/ removable face Classic Recreations LLC. custom trap door Polk Audio coaxial speakers Wheels and tires: Shelby 427 Wheels 17X8 front Shelby 427 Wheels 17x8 Rear High performance z rated tires 245/40/17 Front High performance z rated tires 245/40/17 Rear Exterior: Shelby sequential tail lights Shelby G.T.500CR Emblems Exterior Fiberglass Enhancements Fuel: Electric Fuel pump Stealth 18 gal Fuel cell Brakes: Front: Shelby/Baer 13"X1.1" track system Rear: Shelby/Baer 12"X.81" touring system Slotted, Crossdrilled and zinc washed Adjustable rear proportioning valve Electrical: Trunk mounted battery MSD Ignition Exhaust: JBA Ceramic coated headers Dual 2.5" Exhaust Magnaflow Mufflers Cooling: Becool Aluminum Crossflow Radiator 2-13" electric cooling fans Chassis: Tubular Sub frame connectors Shock tower bracing Cosmetic Rollbar Suspension: Performance tuned front suspension Performance tuned rear suspension Sway bars front and rear Performance Model Investment starting at $149,000 Interior: Carroll Shelby Scat Rally series 1000 seats Wheels and tires: Shelby 427 Wheels 17x9.5 Rear Suspension: Custom Front Crossmember w/ tubular A-arms High Performance Front Coilover shocks High Performance Rear Coilover system Tubular Sport Sway bars front and rear Venom Model Investment starting at $199,000 Drivetrain: 427 C.I Crate Engine (780 H.P.) F1-R Procharger Intercooled w/17PSI of boost Interior: Carroll Shelby Scat Rally series 1000 seats 200mph Speedometer Wheels and tires: Shelby 427 Wheels 17x11 Rear High performance z rated tires (Goodyear) 315/35/17 Rear Suspension: Custom Front Crossmember w/ tubular A-arms High Performance Front Coilover shocks High Performance Rear Coilover system Tubular Sport Sway bars front and rear