The Shelby GT500KR *Pics from New York Show Added*
03-30-2007, 10:50 PM
#21
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RE: The Shelby GT500KR
Hehehe, do I dare say it? I've been on the list for one since late '06 (in anticipation of Ford being on a nostalgia roll). In fact, I'm the first one on the list at my Ford dealer where I bought my Mystichrome. (And no, I'm not trading in the Mystichrome for it.) I guess you could call me a sucker for special editions! Honestly, I wasn't too happy with the '07 GT500 when it came out, but I have a gut feeling that the '08 GT500KR will have several improvements that will make up for its inadequacies. And if it's a total sham, I'll wait for the Boss when it comes out (guessing in '09, another 40th anniversary of the original, lol).
Only 1,000 units ... Back in '04 when I bought my Mystichrome, back in '04 when certain Ford dealers were SVT dealers as well, every SVT dealer was allocated at least 1 Mystichrome Cobra. And if the dealer's SVT sales were high volume or whatever, they then got 2 Mystichrome Cobras. The dealer where I bought mine, Villa Ford of Orange, California, got 2 = 1 coupe and 1 convertible. I bought the vert, of course. And there was a total production of 1,010 Mystichrome Cobras made.
But in '08, I'm not sure how they're gonna allocate these GT500KR's to the dealers. Maybe strictly to dealers with excellent sales/high volume?
Only 1,000 units ... Back in '04 when I bought my Mystichrome, back in '04 when certain Ford dealers were SVT dealers as well, every SVT dealer was allocated at least 1 Mystichrome Cobra. And if the dealer's SVT sales were high volume or whatever, they then got 2 Mystichrome Cobras. The dealer where I bought mine, Villa Ford of Orange, California, got 2 = 1 coupe and 1 convertible. I bought the vert, of course. And there was a total production of 1,010 Mystichrome Cobras made.
But in '08, I'm not sure how they're gonna allocate these GT500KR's to the dealers. Maybe strictly to dealers with excellent sales/high volume?
03-31-2007, 01:45 AM
#25
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Washington NC
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RE: The Shelby GT500KR
F**K 'em.
Buy a GT - buy some parts and create your own "special edition."
1000 units is sticking it up the azz of the majority of loyal Mustang owners.
Sorry. I'm getting weary of all these Shelby, and others, special editions that most of us can't afford.
My 2c.
Here's my "edition" for $36k.
The Rufstang
(2007 Ford Mustang GT)
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*Painted mirrors, window trim, and GT fender emblem removal by Classic Auto Body - Washington NC – 252.946.4693 * Billet grilles by Cervini Auto Designs * Rear spoiler by Classic Design Concepts * Engine compartment dress-up by Ford Racing & Roush * Sylvania Silverstar headlights/Stealth marker light bulbs * ¼ Window louvers by www.silverhorseracing.com * Window tint by Professional Window Tinting/Greenville NC * Shine by Zaino (www.zainostore.com) * body striping by Hudson Signs/Washington NC * Hydraulic hood props by Redlinetuning.com * Sequential rear signals by Webelectrics.com
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* Stage III Comp cams/springs * SCT dyno-tune by Fastlane Motorsports/Benson NC (Caleb is the Tuner!) * Ford racing: headers & 4:10 gears * Eibach Sportline Springs * Hawk ceramic brakes * Steeda pulleys and adjustable UCA * Kazera 18’s – 8.5 f / 9.5 r * BFG KDW’s – 245’s and 285’s * BBK Throttle body * C&L CAI * Hurst short throw shifter * Bassani SS Race exhaust.
Owner: Bryan Oesterreich – Washington NC
DAILY DRIVER!
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Buy a GT - buy some parts and create your own "special edition."
1000 units is sticking it up the azz of the majority of loyal Mustang owners.
Sorry. I'm getting weary of all these Shelby, and others, special editions that most of us can't afford.
My 2c.
Here's my "edition" for $36k.
The Rufstang
(2007 Ford Mustang GT)
Show[/b]
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*Painted mirrors, window trim, and GT fender emblem removal by Classic Auto Body - Washington NC – 252.946.4693 * Billet grilles by Cervini Auto Designs * Rear spoiler by Classic Design Concepts * Engine compartment dress-up by Ford Racing & Roush * Sylvania Silverstar headlights/Stealth marker light bulbs * ¼ Window louvers by www.silverhorseracing.com * Window tint by Professional Window Tinting/Greenville NC * Shine by Zaino (www.zainostore.com) * body striping by Hudson Signs/Washington NC * Hydraulic hood props by Redlinetuning.com * Sequential rear signals by Webelectrics.com
Go[/b]
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* Stage III Comp cams/springs * SCT dyno-tune by Fastlane Motorsports/Benson NC (Caleb is the Tuner!) * Ford racing: headers & 4:10 gears * Eibach Sportline Springs * Hawk ceramic brakes * Steeda pulleys and adjustable UCA * Kazera 18’s – 8.5 f / 9.5 r * BFG KDW’s – 245’s and 285’s * BBK Throttle body * C&L CAI * Hurst short throw shifter * Bassani SS Race exhaust.
Owner: Bryan Oesterreich – Washington NC
DAILY DRIVER!
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03-31-2007, 01:50 AM
#26
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RE: The Shelby GT500KR
How in the world can Ford make something so beautiful and so much in demand, but be in the financial situation they are in now? Someone up there needs to get their head out of their *** and give us more stuff like this.
03-31-2007, 05:06 AM
#29
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RE: The Shelby GT500KR
+1. You can almost take the bets now. They will be asking 100K+ for this one. In order to own a KR edition you will have to be King. I do like the design, but I know I will never own one. The proposed HP is nice 540HP from factory is nice. Beautiful Car, but it will be overpriced!
