autoevolution 7 Jan 2021, 12:49 UTC ·
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Goes Like Hell over the original proposal of
Coyote, a nameplate we now associate with the DOHC engine in the Ford F-150 and Mustang GT. Adding to the already convoluted nomenclature, Dodge rolled out the Omni GLH-T for the 1985 model year with a turbocharger for the 2.2-liter engine, translating to 146 horsepower.
But wait, there’s more! 500 examples of the breed, all of them painted in black, were sold to Shelby. These cars became the GLHS, which stands for
Goes Like Hell Some more, and the one in the photo gallery is chassis number 086 according to Mecum Auctions. Personally owned by Carroll, chassis number 1B3BZ18E9GD251155 looks like it was produced yesterday because the odometer shows just 8,176 miles (13,158 kilometers).
The Dodge Omni might not, on its face, look like a particularly interesting car. But this one has layers of rarity and intrigue, which explains why it’s estimated to sell at auction for $50,000 to $75,000.
Although there aren’t that many left on the road today, the Omni was Dodge’s little hatchback runabout. Part of Lee Iacocca’s legendary turnaround of the company, by the mid ’80s the brand was looking to inject a little spice into lineup.
Naturally, the creator of the Mustang decided to turn to his old pal Carroll Shelby. Inspired by the success of the Golf GTI, Dodge wanted to make a competitor. Thus, they shipped the car off to Shelby, who added some performance and called it the GLH, which is short for Goes Like Hell.