Last 2014 Shelby GT500 Drop Top Nets $500K at Auction
This past weekend, the final 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible was sold at a Barrett-Jackson auction for $500,000 with the proceeds benefiting the Brain Injury Association of America.
The convertible sports car was donated by the American automaker for charity, with Parnelli Jones, winner of the 1963 Indianapolis 500, supporting the auction. Jones was there on behalf of the BIAA with his son Page, who suffered a brain injury in a 1994 Sprint Car crash.
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The winner will get to choose the GT500’s exterior, interior, and stripe colors and will receive the final vehicle before the end of the year. As icing on the cake, it will be signed by Parnelli Jones.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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