A rare 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake, featured in Deadpool 2 and The Interview, is going under the hammer at Mecum Auctions in Dallas this month. The heavily modified Shelby isn’t just a collectible Mustang, it’s a genuine piece of movie history with the performance credentials to match.
Registered as Lot S242, the car is listed with a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 producing a staggering 850 horsepower, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Showing only about 4,000 miles on the odometer, it comes from the Tom Katinic Collection and is one of the few known Super Snakes to appear on screen in multiple films.
The car’s presence in two Hollywood blockbusters adds unique provenance to an already exclusive performance icon, and Mecum expects the car to draw heavy interest from both Mustang enthusiasts and film memorabilia collectors.
Why the Super Snake Still Turns Heads
The Super Snake nameplate represents one of the most extreme expressions of Mustang performance ever built. Shelby American’s upgrade package boosted the standard GT500’s 550 hp to supercar-rivaling levels while adding distinctive bodywork, wheels, brakes, and suspension tuning.
Fifteen years later, its spiritual successors continue to evolve. The recently unveiled 2026 Shelby Super Snake-R shows how Shelby American is keeping the legacy alive with track-focused upgrades and record-breaking horsepower.
Meanwhile, collector interest in modern Shelby models remains intense. Even recent GT500s continue to command strong prices, proof that the Shelby brand retains near-mythic status among enthusiasts.
Provenance Adds the Premium
Movie cars often bring unpredictable results at auction. Some trade primarily on performance, while others gain value through celebrity exposure. In this case, the GT500 Super Snake checks both boxes: bona fide Shelby credentials and confirmed film use. Documentation, on-set photos, and VIN verification all bolster the car’s authenticity.
Still, buyers should remember that collector value can fluctuate. While Shelby coupes and Cobras typically hold steady, modern replicas and tributes like the 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica show how the market also embraces affordable alternatives for those chasing the Shelby aesthetic without the six-figure premiums.
Why It Matters
This Super Snake is a snapshot of an era when muscle cars became pop-culture fixtures once again. The combination of hand-built performance, low production volume, and on-screen exposure makes it a standout even in a crowded collector scene.
Whether it sells for six or seven figures, the car reinforces how Carroll Shelby’s legacy still resonates through every loud, supercharged Mustang that bears his name, from collectible movie cars to the next-generation monsters still rolling out of Las Vegas today.
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