For Sale $27,500
1986 Dodge Omni GLHS Shelby Project Blog
1 of 500. 51,000 actual miles
Another project 80’s hot hatch found its way to my shop in the fall of 2025. The Shelby Mopar GLHS cars and their now popular following GLHS :”Goes Like Hell S’More”, by Shelby. Specifically the 4 door Omni versions that have seen big sales numbers in recent years.
The Dodge Omni Shelby GLHS was a limited-production, high-performance hot hatch from 1986, built on the Dodge Omni platform but enhanced by Carroll Shelby’s team. Known as “Goes Like Hell-S’more,” it featured a more powerful, turbocharged and intercooled 2.2L engine producing 175 horsepower, along with upgraded suspension, larger brakes, and distinctive Shelby styling. With a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds, it was an iconic and rare “sleeper” car that blended practicality with speed.
September 2025: Timeline
Tuesday- Find car in Montanna. Work deal with private seller and wire funds.
Wednesday- Arrange shipping to Minnesota and complete wire transfer. Title gets put in mail. Seller drops off car and shipping location, also loads extra parts into car.
Seat upholstery ordered. $576 w shipping.
Thursday- Car is loaded on transport at 9PM. Added vehicle to my Octane Road Insurance Broker collector car policy Agent Jake Mayne www.octaneroad.com $55.00 per year agreed value coverage
Friday- Title arrives.
Saturday- Car arrives in Minnesota. Meet transport and pick up car 10 miles form my house. (Finally get to use my truck and trailer again). Get car home, road test and assess. Car drives amazing! AC blows cold. Turbo spools as it should. Additional inspection and extra parts inventory. NOS grille and NOS complete Mopar decals. a $20 unused travelers check, extra miscellaneous parts and best of all. A “don’t mess with my 2.2“ Mopar direct connection T-shirt,
Sunday- Prep for body shop drop off Sunday evening. Less than 24 hours from possession the car is stripped and prepped for body/paint shop and at the paint shop Temp wheels are being used so the Shelby wheels can be professionally restored.
The photo I made my buying decision from.
Before After
VIdeo https://youtu.be/AVgVitu6etA?si=7cwN9In4xuPD5Nae
Before photos from transport driver at night.
Hauling car home after meeting the transport driver.
First time car is in my garage. Assessment and inspection of what I bought.
Misc. Photos of condition and contents sent with the car.
After removing the fog lamp cover, the original sticker was still attached to the lamp.
A $20 travelers check found in the pages of the owners manual . Of course mailed seller.
An extra two piece intake manifold,
An NOS complete GLHS Shelby decal graphics kit in the original Mopar boxes.
NOS Grille and other misc treasures.
A “Don’t mess with my 2.2” T shirt.
SUNDAY TEAR DOWN 24 hours from taking possession car is at body shop . Less than 24 hours from possession the car is stripped and prepped for body/paint shop and at the paint shop Temp wheels are being used so the Shelby wheels can be professionally restored
Week 3: October 2025
Bodyshop progress- DIngs and dents repaired. The car had a new OEM hood put on it at one point. Thinking hail damage. Car is pained at awaiting final buffing.
Seats: Before- The corduroy material used in the center of the seats is known to simply deteriorate and separate from the foam backing. Similar to the headliner material. These items can be repaired and replacement material is available. $179/yard. $576 with shipping for the seat material. Labor not included.
Before After
Wheels- Before & after. Shelby stamped “Centurion “Wheels. Professional restored inside and out.
After 
Day 20 of ownership the car is back from the paint shop, wheels are professionally restored, and the seats are currently under the knife getting the new upholstery sewn in. Today I reassembled the car, putting on the ground effects, taillights and misc. trim.
Next is replacing the headliner material that is a common failure. With the seats out of the car, this will prove to be much easier but still challenging for this aging body (yours truly).
October 11, 2025- Decals applied.
The Dodge Omni Shelby GLHS was a limited-production, high-performance hot hatch from 1986, built on the Dodge Omni platform but enhanced by Carroll Shelby’s team. Known as “Goes Like Hell-S’more,” it featured a more powerful, turbocharged and intercooled 2.2L engine producing 175 horsepower, along with upgraded suspension, larger brakes, and distinctive Shelby styling. With a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds, it was an iconic and rare “sleeper” car that blended practicality with speed.
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Performance:
The GLHS’s key feature was its upgraded turbocharged 2.2L inline-4 engine, enhanced with an intercooler for improved power and efficiency.
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Engine Specs:
Factory-rated at 175 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque, the engine could be further boosted with a performance computer module to reach 205 horsepower.
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Handling and Brakes:
The car boasted a performance-tuned suspension with Koni adjustable shocks, stiffer springs, and larger brakes for enhanced road-holding.
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Exterior:
The GLHS was distinguished by its blacked-out paint scheme, Shelby Centurion wheels, wider tires, and signature Shelby decals and graphics.
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Transmission:
Power was delivered to the front wheels through a 5-speed manual transaxle.
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Rarity:
Only 500 units of the 1986 Dodge Omni Shelby GLHS were produced, making it a rare and collectible American car.
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“Sleeper” Car:
The GLHS was considered a “sleeper” car because its performance capabilities far exceeded its practical, unremarkable Omni hatchback appearance.
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Carroll Shelby’s Vision:
The car represented Carroll Shelby’s ability to take an ordinary vehicle and transform it into a thrilling, high-performance machine.
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Historical Context:It was a significant force in the performance hatchback world of the 1980s and a notable example of American muscle car engineering.
External Links to info on the GLHS “Goes Like Hell S’more” cars.
