Ford->ke31 announced today that the last retail 2014 Shelby GT500 Convertible will be auctioned on August 9, 2013 at the Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson. All the proceeds will go to the Brain Injury Association of America.

The winner of the auction->ke2845 will have the possibility to customize the GT500 Convertible->ke1359 according to his or her personal desire. Ford offers the opportunity to choose between any imaginable interior, exterior and striping package that will offer a buyer to create a one-off GT500. The car will also be signed by Indy 500->ke3200 winner, Parnelli Jones, who will attend the auction as well.

At the auction, Ford will also offer both Ride-and-Drive and hot lap experiences in the parking lot of the Atlantis Casino Resort. Visitors will have the chance to experience models like Shelby GT500, 2014 Focus ST and 2014 Fiesta ST.

Click past the jump to read more about the Shelby GT500 Convertible->ke144.

Shelby GT500 Convertible

The GT500 Convertible - just like its coupe brother - is currently one of the most powerful models ever offered by Ford. It is powered by 5.8-liter V-8 engine that delivers a total of 662 horsepower and 631 pound-feet of torque.

The GT500 can hit a top speed of 190 mph and goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 4 seconds.

On the U.S. market, the GT500 Convertible is priced from $59,800.