The quickest ever accelerating Shelby Mustang GT500E, 2004 NHRA/AMS Pro Modified World Championship car driven by Mike Ashley went up for bid on Ebay. The bid started at $395,000.00 and could reach the seven figure mark before bidding is closed December 17th.

The car is the drag race version of the 67 Shelby Mustang GT500E featured in the movie "Gone in 60 Seconds". Carroll Shelby himself was at the finish line when Mike Ashley pulled the parachutes and stopped the 230 MPH World Championship Shelby to accept the 2004 Championship trophy.

Motorsports legend Shelby, was quick to praise the team for delivering the World Championship, "I am proud of the team and proud to be apart of this very, very exciting day for all of us" as Ashley accepted the trophy on national television. The car has been featured in magazines, television sports networks and Internet worldwide.

"I believe marketing our World Championship car on Ebay would provide us with the deepest market penetration and the highest level of exposure for this transaction," stated Mike Ashley.

Ten percent of sale proceeds will be donated to the Carroll Shelby Children's foundation.

Mike Ashley is available for interview.