Shelby built his name racing Fords, but in the ’80s and ’90s, he focused on Mopar turbo power. This Charger GLH-S is a real Shelby collectible because it is one of only 1,000 that were made in 1987. Lightweight and packed with torque-steering excitement, it offers a unique Shelby experience. Is there something faster than Going to Hell? I’m really unhappy—a few more. In the 1980s, Carroll Shelby turned his hot-rodding skills to helping Dodge make turbocharged front-wheel-drive cars that were real beasts. It was a Mopar hot hatchback that looked like a small box. At the time, it may have surprised some Mustang GT drivers. By the time the boosted Charger got there, everyone knew the secret. The GLH-S emblem is a way to indicate that a Dodge is quite fast. The 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S is a powerful and rare car. Only 1000 were made for that year. The Hearst Autos division, which includes Invoice Pricing, is selling this particular model, chassis #698, through its subsidiary Bring a Trailer. It has Shelby’s name all over it, a five-speed manual transmission, and 175 turbocharged horsepower that’s ready to go. Get excited. Shelby and Dodge worked together mainly because Lee Iacocca took over Chrysler in the late 1970s when the company’s finances were about to fail. Chrysler’s finances were saved by moving to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, and improvements like the first Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager minivans helped the company start making money again. Iacocca called up an old friend named Carroll because he knew that some flash would help move the metal. Even though the cars Chrysler was working on at the time weren’t V-8 Mustangs, Iacocca thought that Shelby’s magic might work, and they knew about Ford’s racing operations. Shelby’s name is on it. From 1983 to the 1990s, Dodge backed Mopar Pride. There were two kinds: those made by Chrysler under contract and those sent to California so Shelby could change them. The GLH-S charger is one of these. The GLH-S had a 2.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that made 175 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. It also had many Shelby logos on the outside, inside, and even under the car. With this engine, many turbo-dodges could go down the dragstrip in 13 seconds or less. It’s easy to change by adding more boost. However, this Charger GLH-S is a collectible because Shelby built it, so it’s good to see that it has been fixed. It has only 10,000 miles on it, new stickers, the original 15-inch wheels, and a factory cabin that has been well taken care of. It takes us back to a time when the Shelby name was linked to front-wheel-drive torque-steering cars instead of loud Mustangs and Cobras. This beautiful little Charger, a real low-volume Shelby design, makes me miss the 1980s. Now is your chance to drive like a pro anywhere—you know where. November 14 is the last day to bid.
