In the automobile modification world, a Cobra symbol means a bad news. “Cobra” is the logo of Shelby American. On September 26, 2015, Tianjin Grand Union Automobile Trade & Service Co., Ltd. (Grand Union Automobile) and Shelby American co-hosted the first China Modified Shelby F-150 2015 Limited Edition Auto Show. The event was also the first show of Shelby F-150 worldwide.

On the site of the first Modified Shelby F-150 2015 Limited Edition Auto Show

Exclusive dealer of Shelby F-150, Grand Union Automobile leads the modified automobile market in China

To sell world-class modified automobiles is the goal Grand Union Automobile has always been pursuing in modified automobile market. This event is not only the first show of Shelby F-150 in China by Shelby American, but also its first show worldwide. As the auto providers, VP of Shelby American Global Marketing, CEO of Tuscany Auto and CEO of Vtrac Auto attended the event. The VP of Shelby American Global Marketing announced that, because of the good expectation for the China market and in recognition of the overall strength of Grand Union Automobile, Shelby American will invest 60 Shelby F-150 automobiles in China at this time for the exclusive sale by Grand Union Automobile”.

It is reported that each of the exclusively provided 60 Shelby F-150 automobiles is equipped with two badges carrying Shelby CSM’s exclusive serial numbers to show its authentication and exclusiveness. Every Shelby F-150 will be recorded in Shelby’s global automobile registration system.  

Unveiling Shelby F-150 during the show

Uniqueness of Shelby F-150 is beyond imagination

To meet auto fans’ demand for Ford pickup truck, Shelby F-150 used Ford 5.0L 8V engine with 385 HP, and paired it with a high speed fuel injector and a JLT Carbon fiber intake tube to bump the horsepower to over 650. In addition, more than 45 of Shelby’s patented high performance upgrades were added to each Shelby F-150.

Shelby F-150’s bottom used BDS suspension and FOX bypass rear shocks. This unique system enables Shelby F-150 to switch freely between a luxury passenger car and a heavy duty off-road truck. The truck comes with large 18-inch wheels and Shelby etched practical and reliable BF Goodrich K02 All-Terrain tires. The Borla high performance Shelby-tuned dual exhaust system and its black exterior make the truck look second to none on the road. 

Grand Union Automobile brings American automobile modification culture to China

As an important subsidiary of China Grand Enterprise’s Commercial Trading Segment based in Tianjin Port, Grand Union Automobile mainly engages in the international trading business of automobiles with an emphasis on importing high-end passenger cars. The company has set up offices in North America, Mideast, Hong Kong, etc., and has established stable overseas automobile procurement channels. The company also has formed a nationwide sales and post-sale service network and occupies 20% of market share in China’s parallel imported automobile business, making it the leading company in imported automobile business. In 2015, the company became the first 17 pilot companies to conduct parallel imported automobile business in Shanghai Free Trade Zone and made to the top 100 company list of Tianjin.

With the sale of Shelby F-150 in China, Grand Union Automobile has demonstrated operational excellence in dealing high-end parallel imported cars. As the leader in selling parallel imported cars in China, the company hopes to bring American automobile modification culture to China, and help to establish the ecological environment of parallel imported cars in China.

A group photo of VP of Shelby American’s Global Marketing, CEO of Tuscany Auto, CEO of Vtrac Auto and senior officials of Grand Union Automobile