SAAC "Shelby" GT-40 Intake Cover...Rare?

jd-hart · Feb 11, 2009

I am NOT looking to sell this item, just would like to know some more details behind it.

I received in a trade a GT-40 tubular intake cover/plate with the word "Shelby" on the front of it.

It has part number on back of: SAAC 9E434 MKI

Had never seen one before, and was wondering the history behind it.
Does anybody know anything about it?

Thanks

jd-hart · Feb 11, 2009

Some pics:

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blubullett · Feb 11, 2009

Take that part number and google it. There is a youtube video that will tell you all about it. Its from a limited edition mustang only saac members could buy.

Mustang5L5 · Feb 11, 2009

YouTube - MW 1993 Ford Mustang SAAC MK1

wythors · Feb 11, 2009

Performance Auto Sport in Richmond, Virginia

It's a very rare piece that is probably worth a lot of money to the right person.

Makdaddymac · Feb 11, 2009

these mk1 are neat\
learn something new everyday here.
but it claims 295hp or did the poor audio quality and me watching sports center allow my ears to make something up...
i kknow it said 14.2 quarter....no way i know for a fact my rookie driving skills and maybe 250-285(its not impossible lol)whp could put down some 13's and its not unheard od to hit a 12.9 with the right grip and suspension with my mods. and 0-60mph 5.8seconds not bad for the old days but i sware a stock 5spd car with the right driver could match or beat 5.8s so whats the deal was this a underclaim by ford?

ryan218 · Feb 12, 2009

ill give ya 20 bucks for it lol kidding its worth alot more then that. list it on ebay.

Mustang5L5 · Feb 12, 2009

I wouldn't sell it or use it. I'd consider it an investment

Coast2CoaStang · Feb 12, 2009

Yeah, that is definitely worth holding onto. I wonder what happened to the car it came from.

strtrcr50 · Feb 12, 2009

ryan218 said:
ill give ya 20 bucks for it lol kidding its worth alot more then that. list it on ebay.

You don't have an intake that would fit it. I'll pay 30.

jd-hart · Feb 12, 2009

Mustang5L5 said:
I wouldn't sell it or use it. I'd consider it an investment

Yes, I cleaned it up and mounted it on the wall in the garage.

A good conversation piece......

89 Saleen#455 · Feb 13, 2009

I think you guys are mistaken about his intake plate being from the SAAC MK1.

The intake plate used on the SAAC MK1 Mustangs is completely different. The intake plate says "SAAC" (the S looks like a cobra snake).

check out the picture below.

I've never seen a "Shelby" intake plate before

Mustang5L5 · Feb 13, 2009

Hmm...

So guess the shelby plate is aftermarket? Less rare...but still cool

jd-hart · Feb 13, 2009

Mustang5L5 said:
Hmm...

So guess the shelby plate is aftermarket? Less rare...but still cool

But it has a SAAC part number on the back....An aftermarket one wouldn't have that would it?

04YELLOWGT · Feb 13, 2009

Call up shelby and ask them. They might be able to help you out with it.

jd-hart · Feb 13, 2009

04YELLOWGT said:
Call up shelby and ask them. They might be able to help you out with it.

Good idea.....I will do that next week.

89 Saleen#455 · Feb 13, 2009

jd-hart said:
But it has a SAAC part number on the back....An aftermarket one wouldn't have that would it?

SAAC couldn't use the name Shelby on any of the cars because he was under contract with Dodge when these vehicles were being produced. Three versions were to be produced: MK 1, MK 2, and Super Snake. The initial response for these cars was so strong that Ford took note and came out with the Cobra in 1993. Ford, obviously, could build a car cheaper than any small upstart company and they did and prematurely ended the production of the Mk 2s and Super Snakes.

jd-hart · Feb 13, 2009

89 Saleen#455 said:
SAAC couldn't use the name Shelby on any of the cars because he was under contract with Dodge when these vehicles were being produced. Three versions were to be produced: MK 1, MK 2, and Super Snake. The initial response for these cars was so strong that Ford took note and came out with the Cobra in 1993. Ford, obviously, could build a car cheaper than any small upstart company and they did and prematurely ended the production of the Mk 2s and Super Snakes.

So this cover is a fake SAAC item?........

89 Saleen#455 · Feb 13, 2009

jd-hart said:
So this cover is a fake SAAC item?........

Maybe....or Maybe Not How's that for a politcally correct response.

I guess it's possible that Shelby could have produced a run aftermarket plenum plates when his contract with Dodge/Chrysler expired. Don't really know???

All I can tell you is that the SAAC MK 1 project was approved by Carol Shelby but the cars could not carry his name since Shelby was obligated to Chrysler, producing performance Dodge Chargers, Omnis and even Dakotas.

jd-hart · Feb 13, 2009

89 Saleen#455 said:
Maybe....or Maybe Not How's that for a politcally correct response.

I guess it's possible that Shelby could have produced a run aftermarket plenum plates when his contract with Dodge/Chrysler expired. Don't really know???

All I can yell you is that the SAAC MK 1 project was approved by Carol Shelby but the cars could not carry his name since Shelby was obligated to Chrysler, producing performance Dodge Chargers, Omnis and even Dakotas.

Thanks for the info. I will try to contact Shelby and see if I get anywhere......

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