Doug DeMuro's review of the 1999 Shelby Series 1 is decidedly negative (32/100), though he appreciates its driving dynamics and performance credentials more than expected. The car excels in driving technology with advanced inboard suspension and a satisfying manual transmission, plus its 4-liter V8 delivers 0-60 times in the low 4-second range with optional power packs reaching 540 horsepower. However, the Series 1 is plagued by severe livability and quality issues—exposed hoses in the footwell, a non-functional glove box screwed shut, cheap GM-sourced plastics throughout, and a catastrophic value proposition that pushed prices toward $200,000 while Shelby struggled to sell even half its planned 250-unit production run. This car is for driven-focused purists willing to overlook production compromises and poor interior quality for the sake of lightweight, manual-transmission thrills.