In this article we will be discussing the rear light clusters which are made up of many tiny LED’s and a control module integrated into the clusters

For anybody thinking of shipping a GT500 to the UK we strongly advise against carrying out the below work on your car unless you are a trained IVA engineer. Our engineers are experienced in all makes/models of US vehicles shipped to the UK

The best way to modify a car shipped to the UK for the IVA test is to ensure modifications are carried out how they would have been in the factory, and ensuring no additional load is placed upon the sensitive electronics

We take apart the rear light clusters, dismantle each light control board and painstakingly replace each individual LED with the correct colour and intensity for UK road usage:

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The GT500CR was the best of both worlds with the classic good looks of the original Shelbys combined with the performance of a 545 horsepower V8 and modern suspension system. Now Classic Recreations is taking it a step further with the introduction of the Shelby GT500 CR Venom. The new high performance model pairs a ProCharger F1-R centrifugal supercharger with the 427ci V8 to produce a tire-shredding 780 horsepower.

In addition to the supercharged engine, the suspension has been upgraded, larger brakes fitted, and wider wheels and tires have been added to handle the extra horsepower. Inside, race-style bucket seats, a 200 mph speedometer, and Venom badging have been added to the standard GT500CR components

Performance is incredible with 0-60 in less than 4 seconds….

Shipping a GT500CR Venom to UK

We can handle the full import of this vehicle to the UK. Car is on a 1967 Chassis so will not require IVA testing. For more information please call 01908 887917

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We have developed a superior method of modifying the 2013+ Mustang / Shelby / Boss rear lights to ensure the car looks completely factory finish yet complies with UK road rules and IVA test criteria. We do this by painstakingly removing all the tiny board mounted red LED’s in the rear light clusters and replacing them with amber ones to shine through the existing red lens clusters. We also use our in-house developed light control module to ensure circuits are changed to separate the brake feed in the safest possible way

The side repeaters are very carefully wired into the wing mirrors with zero visible wiring and tiny LED’s that are virtually invisible when not flashing but very bright when they are

The below video shows how we convert the 2013 Mustang rear lights for UK use and IVA test compliance

At the front of the car we take apart the headlights to remove the kick from the beam:

Shipping a Shelby GT500 to the UK

We specialise in Mustangs and carry out any IVA modifications using our inhouse developed Lighting Control Unit which safely powers the additional lighting required without any damage to ECU or other SJB’s.

For 2005-2009 we can replace the entire rear light cluster with a sealed European lighting unit and for 2010+ we can utilise LED’s to ensure an invisible IVA conversion

For an accurate quote for importing your Mustang to the UK please use our unique instant quote system at ShipMyCar

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550bhp in a Cobra is insanely quick and fairly frightening with top down, loud driving, but can you live with one day-to-day like the Shelby Supersnake? That is pretty much the conclusion to the below video – the Cobra is quicker round the track but the Supersnake is such an easy to live with vehicle…

Shipping a Cobra to the UK can be a challenge getting them through the IVA test – as most are replicas built and titled less than ten years ago they will require IVA modifications and testing – we know all the modifications needed and can carry out all these changes and testing for you which include (but certainly not limited to): new steering wheel, seats with head rests, 3-point seat belts, new dashboard switches, radius edges of all chrome parts, catalytic convertor, etc etc

The Shelby Supersnake is very straightforward to get through the IVA test, we carry out our usual IVA modifications using our ShipMyCar Lighting Control Unit and Invisible IVA Package

Shipping to UK

Before you organise the shipping of your Shelby to the UK, please contact us first to talk through the process

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Additional upgrades include a full body kit, Cragar wheels, larger brakes, sport suspension and more. The convertible also comes with the option of a light bar

IVA modifications here in the UK will be straightforward using invisible IVA techniques at ShipMyCar – we will keep the original look of the car whilst making it compliant to UK IVA standards.

If you are interested in shipping one back please speak to us first for a full breakdown of all cost involved | Tel: 01908 887917

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This is a great way to check out some truly fantastic cars, and of course the Mustang Club’s amazing video talent! It’s astonishing to see how much they can accomplish in such a short time, and the video is riveting for those who love watching a Mustang in action.

If you’ve not seen the video yet, then this won’t take up much of your time – you can get right back to filling out your car breakdown cover forms or playing Gran Turismo in a few minutes. Then again, you might just spend the evening watching it over and over and tweeting about it, so you never know! So kick back, put the lights off, and watch the Polish Mustang Club’s best ever video production.

For more information on the Polish Mustang Club please Click here

If you are looking to ship a Mustang or any other car back to the UK and would like an instant quote for our full import package please visit our car shipping website for a full instant quote

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Pricing for a 50th Anniversary Cobra rolling chassis (car minus drivetrain) is set at $69,995 or $134,995 for an aluminum-bodied car. Expensive, yes, but with just 50 units slated for production, we can see them getting snapped up pretty quickly.

We have brought a number of Cobra’s into the UK and you must be aware of the amount of work needed to get one through an IVA test – any Cobra with a US registration over ten years old will require IVA testing once shipped to the UK and it is not an easy test to get through! A few items which need altering to comply with IVA requirements:

• Wooden steering wheel must be changed
• Sharp edges removed – any edge that has a small radius must be either covered or smoothed – on many Cobras that will include window trims, internal switches, fuel cap, many chrome parts
• Noise and emissions – exhaust must meet IVA requirements which will mean at least the addition of catalytic convertors
• Seats – must switch over seats for race seats with headrests
• Fuel cap must be lockable or not be able to be removed from key when off of car
• Lights – will need to be amber indicators, side lights, side repeater indicators, headlights pointing in correct direction and brake lights separate to indicators
• Rear fog light
• Windscreen heater
• Windscreen wipers
• Door locks changed to include two stage closing with proper latch
• and more….

If you are thinking of bringing a kit car back to the UK which is less than ten years old we recommend you contact ShipMyCar not only for your car shipping requirements but also to obtain more information on our IVA modification packages – why have the stress of all of the above when we can get it all done for you!?

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]]> https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/2011-shelby-supersnake/ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:24:54 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=604 New 2011 Shelby GT500 Supersnake Test Drive

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]]> The new GT500 Supersnake by Shelby features a Whipple Supercharger generating 750bhp

As the last lot of supersnakes we imported into the UK, the new ones seems just as incredibly quick and frightening to drive quickly:

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]]> https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/our-mustang-on-top-gear/ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:11:58 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=536 Roush Mustang on BBC Top Gear

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]]> A couple of years back we let BBC Top Gear borrow one of our Roush Stage 3 Mustangs – The Stig gave it a good thrashing round the track and Clarkson even said it was a “properly good car” – quite the compliment for an American car!

Watch the video here:


Here is a sneaky shot we got of the Stig with the car after the track drive:




Unfortunately on the show they stated the Roush was £10k more than the Shelby when in fact they are actually cheaper than the Shelby, but nevertheless, a great day out!

The Roush was fine to drive back to our ShipMyCar offices afterwards – brakes were a bit on the spongy side but generally all was OK considering the thrashing it was given

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