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[RogerS]

What are your thoughts for a limited run updated Shelby GT?

Roger

[clark17357]

Roger,

How many units would you be talking about?  Would it be pre-title?

Jim

[JeffJ]

I would keep with the GTS format and maybe push the 5.0 more.  Most people think the GTS is only for a V6, not knowing that there is is also a GT package.  Isn't the GTS 5.0 really a more modern version of the Shelby GT?  Other than not pre-title of course.  I would so get a 50th black gold GTS 5.0 right now if I could swing it.  Maybe soon, but not right now.  Just a thought.  I would think that the current GTS vs. a new Shelby GT would be about the same thing?

[TheKurgan]

No, I think it would devalue our cars in the long run.

[Rev Dennis]

I agree that the current V8 GTS is close to the '07-'08 Shelby GT.

[dh777]

I think you could sell them better if they were pre-title. Personally, I wouldn't want one, but I'm sure a pre-title car would help sales. I wouldn't have a problem with a run. I think the new cars are different enough that they wouldn't effect our cars that much. We have the first generation which will always be the best.

[ilmor]

I think it would make more sense to do a Shelby GT with the next generation Mustang (2014).  One for each generation.

[Frank S]

Were I a Shelby GT owner already, I'd hope an updated version would not be offered. It would have all the corrections that have come to the surface on these forums. Part of the SGT ownership mystique is the initiation ritual of coping with stripe and scoop problems, so anyone who didn't have to go through all that would not value the car as much (science has proved this principle).

For those who missed the opportunity first time around, a New Improved SGT would be very difficult to resist. Particularly if the option list included choice of colors, stripes, springs, wheels, tires and all the stuff SGT owners have slathered on with such joy and abandon. (Wait! make "Your Choice of Problems" an option!) Even more of an attractive offer if the price were close to that of the original SGTs.

Ain't gonna happen. Nice to dream about, however.

[Blown Away]

Damn, I thought this was going to be about the V8 Deep Draw hood...

I do want one of those!!

Dan

[demon666]

if shelby wants to build it, let him. he deservices it. in the long run it will increase the value of our original  06, 07 08, 09, shelbys. god bless caroll shelby. what do you think socalwrench?

[TAPD117]

Roger to keep costs down why don't you guys work out a deal with Ford and run it down the assembly line with the upgrades so you save on take off parts. If your going to do this I would kill the V8 GTS now and plow forward. I'd be in but I want more color/stripe selection and options, but don't want to pay more than about $15K for the base Shelby package similar to the 07-08 runs, the horsepower is already there, I think the tweaks would be handling and brakes along with cosmetic ques. Just my thoughts. Make it a limited edition run...... GG

Whoops edit edit edit, why didn't you call the Shebly GTS a Shelby GT and lets add driving lights as standard like the GT-H??????

I can tell this is going to be an interesting post.

GG

Edited by TAPD117, 04 May 2012 - 01:50 AM.

[mach 1 1970]

roger-SAI, on 03 May 2012 - 12:28 PM, said:

What are your thoughts for a limited run updated Shelby GT?

Roger

This is like 1969 you can't compete with the Boss and what next for Ford ? The Mach 1 .

[2+2]

roger-SAI, on 03 May 2012 - 12:28 PM, said:

What are your thoughts for a limited run updated Shelby GT?

Roger

I feel the 07'-08' SGT is an updated version of the 66' GT350 with its billet grill, hood scope, five spoke mag style wheels,  and no spoiler. That is the attraction for me, as it stands out at Shelby shows because of that vintage look.  Now if a 2014 SGT looked very similar to the 69'-70' GT350, I would be temped to raid the 401K for it.  I also favor metallic paint and silver stripes.

[SGT0225]

2+2, on 03 May 2012 - 06:43 PM, said:

I feel the 07'-08' SGT is an updated version of the 66' GT350 with its billet grill, hood scope, five spoke mag style wheels,  and no spoiler. That is the attraction for me, as it stands out at Shelby shows because of that vintage look.  Now if a 2014 SGT looked very similar to the 69'-70' GT350, I would be temped to raid the 401K for it.  I also favor metallic paint and silver stripes.

I did raid my 401k for my 07 SGT.  It was that important to have.

Shelby should consider a improved package after the BOSS 302 run ends.

[SGT/SC#0471]

I'm good where I am at with new cars for now.

Saying that if I was in the market, the taillights still don't do anything for me, unless given the GT350 taillight panel.

So fix that and you'd have a cooler car IMO.

[EL SHELBY]

For me it all depends on what is offered and what it looks like. The 07-08 SGT will always be more valuable than a standard Mustang GT but I don't believe it will be by much. How well they are cared for and mileage will dictate value more than anything.

If we are talking a choice of body and stripe colors with the SGT hood scoop, Ford Racing suspension on the Mustang GT track-pack car (Brembos and recaros) I would be very interested.

For me the though decision would be 'Do I want an New SGT or a BOSS?'

[2007_Shelby_GT]

roger-SAI, on 03 May 2012 - 12:28 PM, said:

What are your thoughts for a limited run updated Shelby GT?

Roger

Nope, don't do it!  I think the 06 GTH and the 07-08 Shelby GTs SHOULD have been the GT350, but that's water under the bridge.  There's plenty of choices out there now, and I'm betting (as stated above) that the Mach 1 won't be long in coming.

Sam

[07SGT0547]

2007_Shelby_GT, on 04 May 2012 - 07:54 AM, said:

Nope, don't do it!  I think the 06 GTH and the 07-08 Shelby GTs SHOULD have been the GT350, but that's water under the bridge.  There's plenty of choices out there now, and I'm betting (as stated above) that the Mach 1 won't be long in coming.

Sam

+1

[NordicShelby]

Roger,

CLEARLY Shelby needs to do a SHELBY BOSS 302.

Think about it .......there will be about 7,000 Bosses Built and many people will MOD them so why not offer a SHELBY BOSS package.

You better hurry up as mine is getting the Shelby Radiator and brake ducts within the next couple weeks. BMR shifter will be here in a couple weeks as well.

AND if people do MOD their Bosses for the sake of man kind please deduct those mod prices from the Shelby Boss package. Otherwise you will get people that just say SCREW it.

[NordicShelby]

I'm not bitter.......about that SR package....lol