Installation ofpost title packages for Shelby and Ford Mustangs has gone into high gear at Quantum Performance Ltd., a factory Authorized Shelby Automobiles Mod Shop in the Southwestern United States. Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK), has begun shipping “Super Snake”, CS8 and Terlingua Racing Team packages and components to Quantum, its third Mod Shop location to build high performance versions of current generation Shelby and Ford Mustangs for customers in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
“We’re excited to begin cranking out Super Snakes, Terlingua Racing Team cars and other post-title modified Shelbys,” said Ken Northum, managing partner of Quantum Performance. “The demand is very high in this region for these ultra high-performance American muscle cars and the facility has now moved into high gear to satisfy our customers.”
Authorized mod shops support the Las Vegas Shelby factory and modification facility by offering packages that enhance the handling, styling and power of current generation V6 and V8 Ford Mustangs and Shelbys. After intensive training by the Shelby factory team, Quantum’s Shelby Mod Shop is ready to begin installing Shelby “Super Snake” packages for the 2007 and 2008 Ford Shelby GT500, the Shelby CS6, CS8, Terlingua Racing Team and Shelby GT500 40th anniversary packages. Each vehicle will sport an official Shelby badge denoting the origin of all modifications for inclusion in the official Shelby Registry.
Over the past several months, Quantum Performance has been enhancing Mustangs with authentic Shelby Performance Parts. Individual components include upgraded brakes, superchargers, suspension components and cosmetic pieces such as hoods and fascias exclusively designed at Shelby Automobiles. Shelby factory experts were involved in helping the Mod Shop meet Carroll Shelby’s personal expectations for quality and delivery.
“Everyone on our team has high-octane gasoline running through their veins and a passion for American muscle cars,” stated Quantum Performance partner Glenn Martini. “We’ve been hot-rodding and restoring cars since we were teenagers, so it’s incredibly exciting to have a relationship with the ultimate American hot-rodder, Carroll Shelby, to bring his personal brand of performance to enthusiasts in this area.”
Quantum Performance was founded on five decades of business and automotive expertise. The team has built scores of high performance contemporary and vintage vehicles, enhanced hundreds of muscle cars and owned dozens of Shelbys. Members of the executive team have many years of experience in business and in participating in all forms of amateur racing. The company also pioneered a service program for vintage muscle cars that keep them in top condition. Quantum constructed a new facility dedicated to the Shelby Mod Shop program including a dyno, first-class showroom and assembly line.
QUANTUM PERFORMANCE GRAND OPENING
Quantum Performance, an official Authorized Shelby Mod Shop dedicated to the care and upgrade of all American muscle cars, will celebrate its grand opening on May 31, 2008. The family event, which will take place at Quantum Performance’s state-of-the-art shops at 13700 Diplomat Drive in Farmers Branch, will feature a free muscle car and hot rod “Show & Shine” Car Show from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. food, performance parts vendors, dyno contests and free admission and parking.
“Our facility is based on decades of experience earned at some of the most famous, credible motor works in the United States,” said Kenny Northum, managing partner. “We’re proud of it and our team, as well as our association with Shelby Automobiles. So we wanted to show it off with an event that really caters to enthusiasts and their families. The hot rod and muscle car show will be the highlight of the celebration, with prizes for top entries cars from the three major American marques.”
Quantum Performance offers a full complement of speed equipment, as well as an upscale customer service area and parts store. The company maintains, restores and customizes American contemporary and vintage iron by Ford, GM and Chrysler.
“With our experienced staff and high-tech facilities, we can handle anything from classic GM, Ford, and MOPARS to the newest Detroit iron,” added Glenn Martini, partner. “And thanks to our relationship with Shelby Automobiles, we’re the official ‘go-to’ shop for Shelby enthusiasts across the Southwest.”
Shelby Automobiles chose Quantum Performance as its third Mod Shop location. The “Southwest Shelby Mod Shop” facility installs packages that enhance the handling, styling and power of current generation V6 and V8 Ford Mustangs and Shelbys for enthusiasts in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Louisiana. The Shelby Mod Shop offers Shelby “Super Snake” packages for the 2007 and 2008 Ford Shelby GT500, the Shelby Terlingua Racing Team, CS6, CS8, and Shelby GT500 40th anniversary packages, as well as clothing and accessories. Each vehicle will sport an official Shelby badge denoting the origin of all modifications for inclusion in the official Shelby Registry.