Is it nice? Yes
Is it unique? No (A few bolted on parts, and tune-up that a lot of people already do themselves)
Is it worth it? No.
Is it the end of the line of special models? No
Will they sell them all? yes


Im sure we will still see the Boss, Mach and Bullitt models, but I just find this Shelby GT blahhhh. The color combo sucks. Marketing used unwisely in my opinion.

 

I'm not really impressed either... I like my alloy GT much better.

 

Ya, I am not that impressed either. It does have some parts that I would like to have in my car (ie: supercharger) but other than that.....it's nothing special, at least not to me.

 

Agreed. I wouldn't mind having one, but will NEVER pay what they want for one.

 

It's nice enough, there's at least some real meat there unlike the fluff-package GT/CS, so it isn't all just cheesy fake air brakes, errr, scoops and tape stripes. But I would have hoped for a bit more. Maybe a higher CR on the motor to get the hp up to 350 hp -- then they could call it the GT 350 for historical reference -- a six speed and GT500 brakes for one. I hope the Fanblades are available as they are a bit closer to what the actual '60s Shelby's had than the way overused Bullitts.

Whether it's worth it depends on the price, which I haven't seen. I could see this package being worth about $2.5K, maybe $3K. My guess is that Ford will try to gouge it out at a $5K tag though, in which case, no.

I suspect this is a stop-gap SE while fanancially-strapped Ford tries to stretch out its ever more meager development dollars for a more substantive SE (Boss, Mach I, Bullitt, maybe some more contemporary reference like an FR500C -- can't live in the past forever).

Will they sell them all? Good chance, but highly dependent on what they charge. There are only so many fools with money, though more than I thought looking at what GT500s seem to be going for. If more than $3k for the package, then I think the market will drop after the initial swell.

 

The Shelby GT doesn't have a supercharger.

 

I would have preferred the Hertz version with a lil more HP personally. This one is just not my taste. I give htem a good grade for trying at least.

 

Other than the redneck, backyard looking hood scoop and the spoiler delete, aren't they the same car?

(oh, and if you can't tell by mu description of the scoop, I'm not too excited about the new "Shelby")

 

cosmetically it has the standard gt rear bumper...functionally I think it has a CAI and some suspesion bits..but not much else I beleive

 

The GT-H also has the same FRPP CAI, tune, and suspension kits.
Didn't know it used the GT rear bumper.
So it looks like the only differences are: name, color, hood, rear bemper, trans. selection & rear spoiler?

 

Not excitied. In fact, I was tired this morning and figured if I saw Caroll Shelby today, I would tell him to get his act together and build better cars.

 

Shoot. is it that bad?

 

Yes it is that bad.....

 

It's not that bad, but is a bit underwhelming -- a reasonably good move but certainly not the "Bold Move" Ford's ads are crowing about lately. Let's say it doesn't exceed anybodies expectations.

 

That's a good way to put it. A nice move, but not BOLD.

 

It beats the pants out of Saleen and Roush for a lot less money and a lot better taste. I am willing to bet it will sound real good as well.

 

Excellent point, George. I had not thought of the Shelby GT in that context.

 

Could Not have said it better (1 Bullitt) but maybe most of you have $50,000 to spend on a car! Ever since BarretlJackson hit the tv our dream cars are just that Dreams.

We have been asking for an affordable car ...well here it is! I hope!

 

It's about time a great mind with excellent taste, sophistication, and supreme judgment
is finally recognized.

 

Somewhat underwhelmed as well. Let them do whatever they want it's their company/name - I'm sure they'll sell all they can build and then release the "real" GT350 later. hopefully.