Shelby Mustangs---Hot Commodity

[Sooner in Tampa]

:eek: Damn I knew these things would be popular...but DAMN



NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Ford hasn't yet announced the price of the 2007 Shelby Cobra GT500. But, whatever it is, buyers have already indicated a willingness to pay at least $20,000 more.
The Shelby Cobra GT500 is a version of the popular Ford Mustang equipped with a 500-horsepower supercharged V-8 engine. The original Shelby GT500s, made in the late 1960s by race driver turned sports car maker Carroll Shelby, are now highly coveted collectibles that can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. (Far fewer of those cars were built than the approximately 8,000 per year a Ford spokesman says will be made of the new version.)
On eBayMotors.com, one Texas dealership is advertising a 2007 Shelby GT500 with a "Buy it now" price of $99,999. So far, no-one's paid that much, but bids in that auction were already over $65,000 as of Wednesday afternoon.
The first 2007 Shelby GT500s are expected to arrive in dealerships at the end of May with most dealerships getting just one or two to sell.




http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/shows/nyias05/wallpaper/5.jpg

http://i.cnn.net/money/popups/2005/autos/ny_autoshow/c.jpg

[Sooner_Bob]

whoa . . .

[picasso]

it's still a Ford right?

[SoonerBorn68]

I remember when the new T-Bird and GT came out. Due to the limited supply some dealers put an "additional dealer markup" sticker on it...basically jacking up the price thousands of dollars because they could.

[Jimminy Crimson]

that's pretty cool right there

[picasso]

that's pretty cool right there
the car? or the dorky designers in their $3,000 suits?

[Jimminy Crimson]

the car? or the dorky designers in their $3,000 suits?

the token asian with the diet coke

of course

[OU4LIFE]

it's still a Ford right?

you damn right.

[TopDaugIn2000]

I remember when the new T-Bird and GT came out. Due to the limited supply some dealers put an "additional dealer markup" sticker on it...basically jacking up the price thousands of dollars because they could.

They did that with the 07 Camry's when they came out about 3 months ago. Every Toyota dealer had ONE, and they were marked up $3K over sticker. Now they are selling for sticker. I'm gonna hold out just a little longer though.

[Boomer.....]

Bad azz!

[jkm, the stolen pifwafwi]

I remember when the new T-Bird and GT came out. Due to the limited supply some dealers put an "additional dealer markup" sticker on it...basically jacking up the price thousands of dollars because they could.

in the state of washington, EVERY car has that crap. i was at a mitsu dealership last weekend and the evo's had a 10k markup on them...

[OU4LIFE]

There should never be any Toy-ota talk in a Mustang thread.

ever.

evar.

[Sooner in Tampa]

There should never be any Toy-ota talk in a Mustang thread.

ever.

evar.Or Mistu !!! This is a muscle car thread.:eddie:

[sooneron]

I'm surprised TD2K took until this thread was 8 posts old.

:D

[1stTimeCaller]

yep, no discussing grocery getters in a Shelby thread, morans.

That is one sweet ride.

[TopDaugIn2000]

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[Boarder]

oooooh, racecars!

[Taxman71]

Let me guess, the "Service Engine Light Soon" comes on around 30,000 and Ford wants $200 to run diagnostics and $300 to replace the dpfe sensor. Suckers.

[TopDaugIn2000]

Time to ghey up your thread. YWIA
http://mini-exchange.com/MINI%20Cooper%20Cabrio.jpg

http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~millernp/Websites/Civic.jpg

http://www.c-one.co.jp/zoom-2005/corolla-r.jpg

http://www.wickedbodies.net/03-On-Cavalier/Chevy%20Cavalier%2003-04%20-%20bomber%20complete%20kit2.jpg

[mrowl]

any "muscle car" that is offered with a V-6, is no longer a muscle car.

[TopDaugIn2000]

oh, you wanted FORDS.
here
http://www.siamcar.com/wallpaper/ford/focus_rc.jpg
this one is such a nice color
http://www.caradisiac.com/media/images/le_mag/mag251/ford-focus-st-s4b.jpg
classic one, my mom had one of these
http://www.edmunds.com/media/editorial/writeanddrive/fivegoodcheapcars/80.ford.fiesta.500.jpg

[Sooner in Tampa]

TD2K :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[SoonerBorn68]

OK. This thread can't be complete without the specs. and the sound (http://www.mustangheaven.com/stangspecs/2007cobra/Cut1shelby.mp3)

Engine
Type V-8
Manufacturing location Romeo, Michigan
Configuration Iron Block and Aluminum Heads
Intake manifold Cast-aluminum with screw-type supercharger and air-to-water intercooler
Exhaust manifold Cast iron
Crankshaft Forged steel
Throttle body Dual 55 mm, electronic
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Valve diameter Intake: 37.0 mm
Exhaust: 32.0 mm
Pistons Forged aluminum
Connecting rods Cracked forged steel I-beams
Ignition Coil-on-plug
Bore x stroke 3.552 x 4.165 in. / 90.22 x 105.8 mm
Displacement 330 cu. in. / 5,409 cc
Horsepower More than 450
Torque 450 lb.-ft

Drivetrain
Layout Rear-wheel drive

Transmission
Standard (Type) T-56 6-speed manual
Gear ratios
1st 2.97
2nd 1.78
3rd 1.3
4th 1.0
5th .80
6th .63
Final drive 3.31

Suspension
Front Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 34-mm tubular stabilizer bar
Rear Three-link solid axle with coil springs, Panhard rod, 24-mm solid stabilizer bar

Brakes
Type Four wheel power disc
Front Brembo 14-inch vented and cross-drilled disc, four-piston aluminum calipers
Rear Brembo 13-inch vented and cross-drilled disc, two-piston calipers

Wheels and Tires
P255/45R19 tires and 19 x 9.5-in machined aluminum wheels


I can't find any standing 1/4 mile times, but with a 3.31 final drive & a top speed of 175, I'll guess this bad boy will be a mid to low 11 car. :D

I may be able to afford one of these in about...never.

[1stTimeCaller]

there's no focking differencr between the quality of a new yota or a new Ford.

Those of you that think so are retarded and ignorant.

[TopDaugIn2000]

more fords for your viewing pleasure:
http://www.autoseekandsell.com/userimages/ACF57C.JPG
http://slb.careercast.com/ccimages/nctd/00fordwindstar.jpg
and let's not forget the gas guzzling **** you mobiles either:
http://images.securedwebform.com/stock/300/ford/excursion/2000/5od.jpg
http://www.lambodoors.biz/images/cars/Ford/Expedition%2003-05/tn-ford_2003_2004_expedition__image2.jpg

[1stTimeCaller]

http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/17-24861-569874-25966/85ToyotaVan.jpg

Game. Set. Match.

thanks for playing

[1stTimeCaller]

http://www.rtpnet.org/~teaa/tercel/start/tercel-lr-1.jpg

Nice looking Tercel

[TopDaugIn2000]

Oh I'm not playing a game. They told me sports cars, and particularly fords. So I just thought I'd share a few.

[TopDaugIn2000]

I wonder if Ford has "retro" plans for this one yet. It'll always be a classic:
http://ohv.prettyblack.jp/IMG_6583.JPG
even better in green
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/1968_Ford_LTD_Country_Squire.jpg/250px-1968_Ford_LTD_Country_Squire.jpg

[mrowl]

game. set. match. WTF is this? a disgrace to muscle cars everywhere.

http://www.hansenandyoung.com/library/1995%20Ford%20Mustang%20Green.jpg

[PAW]

[QUOTE=TopDaugIn2000]more fords for your viewing pleasure:
http://www.autoseekandsell.com/userimages/ACF57C.JPG

Heh, ours is blue. Gave it to my 16 year old son and he promptly hung beads in the side door.

[TopDaugIn2000]

[QUOTE=TopDaugIn2000]more fords for your viewing pleasure:
http://www.autoseekandsell.com/userimages/ACF57C.JPG

Heh, ours is blue. Gave it to my 16 year old son and he promptly hung beads in the side door. Told him the mattress had to come out.

a former boss of mine had one just like the one I posted. He worked construction on the side and used it to haul all his equipment.

[Mjcpr]

http://www.mustangii.org/gallery/HanspeterBurkart/mustang_II.jpg

[1stTimeCaller]

game. set. match. WTF is this? a disgrace to muscle cars everywhere.

http://www.hansenandyoung.com/library/1995%20Ford%20Mustang%20Green.jpg

that's not a muscle car.

any more questions you'd like cleared up?

;)

[Sooner in Tampa]

You ****ers are totally thrashing a perfectly good muscle card thread!!!!! Dammit

[TopDaugIn2000]

on a serious note, if you'd like to drop $150K on one of these (better hurry though, this is the last year they're gonna make em) you get a brand spankin new OEM Covercraft cover for FREEEEEEEE with your purchase!!!!!
http://clabedan.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/p_ford_gt_2006_1.jpg

[SoonerBorn68]

Hey TD2K, POS Fords helped me make a living for 12 years, so it don't bother me. :D

[TopDaugIn2000]

You ****ers are totally thrashing a perfectly good muscle card thread!!!!! Dammit

that was the plan. :P :D :P

[SoonerBorn68]

But, imports suck.

[TopDaugIn2000]

my step-dad had one of these when he married my mom:
http://www.carsearch.com/photos/779827.jpeg
black 63 galaxie
which he sold shortly after. but kept his 62 thunderbird

[Mjcpr]

That's red.

YWIA

[TopDaugIn2000]

But, imports suck.

yeah, that's why NO ONE ever buys them :rolleyes:

[TopDaugIn2000]

That's red.

YWIA

yes, thank you, I realize that. The one he had was black.

[SoonerBorn68]

yeah, that's why NO ONE ever buys them :rolleyes:

I don't. JMO.

Oh, and don't forget to change that $600 timing belt...

[Sooner in Tampa]

MUSCLE CAR!!!!!

http://www.thefinishingtouchinc.com/images/examples/thumbs/images/1967%20Chevelle%203_jpg.jpg

[BeetDigger]

more fords for your viewing pleasure:
http://images.securedwebform.com/stock/300/ford/excursion/2000/5od.jpg



The Excursion will be the poster child for environmental disregard and consumer ignorance for this generation. It will be closely followed by the H2.

[Boarder]

racecar

[sanantoniosooner]

any "muscle car" that is offered with a V-6, is no longer a muscle car.
Are you referring to the entire line, or the specific model.

Mustangs and Camaros were both available with 6 bangers in the heyday.

[TopDaugIn2000]

velly velly interesting (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12804535/)

"The highest-ranking automaker in the study was Toyota, followed by BMW, Mercedes and Honda."

"only Toyota and Porsche are showing positive momentum for growth"

“GM has a number of brands and they are not clearly differentiated in consumers’ minds, as opposed to companies like Toyota or Nissan who support maybe three brands that are clearly differentiated,” she said. “Consumers understand the difference between a Scion, a Lexus and a Toyota. But a company like GM with so many brands has to spread its marketing dollars thinly, and these days there isn’t that much money to go around, so it’s hard for them to keep up with companies like Toyota.”

etc etc etc

[Boarder]

Really?

Everyone who thinks Cadillac, Pontiac, Hummer, and Chevrolet are completely different companies raise your hand.


Anybody who pays $3k over sticker for a CAMRY deserves the pointing and laughter that the salesmen got to do for the next couple of months.

[yermom]

But, imports suck.

:mad:

[yermom]

Are you referring to the entire line, or the specific model.

Mustangs and Camaros were both available with 6 bangers in the heyday.

the funny thing is that the new v6 in the Mustang has more power than the 5.0 fox body Stangs did...

[HoustonStephen]

The new cobra is going to be a pig, weighing in at over 3900 lbs. It should have 450 rwhp, but for $50k sticker + 20k dealer markup...you can almost get a new z06 for that much.

An 03/04 Cobra is the way to go, collectibility & a ton of bang for the buck. For anyone wanting to see some terminator cobras check out this vid (yes the intro is cheesy):

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player.aspx?fileid=BCEB6963-B1B7-4CED-9075-423CE6135921&p=14

[StoopTroup]

FREAKIN AWESOME!

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/gallery/c454181a.jpg

[GottaHavePride]

Really?

Everyone who thinks Cadillac, Pontiac, Hummer, and Chevrolet are completely different companies raise your hand.

I think the point was that GM runs too many brands that compete against each other. Like for Toyota, they don't have to worry about any of the Toyota-branded vehicles taking business away from Lexus because they're marketed to different income classes. But for GM, if you want a middle-of-the-road car you've got Pontiac, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Saturn all in the mix taking business from each other. They'd do better if they wrapped all the different brands into one and marketed the hell out of it. Likewise SAAB, Caddy, and Hummer are all basically marketed to the same bunch of people and you get SAAB vs. the CTS and Hummer vs. the Escalade.

[OU4LIFE]

Really?

Everyone who thinks Cadillac, Pontiac, Hummer, and Chevrolet are completely different companies raise your hand.


Anybody who pays $3k over sticker for a CAMRY deserves the pointing and laughter that the salesmen got to do for the next couple of months.

man, that's gonna leave a mark.