Shelby American
Charger GLHS (1987)

Why it matters

The 1987 GLHS was the black Shelby Charger sold in a fixed, fully equipped specification, carrying the same engine modifications as the 1986 GLHS but with a heavier, more aerodynamic body that gave a slightly higher top speed.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Shelby purchased the last 1,000 black 1987 Shelby Chargers from Dodge and gave them essentially the engine changes of the 1986 GLHS. All cars were equipped the same way, with a moonroof, cassette stereo, console, rear defroster, air conditioning and stainless exhaust, and there were no factory options. Outside, the cars had black paint, a small side tape stripe, a Shelby windshield decal and a larger GLHS decal on the C-pillar.

Technical specifications

Engine

Transmission & drivetrain

Chassis, body & dimensions

Performance

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

1. 1
   1987 GLHS (Charger GLHS) Level B Shelby Registry (shelbyregistry.com)

   • Shelby purchased the last 1000 black 87 Shelby Chargers
   • top speed: 134 MPH
   • 0-60: 6.7 seconds
   • Quarter mile: 14.9

   Accessed 2026-11-12
2. 2
   Shelby Registry (shelbyregistry.com) – 1987 GLHS Level B

   • 1000 total production

   Accessed 2026-11-12
3. 3
   1987 GLHS (Charger GLHS) registered cars Level B Shelby Registry (shelbyregistry.com)

   • 416 registered (42%)

   Accessed 2026-11-12