Sean Hyland Named Canada's Shelby Mod Shop

10-14-08: Shelby Automobiles, Inc. has named Sean Hyland Motorsport as the first authorized Shelby mod shop outside of the United States to build high performance versions of current generation Shelby and Ford Mustangs for enthusiasts across Canada. SHM will begin building factory authorized post-title Shelby Mustangs at their facility in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada in late November.

“The demand for Shelby performance has grown significantly over the past three years,” said Gary Davis, vice president of production at Shelby Automobiles. “So we’re teaming with top companies like SHM who share our passion for performance and high standards to satisfy that demand. Sean Hyland’s tremendous experience engineering parts for SN197 Mustangs compliments our philosophy of offering even more power, better braking and upgraded suspensions. Working together, we’ll broaden our portfolio of balanced performance parts for American customers, as well as provide access to Shelby post title packages for Canadian enthusiasts.”

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. Following a rigorous training program at the Shelby factory, SHM’s Shelby Mod Shop will offer Shelby Super Snake packages CS6, CS8, Shelby GT500 40th anniversary and Terlingua Racing Team packages. The authorized mod shop will also offer clothing, accessories and other merchandise items. Each vehicle will sport an official Shelby badge denoting the origin of all modifications for inclusion in the official Shelby Registry.

SHM will also enhance Mustangs with authentic Shelby Performance Parts. Individual components will include upgraded brakes, superchargers, suspension components and cosmetic pieces such as hoods and fascias exclusively designed at Shelby Automobiles. Shelby factory experts will be actively involved in helping the Mod Shop meet Carroll Shelby’s personal expectations for quality and delivery.

“Everyone at SHM is very excited to be a part of the Shelby Autos team,” added Sean Hyland, president and owner of Sean Hyland Motorsport. “Our company has been a dominate player in the modular engine business for over 20 years. We operate from a 22,000 square foot facility that offers every in-house service from upholstery and painting to engineering and Dynos. So, we’re very pleased that we will be able to offer enthusiasts throughout Canada a piece of the Shelby dream.”

Sean has been involved in motorsports for over 30 years, beginning at the age of 16. He founded Sean Hyland Motorsport in 1988 and is actively involved in working with competition cars and engines; he even developed new parts for the 4.6L. Sean and his staff are responsible for creating the acclaimed SHM race block and building an industry leading 400 hp naturally aspirated engine package for the MG in the United Kingdom. Production on Shelby post-title vehicles is expected to begin in late November 2008.

In addition to building post title vehicles, Shelby and SHM are working together to create a powerful line of 4.6- and 5.4L modular engines. Branded with the Shelby logo, there will be five engine options including a 4.6L 3-valve cast aluminum block that will crank out 600hp for ‘05 – ‘09 Mustang GTs, as well as a Shelby GT500 5.4 liter high output long block capable of 950hp. In addition to the engines, Shelby and SHM will also offer Shelby branded front and rear suspensions as well as a Shelby GT500 Power Pack. The engines, suspensions and power packs will be available soon from Shelby Automobiles.

“Not only will SHM build post-title Shelbys and powerful engines, but they’ll also offer genuine Shelby Performance Parts for drivers who are looking for a little more Shelby pizzazz,” stated Chris Pessinis, director of Shelby Mod Shop Operations. “Enthusiasts can add as much Shelby performance and design as they can handle, without having to head to Nevada to have the work done. And every post-title Shelby that rumbles out of the SHM Mod Shop will be part of the official Shelby Registry, making the car as exclusive as it is fast.”