A new rumor suggests that the legendary Shelby GT500 Mustang is headed for production in the near future. The rumor can be traced back to a now-deleted post on the r/Mustang Reddit page that shows what looks to be a leaked United Auto Workers internal memo.

Recent leaks indicate that Ford will resurrect the Mustang Shelby GT500 as its final run concluded after the 2022 model year by launching this iconic car for the 2026 model year. After its conclusion post the 2022 launch the GT500 model will return in 2026 along with its engine and 760 horsepower rating.

Heavily camouflaged prototypes of the next-generation Shelby GT500 indicate both fastback and canvas-topped options for the superpony

Ford's Mustang Shelby GT500 has always been the top shelf of performance within the Mustang lineup—well, until Ford went and developed the Mustang GTD—but it disappeared after the 2022 model year, just before the S550-generation Mustang made way for the current S650 model.

A UAW memo cites staffing increases to support added production of engines for Bronco Sport and Maverick, as well as a new engine for a GT500.