Ford to drop Cobra name - Shelby replaces it
Originally posted by Clutch@November 8, 2005, 8:53 PM
Amy, will you put a plug in for more color choices than the standard V6 and Gt Mustang models to futher set this car apart from the masses?
Amy, will you put a plug in for more color choices than the standard V6 and Gt Mustang models to futher set this car apart from the masses?
yes, the basic package is based off the existing car colors, to cut down on expenses, but we will offer special paint colors as well.
Amy
Okay, the 40th Anniversary of the Mustang in 2004 was based on the first Stang rolling out in April 1964 (i.e. 1964 1/2 models -- yes a 65 Model year).
1964+40=2004.
That is the 40th Anniversary.
I don't doubt the information Amy is giving us at all, and it makes complete sense to me. Sure, a lot of the styling cues may be based on the 68, but just like the S197's as a whole, they were based on many different model years.
Just my two cents.
Welcome aboard Amy!
1964+40=2004.
That is the 40th Anniversary.
I don't doubt the information Amy is giving us at all, and it makes complete sense to me. Sure, a lot of the styling cues may be based on the 68, but just like the S197's as a whole, they were based on many different model years.
Just my two cents.
Welcome aboard Amy!
Okay, helping it out a little.
I don't really care if they drop Cobra from the official name. It was getting a bit clunky saying the whole thing. people will either say the have a cobra, or if I ever got one, I'd just say GT500.
I don't really care if they drop Cobra from the official name. It was getting a bit clunky saying the whole thing. people will either say the have a cobra, or if I ever got one, I'd just say GT500.
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I do for SVT's sake..especially if they do make a Cobra and the GT500 becomes the top dog. I know it's just a name but i have other reasons than just the above that I'll refrain from saying here.
And my thoughts on people that say it's just name and to get over it..well if it's just a name then why not just leave it as a Cobra?
One reason..Marketing
And my thoughts on people that say it's just name and to get over it..well if it's just a name then why not just leave it as a Cobra?
One reason..Marketing
Does anyone besides me think Amy should start her own thread on this board to post bits of info as she gets them?
Welcome Amy. It is great to have someone in your position take the time to post accurate information about a car we are all looking forward to seeing released from the corral. :worship:
Welcome Amy. It is great to have someone in your position take the time to post accurate information about a car we are all looking forward to seeing released from the corral. :worship:
Amy,
If it is possible, maybe you could tell us everything you know about the final production version of the GT500 regarding hoods, badging, colors, options, tire size, etc. That would help clear up the speculation, mis-information and guessing that I see on this board as well as others. :bang:
Dakota
If it is possible, maybe you could tell us everything you know about the final production version of the GT500 regarding hoods, badging, colors, options, tire size, etc. That would help clear up the speculation, mis-information and guessing that I see on this board as well as others. :bang:
Dakota
Originally posted by amyb@November 8, 2005, 6:07 PM
"Pleased" is a state of mind.
lol
I can only tell you, it's the first Mustang in modern days I want. I put my name on the list before I came to work for Shelby.
And as I said at the press conference at SEMA, that's coming from a chevy Girl... :shock:
Amy
"Pleased" is a state of mind.
I can only tell you, it's the first Mustang in modern days I want. I put my name on the list before I came to work for Shelby.
And as I said at the press conference at SEMA, that's coming from a chevy Girl... :shock: Amy
Welcome to the boards, Amy. Don't let the skeptics bother you; the natives are restless. After all, it's been weeks without any real news!
So, can I gather from your below comment, that the Shelby GT500 will be available in Redfire (he said hopefully)?
"yes, the basic package is based off the existing car colors, to cut down on expenses, but we will offer special paint colors as well."
I think so, too, but I guess that's up to Amy to say. Welcome, Amy...
My thoughts.....I think that Cobra will come back, probably after the Shelby run is finished. I wouldn't worry too much. Think of it as Ford trying to make the most out of both badges..working to grow both brands. Maybe they will even use this on other SVT cars (the Cobra logo) as they had very successfully done in the 60's & early 70's (Torino, etc). Cobrajet powerplants were common in a number of Ford products, along with suspension/interior upgrades.
Ya know, that would be a really nice touch if Ford brought back the "CobraJet" logo for the Shelby (and others). It answers the "that thing got a Hemi?!" question/marketing with it's own classic answer (eat my dust, it's a C.J.!!!").
My thoughts.....I think that Cobra will come back, probably after the Shelby run is finished. I wouldn't worry too much. Think of it as Ford trying to make the most out of both badges..working to grow both brands. Maybe they will even use this on other SVT cars (the Cobra logo) as they had very successfully done in the 60's & early 70's (Torino, etc). Cobrajet powerplants were common in a number of Ford products, along with suspension/interior upgrades.
Ya know, that would be a really nice touch if Ford brought back the "CobraJet" logo for the Shelby (and others). It answers the "that thing got a Hemi?!" question/marketing with it's own classic answer (eat my dust, it's a C.J.!!!").
Originally posted by BC_Shelby@November 9, 2005, 3:40 AM
Traitor!
Welcome to the boards, Amy. Don't let the skeptics bother you; the natives are restless. After all, it's been weeks without any real news!
So, can I gather from your below comment, that the Shelby GT500 will be available in Redfire (he said hopefully)?
Traitor!
Welcome to the boards, Amy. Don't let the skeptics bother you; the natives are restless. After all, it's been weeks without any real news!
So, can I gather from your below comment, that the Shelby GT500 will be available in Redfire (he said hopefully)?
Amy
Thanks for the welcome, I will do my best to keep you all updated on whatever we are working on. As with everything, information is only as good as the day we give it and get it, all info is subject to change.
On the Cobra name, right now it's out, but could come back.
Amy
On the Cobra name, right now it's out, but could come back.
Amy
What I wouldn't give for a grabber blue, or better yet, calypso coral!!!
2004's competition orange was the closest thing to a muscle car color that has been mass marketed on a car worth buying in 30 years!!!
I'm not counting the Daytona colors dodge is using now. The car is just to ugly....
2004's competition orange was the closest thing to a muscle car color that has been mass marketed on a car worth buying in 30 years!!!
I'm not counting the Daytona colors dodge is using now. The car is just to ugly....


