Is there a Shelby Dodge?
Yes. There have been Shelby-tuned Dodge cars in the past, most famously the Omni GLHS and a small line of CSX variants based on the Shadow/Daytona platforms, but there is no ongoing Dodge lineup carrying the Shelby badge today.
To understand what this means, this article explains the history of the Shelby American collaboration with Dodge, identifies the notable models that carried the Shelby name, and describes how these cars are viewed by collectors and enthusiasts in the modern era.
Notable Shelby-modified Dodges
The following are the best-known examples from the late 1980s and early 1990s when Shelby American partnered with Dodge to produce limited-run performance cars. The list highlights the main models and their general characteristics.
- Omni GLHS (Go Like Hell Shelby) — a limited-run turbocharged variant of the Dodge Omni hatchback, developed by Shelby American and sold through Dodge dealers in 1987.
- CSX family (Shadow/Daytona platform) — a small group of Shelby-tuned Dodge models produced in the late 1980s to early 1990s, based on the Dodge Shadow/Daytona chassis and emphasizing performance upgrades over stock variants.
Because production numbers were small and documentation varies by source, exact counts and designations are sometimes debated among enthusiasts. These cars today are prized by collectors for their rarity and the Shelby-era engineering philosophy.
Legacy and current status
Today there is no active Dodge model carrying the Shelby badge. The Shelby name in modern performance work is largely associated with Ford Mustang projects, with Shelby American focusing on Ford-based builds and licensing arrangements rather than a continued Dodge lineup. The historical Shelby-Dodge era remains a notable chapter in American tuner culture.
Summary
In brief, Shelby American produced a handful of Dodge vehicles in the late 1980s and early 1990s, most famously the Omni GLHS and a family of Shadow/Daytona-based CSX models. While these cars hold a special place in automotive history and fetch interest from collectors, there is no current official Shelby-Dodge program. The Shelby legacy today is primarily linked to Ford performance cars, with Dodge-based Shelby projects confined to the historical record.
