Only reversible for me. the basic performance mods up to pullies.

 

I voted the top one, I would paint the top half of the mirrors, the rocker panels, and brake calipers. I guess you could change it back by buying replacement parts, but that's why I voted how I voted. All of the mods I would do would be appearance on this car. 450+ hp is plenty for me.

 

Are you confusing this car with the collectibility of the older Shelby Mustangs?

While it does sport the Shelby name, and is the most powerful Mustang ever produced by Ford, I don't see a mainstream production car being collectible in the next 20-30 years unless it's only made one year and we go back to economical cars due to the economy (gas prices, insurance, new regulations, etc.)

In the last 15 years, the 1993 Cobra R, and the 2000 Cobra R can be considered collector cars, but not for a long time, as they aren't worth their sticker price at this point. This is due to their low production numbers and options.

However, 3 years from now, you'll see 15,000+ of these GT500 cars on the road, maybe more depending on demand, more then were produced by Shelby back in the day.

I'd say mod it like you stole it, as it won't depreciate as fast as some of the mustangs, but still will depreciate for years to come, so you might as well enjoy it, and not sweat over the small stuff. Plus, in 3 years, this car could be obsolete and outdone by other mustang varient in the near future with IRS and SMG, thus rendering yours "Old technology"

I vote mod the poo out of it, as that's what I'll do to mine.

 

Pulley, tune, exhaust, possibly port/polish on blower/lower intake/heads. Suspension stuff. It wouldnt stay stock.

 

I plan to keep this car until I am old. Not just because it is a Shelby. I originally planned to do that with a terminator. I decided to wait based on the '05 concept. If 30 years from now it does become a classic, I'll kick myself for changing things I can't reverse. If it doesn't, I still will have enjoyed a really nice car for 30 years.

 

I'd cut it up and put a cage in it, blow the engine w/1000 rwhp, fix it, beat on it every day, etc...

 

Id be buying it to enjoy driving it. That means if i can make it to be even more enjoyable driving it, then i'll do it. MODS? OF COURSE!! That to me would be more enjoyable.

 

I voted on reversible mods, but simply because i like the look of the car as is. My vote reflects the fact that i wouldn't change it externally. However, i would definately do a pulley and reflash/tune. Possibly exhaust and short throw shifter (depending on the stock shifter). I am not opposed to mods on almost any car. And certainly don't mind them on a Mustang. That almost seems like what they were designed for, and is one of their biggest appeals for me.

The main thing for me is, if i buy a GT 500, i want it to be the car i want it to be. Also, while resale value matters to me, this happens to be a car i will plan on keeping for a loooong time. This is the car i have been envisioning in my head for the last 20 years. If i get to own one, the last thing on my mind will be how much i can sell it for.

Also, i love the original Shelby's from the '60's, but i saw another post mention the fact that the new cars may not be considered "real" Shelby's by the car clubs. Honestly, I couldn't care less. lol

I know there are some real car guys who own classic cars and are in those organizations, but i am just not the type of guy who would ever keep a car in a big air conditioned display case and wipe it off with a cloth diaper once every few months, while i just look at it. Cars are meant to be driven. Especailly cars like Shelby Mustangs. So, if i get one, that is what i plan on doing with mine.

 

I voted the second one. But I would mechanically modify it as much as my wallet allowed. A KB, CAI, Full Exhaust, shifter etc would all be part of the plan for me.

About the only thing that cant be easily changed back is cutting a car up for pro street, put a really comprehensive roll cage, or fender flares etc. I dont know if anyone would ever want to do that. Might as well start with a v6 then and save some $.

But most brakes, wheels/tires , taking rocker stripes and chrome shelby letters off, engine and trans mods are all easily changed back if you keep the stock parts.

 

You have to keep in mind that the original Shelbys depreciated just like everything else of their era before they came back and skyrocketed.

My dad always kicks himself for not buying several cars he turned down (luckily he did buy a couple.)

If you have an original car that is cutup beyond belief you still have a prize. By the time these become super collectible (if ever) you could have enjoyed your changes and be able to change it back if that really adds any value. There aren't too many Shelbys out there that are bone stock that have been that way since they rolled off the factory line.

I would have no problems with engine mods and reversible exterior mods (side scoops etc.)

Things that require cutting/welding would give me much more pause (sequential tail panel, roll bars, chassis stiffeners.) I think you could get away with the chassis stiffeners (if even needed) and take them off without anyone being able to tell. That tail panel though... I don't think I could cut it.

 

The only way mass produced cars can be collectable in the future is if you keep the miles low. There have been a few 80s Mustangs on Ebay that have gone for quite a lot of money (less than 10,000 on the odometer). But, I wouldn't spend $40K on a car and not drive it so I'd have no problem modifying it and risking future value.

 

I have to say mod it, look at all the clone cars these days fetching huge numbers, there are many musclecars fromt he 60's that are not anywhere close to original and they are getting huge numbers. If it does become a classic in 20-30 years I dont think it will matter too much what has been done to it.

 

Sequential tail lights don't require any cutting and is easily reversed.

 

You guys really are adrenaline junkies, 450+ hp is more than enough for me. I wouldn't change a thing about the car, and I mean that.

 

Depends on how it drives stock -- I've grown accustomed to having enough power to go sideways at freeway speeds, so I will expect at least that from the GT500. If necessary, I will do a pulley & tune to get that power. Other than that, the only mods I forsee is possibly springs & wheels/tires, depending on how the factory offerings turn out.

 

I would not change one single thing about it if i was able to afford it... altough i may want to add some scoops, i wont because this is a cobra that i am paying 40K for, and i dont want to mess with a car that costs that much.
I am surprised with the voting so far. I thought "no way" would be leading.

 

Heck yeah. 600hp min. I mean, you've got 330ci and a twin screw just sitting there! How can you resist?

Oh wait, I can't get one. juRAT!

 

Supercharged modulars have taken to mods so well in the past.

When its so easy to add horsepower to these cars I dont know how people can resist. A simple CAI on the 03/04 added 30 horsepower. I think most people would spend a couple hundred $ to get 30 horses.

 

1.Stripes (if NA from factory)
2.Sequential signals
3.Exhaust
4.Fog light mod
5.Shifter
6.Bigger tires
7.Springs





I don't mean to be picky but why do all of the poll questions have typos in them?

 

because, people aren't perfect
as long as i can read it and make out what they are trying to say, it's alright with me