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15 Cars From the 80s That Only Existed Because of Loopholes

11. Dodge Shelby GLHS

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A rare Dodge Shelby GLHS hot hatch sits gleaming in the sunlight, showcasing its sporty lines and Shelby badging. | Image from en.wikipedia.org (Creative Commons Licensed)

The Dodge Shelby GLHS (“Goes Like Hell S’more”) was birthed from Carroll Shelby’s expertise and clever use of emissions loopholes. By producing a limited run, Shelby bypassed stricter regulations, enabling significant performance upgrades and a turbocharged engine delivering far more horsepower than standard models. This transformed an economy hatchback into a genuine street racer. Read more about the GLHS at Hagerty and MotorTrend.

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