so me and my dad were out today and saw a black shelby gt at the local dealer so we decided to stop by and look at her....they only wanted 29K for it..what a steal....now the dilemma....should i try and get money out of my '66 mustang for it, or would you just keep the '66 and keep drooling over the shelby? just wantin to see what ya'll would do..

 

$29K for a 07 Shelby GT?

 

Well I hate to be the one to tell you this but they posted the price of just the mustang portion and didnt include the $8390 shelby charge for Shelby automotives to turn it into a Shelby GT. Many dealers have done this the last few months and it just shows that alot of times they have no clue what they are selling but will kindly take an ADM for it. That car should be the 29k plus the 8390. So I dont kow what that does to your thought process but you should know before you get your mind made up and heart set on it. If you do decide to buy one let us know. Many of us have done extensive searches on who has what in stock and for how much and I would gladly send you the info on what I have found. There are some deals out there below MSRP depending on what you are looking for options wise. There are also ALOT of these cars out there with no IUP (interior upgrade package) It is a nicer looking dash and steering wheel if you arent aware, I have found many dealers that didnt know they could get the car with it and IMO they look terrible without it. I am picking a white on tomorrow in fact. I have spent many hours calling and searching and finally found what I want from a dealer willing to sell at MSRP. If you need any other info post away and I am sure many people on here will help

 

DO NOT SELL THE '66!!. There, I said it and got it off my chest.

I really don't know the specifics of your '66, but rest assured you will regret it later. I've parted with a '68 and a '65. I had owned the '65 for over 11 years. Even though both were rusty mustang coupes, I still wish I had them parked in the driveway. You can not get that '66 back once it's sold.

I recommend a small sacrifice. Keep the '66- delay the purchase of the '07 and save up the money you would have received from the sale of the '66. In ten years, you'll have that 'old' 07 mustang that you want to trade-in AND the classic '66 from your youth that you'd never dream of parting with.

 

Hell no you shouldn't sell the '66. And as someone else pointed out, the dealer didn't post the Shelby window sticker next to the factory window sticker.

 

my friend sold his '69 Mach1 for $50,000 and it was a trade for a GT500, he only ended up paying $5,000 to seal the deal and not pay anything else since the dealer was having a hard time trying to restore his mach with no luck and my friends was all original and had no rust or any problems (garage baby)

 

I'd keep the '66. The shelby is awesome, but you'll probably end up regreting it later. I know I could never part from my fox, even for a brand new mustang gt. It's a part of me, and I'll probably never be able to let go of it!

 

No way man! Keep you '66 and post pics.

 

No way, I wouldn't. Even though I love my '05 when I see 68's drive past I feel jealous. I really doubt the Shelby GT will be any kind of collector. I think you'd get the best bang for your buck buying a standard GT if you just wanted a new Mustang. With incentives and good credit you won't have to pay an arm and a leg for it either, so you can keep the '66.

 

They'll make more Shelby GTs. They aren't making '66s anymore. I'd give anything to have my '66 vert back. I loved that car, but now I can't afford to buy one as a toy. Keep the '66. The Shelby is definitely desireable, but as stated above, you didn't get the whole price. Look for that secondary sticker.

 

Definately keep the 66!! While the Shelby GT is nice they're a GT with wome Shelby bells & whistles ($8300 worth of bells & whistles!) but the 66 is a classic--there's no comparison between the two and you'll regret selling it later. Just my .02

 

The new Shelby GT has vastly superior technology and from a pure peformance standpoint it is a much better car HOWEVER.....
That '66 is a timeless classic. It is not likely that you will ever get another one and despite the ancient technology they were still fun cars to drive and a pleasure to own.
I would say hang on to the '66 and if you really want the new Shelby GT save your bucks and get one later then you have the best of both worlds.

 

I agree with the gang, hold on to the 66 and wait until the hype and prices level off!!!! The you could have both!!!!!

 

Wow, if he had a $50,000 '69 Mach 1, he should have kept it. And if he basically paid $55,000 for the Shelby 500GT based on all these figures.... Does he have any regrets now that it's done?

 

is the 66 a driver - concours - other?
what condition is the car in?
do you drive the 66 as your only car or do you have another?
which one do you want? i say i would never sell my 64 1/2 - but if the right car came along it would likely be gone.

unlike others' opinions - if this 66 is your primary transportation - theres something to be said for a new car with a warranty and other safety features not even thought of in 66.

theyre just cars and there will always be something else you want. and when you look back there will be something you miss about each one of them (maybe ).

though i would like to have some of my old mustangs back, the only one i truly regret getting rid of is my 66 sprint 200 - which was also my first mustang.i think most everyone regrets getting rid of their first cool car.

 

Hmmm. Guess he really didn't want any opinions. He has not responded back to his own post. Oh well.

 

thanks for all your input guys...i plan on calling that dealership when i get off work, just out of curiousity on the price due to what im hearing about mistakes........my 66 has been with me since my sophomore year of high school, and i am now a senior in college, it was me and my dads project and passion for years, i could never part ways with it for sentimental reasons, but that shelby is really sexy....and no i didnt see a "shelby" price tag on the car, just the ford one that said 29K.......

as for the condition of my 66, shes been a slow project, but minus a paint job she has been fully restored...200 straight 6 has been rebuilt, interior is original and flawless and i will get some pics of her up when i get home..

again thanks guys

 

Keep the 66. MUCH more valuable then a Sellout, oh sorry, I ment Shelby gt.

 

keep the 66, there will be better opertunity knocking when the shelbys are a few yrs old

 

so i called the dealer...nobody could really tell me much, the guy who "knows" about the shelby gt wasn't in, but they said the sticker price is what it is , 29K...im gnna wait and call back see if i can talk to "the guy" but yeah the 66 is going in the shop for body work in a few weeks...*grins with excitement!* and shes not going anywhere