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Default Production of Shelby GT350 is coming to an end

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SHELBY AMERICAN ANNOUNCES THAT IT WILL END LIMITED RUN OF ITS SHELBY
GT350

LAS VEGAS – July 24, 2013 – Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary
of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), has announced that
2013 will be the last year of availability for its limited-run series
of Shelby GT350 muscle cars. Shelby American will take new orders for
the Shelby GT350 through December 31, 2013. Production of all other
Shelby performance cars will continue.

"The Shelby GT350 is one of the world's most celebrated, iconic
muscle cars," said John Luft, president of Shelby American.
"When we unveiled this latest version of the Shelby GT350, we
promised it would be built for a limited time to preserve its
collectability and value. So we've been preparing for this day since
2010. In true Carroll Shelby fashion, we're planning our next ultimate
performance Shelby model."

Shelby American's approach has always been to first make history and
then repeat it. In the 1960's, Shelby American built the GT350 in
small numbers for the 1965, 1966 and 1967 model years, making those
cars among the most desirable, collectible vehicles on the planet.

The first (2011) model year 45th Anniversary Shelby GT350's were all
coupes clad in Competition white with Guardsmen blue stripes, just as
Shelby American did with the initial car in 1965. In 2012, three more
colors (red, blue and anniversary black/gold celebrating 50 years of
Shelby American), as well as a convertible option were offered,
similar to the options offered by Shelby American in 1966. For the
2013 model year, Shelby American again followed tradition with
expanded color options, equipment choices and styling changes, while
the performance improvements remained intact.

"The Shelby GT350's rich history is well-documented," said
Shelby American Vice President of Production Gary Davis. "People
value that heritage and tell us that they want this car to equal that
exclusivity. We're staying true to our commitment to deliver a small
block car with high performance, unique styling and collectability in
a way that honors our heritage."

The concept behind the current GT350 was to build a car that is light,
nimble and powerful. Beginning with the "small block" 5.0
liter Ford Mustang GT as its base, every aspect of the car is enhanced
or replaced to create the ultimate, balanced performance pony car that
is true to the spirit of the 1960's era Shelby GT350.

"We've taken another page out of the 'Carroll Shelby
playbook'," said Luft. "In the ever evolving automotive
market, we continue to adapt to meet customer needs. While we'll look
back on the current GT350 with great love and devotion, as Carroll
always said, 'our favorite car is the next one we build'."

Orders are now being taken for all 2012 - 2014 model year Shelby
American GT350's through the end of 2013; As of January 1, 2014, this
chapter of Shelby American history will close. Production will
continue on all existing models, including the Shelby GTS, GT500 Super
Snake and Shelby 1000, Shelby Raptor muscle truck and hot hatch Shelby
Focus ST.

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