Shelby GT500 vs. COBRA
Cam Tease
Joined: September 30, 2004
Posts: 1,378
Likes: 0
Exactly, they're obviously talking about Ol' Shel...
In all seriousness, they're just cashing in on the mental connection people make. "Cobra" is officially and legally absent from the " Ford Shelby GT500" name.
In all seriousness, they're just cashing in on the mental connection people make. "Cobra" is officially and legally absent from the " Ford Shelby GT500" name.
Team Mustang Source
Joined: February 7, 2005
Posts: 615
Likes: 1
Originally Posted by V10
I would buy whichever one is lower priced.
IMHO people who believe that the GT-500 will be worth more because of the Shelby name are kidding themselves. The 2007 GT-500 is a vehicle that is completely developed by Ford and manufactured by Ford on the same assembly line that makes all other Mustangs. The "Shelby" name is stuck on it by the marketing department. Shelby had little (if anything) to do with the development of the GT-500.
It is nothing like the original GT-350s & GT-500s which were made by Shelby from partially assembled Mustangs. The reason why the original Shelbys were and are so valuable is because of Shelby Amerian's racing success at that time (mid 1960s). But that was 40 years ago and really means nothing in the automotive business today.
If you want to get right at it, the GT-500 / Shelby name is aimed squarely at affluent baby boomers who are looking for ways to recapture their youth as they slide into retirement.
IMHO people who believe that the GT-500 will be worth more because of the Shelby name are kidding themselves. The 2007 GT-500 is a vehicle that is completely developed by Ford and manufactured by Ford on the same assembly line that makes all other Mustangs. The "Shelby" name is stuck on it by the marketing department. Shelby had little (if anything) to do with the development of the GT-500.
It is nothing like the original GT-350s & GT-500s which were made by Shelby from partially assembled Mustangs. The reason why the original Shelbys were and are so valuable is because of Shelby Amerian's racing success at that time (mid 1960s). But that was 40 years ago and really means nothing in the automotive business today.
If you want to get right at it, the GT-500 / Shelby name is aimed squarely at affluent baby boomers who are looking for ways to recapture their youth as they slide into retirement.
If you think the Shelby name doesnt mean anything any more, let me know about it say 10 years down the line.
Team Mustang Source
Joined: February 7, 2005
Posts: 615
Likes: 1
To answer the original question, Shelby hands down. I am from the generation that grew up with the original Mustangs. From 1974 to 2004, There were no Mustangs that filled me with a consuming desore to own one, no not even the SVT Cobra, though it is an awesome car. Say Shelby hadnt reunited with Ford, and this new Mustang was a 2007 SVT Cobra, it wouldnt have near the appeal to me. Same thing if Ford comes out with a new Bullit. It was a great movie, but a Bullit Mustang just doesnt do anything for me.
Give me a Shelby, or a BOSS, Mach 1, give me a COBRAJet! Those names mean something to me, though only on a pre 74 Mustang or this new generation, that looks like a Mustang should.
Give me a Shelby, or a BOSS, Mach 1, give me a COBRAJet! Those names mean something to me, though only on a pre 74 Mustang or this new generation, that looks like a Mustang should.
Shelby GT350 Member
Joined: March 11, 2004
Posts: 2,146
Likes: 1
Originally Posted by Thunder Road
The last couple of years or the original Shelbys werent built by Shelby, but Ford.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
austin101385
'10-14 Shelby Mustangs
3
Oct 2, 2015 01:00 PM
DerekShiekhi
GT350
1
Sep 29, 2015 04:35 AM
