Last October, Shelby American unveiled new variants of the refreshed-for-2024 Ford F-150 Raptor and Raptor R, officially known as the Shelby Ford F-150 Baja Raptor and Raptor R. Those fortified off-roaders subsequently launched and have been on sale via select Tuscany and Ford dealers in North America for some time now. However, a one-off 2024 Shelby Ford F-150 Raptor R designed in collaboration with Barrett-Jackson is now set to be auctioned off, with all of the proceeds going to benefit the Carroll Shelby Foundation and the African Parks Foundation of America.
This very special 2024 Shelby Ford F-150 Raptor R is set to be auctioned off later this week at Barrett-Jackson’s flagship Scottsdale event, and it’s a true one-off sporting a prototype Shelby serial number. It’s powered by the supercharged Ford 5.2L V8 that’s been fortified with a host of upgrades that help it pump out more than 900 horsepower, along with a Shelby by BDS suspension system, 18-inch flow-forged wheels, and 37-inch mud-terrain tires.
On the outside, this one-off Shelby Ford F-150 Raptor R touts a unique hood with intake and extraction vents, power running boards with rock sliders and entry lighting, and a custom grille insert – plus a host of Barrett-Jackson logos and design elements that aren’t present on any other build. Inside the cabin, one will find Shelby-branded leather seat covers with red accents, a serialized dash plaque, and billet pedals, too.
“This particular truck has special Barrett-Jackson logos and design elements, making it the only one of its kind,” said Vince LaViolette, Shelby American Vice President of Operations and Chief Designer. “We modified the stripes and badges with Barrett-Jackson logos, much as we did for the 2008 Shelby GT. Inside, the Barrett-Jackson and Shelby theme continues across the leather seats, dashboard and floor mats. The truck is so unique that it has a prototype Shelby Serial number, offering more collectability.”
“Carroll loved V8 powered muscle trucks and the Shelby Raptor R has all the attributes that he wanted in a Shelby vehicle,” said Gary Patterson, president of Shelby American. “Leveraging the capabilities of the Ford Raptor, our V8 powered R has more power, refinement, technology and handling capabilities. The Shelby Raptor R redefines the boundaries of off-road excellence.”
Comment
BA truck