2010 Ford Mustang/Shelby GT500 Convertible

The 2010 Ford Mustang continues to be seen with less and less camouflage as its November launch date at the 2008 L.A. auto show approaches. Most recently, a barely-disguised prototype was captured on camera by a sharp-eyed novice. A similarly undisguised prototype of a new Shelby GT500 Convertible was caught testing as well by the veteran shooters at KGP photography.

What can be gleaned from these latest shots are new headlights with integrated amber lights and more rounded taillights in less blocky front and rear ends. While the retro style is definitely still there, the 2010 Mustang is more refined and modern looking than the 2005 design.

The Shelby gets more pronounced front end changes than the regular Mustang, featuring a larger hood bulge to accommodate what should be a supercharged V-8 (the current car has a blown 5.4-liter on board), revised hood ducts, and possibly fender vents -- a design touch currently en vogue at the Blue Oval.

The interior will get some updates as well. These include a redesigned center stack, new air vents, new gauges, and a new steering wheel with revised control placement -- cruise control is now on the left side and SYNC control buttons are on the right. However, so far Ford has been able to keep a tight lid on all engine information.

Stay tuned to motortrend.com for more information on the 2010 Ford Mustang as it becomes available.