HILLBANK MOTOR CARS ADDS LINE OF AUTHORIZED CONTINUATION 1967 SHELBY GT500
HILLBANK MOTOR CARS ADDS LINE OF AUTHORIZED CONTINUATION 1967 SHELBY GT500 TO ITS VEHICLE OFFERINGS
JUPITER, FLA. – March 20, 2025– Executives with Hillbank Motor Cars announced that continuation 1967 Shelby GT500s built by Hi-Tech Automotive are now available through their company. Licensed by Carroll Shelby Licensing, this modernized 1967 GT500 features an all-new factory assembled steel body, contemporary suspension, drivetrain and more. Sold as a rolling chassis, the car comes fully assembled, painted and ready for a customer’s choice of engine and transmission. `
“As we’ve seen with our amazing Superformance MKIII roadster, the desire to modernize classic cars has become very popular,” said Lance Stander, CEO of Hillbank Motor Cars. “The new Shelby GT500 from Hi-Tech balances the desire of enthusiasts to retain the original styling of the 1960s muscle car but also enjoy a significantly sharper and refined driving experience. The original look of the car hides a modern engine, upgraded brakes, suspension and interior. Only 20 cars a year are scheduled for production, offering tremendous collectability in addition to a satisfying driving experience.”
Hi-Tech Automotive’s licensed GT500 is not a restored vehicle, but rather a modern-day reproduction of the 1967 original built brand new from the ground up in a factory-controlled environment.
“We were keen to distribute these Shelby cars because the Hi-Tech factory did a brilliant job removing the inconsistencies often characteristic of a restomod build in their manufacturing process,” said Stander. “After eight years of development, this latest Shelby is truly an engineering marvel.”
Every Shelby GT500 reproduction body is assembled using brand new steel panels fitted in purpose-built jigs and fixtures before being digitally aligned and welded together using modern welding techniques. Highly skilled artisans finish the body using traditional “coach building” methods resulting in an exceptionally straight body.
The composite hood, trunk, rear quarter extensions and side air intake scoops are all molded in-house from glass reinforced epoxy resin. Bodies are primed epoxy, seams are sealed, and the underside is coated with a high-quality rock guard type product.
“Both primer and paint are then applied in state-of-the-art paint booths according to a specially developed 64-step paint process, using exclusively Glasurit paint products,” said Stander. “During final bodywork stage, the iconic Shelby center stripe, side stripes and body are painted in the customer’s choice of colors. The fit and finish are truly exceptional.”
The original style GT500 interior panels, dash and center console are covered in German Nappa leather, the roof lined in Alcantara, and the floors and trunk covered in plush OEM quality cut-pile carpeting. The Recaro Specialist M seats are tastefully reupholstered in a modern interpretation of the classic deluxe style. Both the driver and passenger side seats are power adjustable in the fore and aft positions, and the seat tracks have been lengthened to provide additional leg room. Electric power steering, a custom sound system, electronic handbrake, air conditioning and more finish out the car.
Hi-Tech Automotive also designed its own fully independent front and rear suspension including machined billet aluminum uprights and modern 6-piston calipers. The company spent significant resources to design its own fully independent front and rear subframe type suspension using Computer Aided Design and sophisticated suspension optimization software.
Engineered to accept both a 6-speed manual or the latest Ford 10-speed automatic transmission, options for engines included but are not limited to both a naturally aspirated or supercharged 5-liter Ford Coyote V8, or alternatively the latest Ford 5.2-liter Predator V8 motor.
For 30 years, manufacturer Hi-Tech Automotive has specialized in providing enthusiasts with the opportunity to own factory manufactured replicas of some of America’s most iconic sports cars from the 1960’s. With a factory based in South Africa, Hi-Tech Automotive currently manufacturers for three of the biggest names in the industry, Superformance, Shelby Legendary Cars and Hillbank Motor Cars.
Current models being built at the factory include the CSX 4000/6000 series 427 S/C and 289 Shelby Cobras, the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe and a GM Licensed Grand Sport Corvette, as well as both the Superformance GT40 MKI and MKII. Having manufactured over 6,000 of these high-quality replica vehicles for the American market to date, this latest Hi-Tech Legend 1967 Shelby GT500 is a culmination of years of development and considered their best offering to the market yet.
Each Shelby GT500 rolling chassis is available complete less engine and transmission; with options, a rolling chassis comes in under $XXX,000.00. The selection, purchase and installation of the drivetrain are the buyer’s responsibility. Upon request, Hillbank can provide a list of independent installers who can assist with installation of an engine and transmission. For more information, visit www.HillbankUSA.com.
About Hillbank Motor Cars
Hillbank Motorsports is a new and preowned vehicle dealership that specializes in Shelby, Superformance, Caterham and HI Tech brands. It proudly offers a legendary lineup of vintage sports cars, including the iconic 1960’s Shelby Cobra, Daytona Coupe, GT40, Caterham Classic Cars, Corvette Grand Sport, and many others. Each vehicle comes fully licensed following a meticulous engineering process to give customers the peace of mind that each car is expertly crafted and prepared for the open road. Hillbank is one of the oldest and largest independent dealers with a wealth of Knowledge and expertise perfectly positioned to help customers realize their custom dream car builds and car purchases. In addition to providing a full lineup of iconic vehicles, Hillbank Motorsports offers a variety of ways to acquire driving machines through an array of financing options, trade-ins, consignments, and more. Hillbank’s offices are in Irvine, California, and Jupiter, Florida. Additional information is at www.hillbankusa.com or by calling (888) 445-5526.