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Just in case anyone ever reads this section again, I can now answer my own questions. I got the 08 SGT for slightly under invoice. I love the car... and I hate the car. It looks awesome, and it looks awful. The design is art, but the parts are junk. Now, at 40k miles, it's not worth much more than a standard GT. If any. I still like the car, but it's been such a disappointment and a headache, so in the long run, No. It wasn't worth it.
It looks awesome from a distance. The stance, the style, the overall package. It looks awful up close. Rusting vinyl, bubbling hood, cracking discolored parts, warped scoop, popped rivets, etc. A disappointment.
Interested in buying a 2007 Shelby gt with 30000 miles on it. It’s white with silver stripes. This has always been a dream car for me. I bought 3 regular mustangs 2005 for me and my 2 daughters. I traded mine a month ago and regret it. Dealer wouldn’t let me buy it back. Long story! I’m car less now. This one is $30000. I am a granny with 3 grand babies and don’t drive much. I know, grannies don’t drive shelbys but I’ve always wanted one. My goal is to leave something of value for my youngest grand baby. The other two, their parents can buy what they want when ready. The car has been in Florida. I’m trying to get pictures of the underside for rust. How much rust should be expected? My 2005s were so reliable. Are the 2007s as good. Just trying to make an informed decision. It will not be driven a lot and will be garage kept in Mississippi. They want $30000 for it. Thanks for any input.
I paid $25K for a "time capsul" (29K original mile) Shelby GT last Summer and love, love, love the car. I own Porsche's and have owned other high-end cars, but keep coming back to the S197 Mustangs because of their faithful recreation of the original era cars and Ford launched the tribute car revolution in the mid-2000's with the launch of the S197 (Chevy followed with the Camaro, and Dodge with the Challenger).
Unlike the GT500 assembled by Ford in their Dearborn plant, the Shelby GT was shipped to Shelby American in Las Vegas and final assembled there like the real 1966 GT350 cars while Carroll was still alive. That nostalgia is worth something alone. They look great, are set up great (lowered 1.5", extra power, "Powered by Ford" vintage badging, Hurst shifter). These cars are hugely overlooked and overshadowed by the heavier GT500.
Great car and I plan to leave it to my son where I retire in 5 years (he sold his Challenger RT ScatPack anticipating getting my car).
The white/silver in the best looking combo (IMO) and pays tribute to the original white cars.
I'm including pics of my car with the original wheels -- and then the new American Racing custom built Torque Thrust wheels to pay homage to the 1966 GT350.
Mine just rolled 40K miles and has been a killer car. No issues, lots of nostalgia, and still captures attention at my local Cars & Coffee sitting next to 2018 Shelby GT350R's.
Congrats and thanks for sharing your story, despite the fact the majority on these forums are fully aware of the history behind the S197 Mustang platform which also recaptured the spirit of the original 1st generation 65-70 Mustangs... This in fact was my main reason for ordering my first S197 GT back in November of 2004... As for the recreation of the original 1st generation Mustang which Ford launched in the mid 2000's with it's introduction of the retro/futuristic design S197 Mustang, it was actually Dodge that followed with the launch of the redesigned Challenger in 2008 before Chevy launched their redesigned Camaro 2 years later in 2010.. Anyhow, just saying!
Congrats and thanks for sharing your story, despite the fact the majority on these forums are fully aware of the history behind the S197 Mustang platform which also recaptured the spirit of the original 1st generation 65-70 Mustangs... This in fact was my main reason for ordering my first S197 GT back in November of 2004... As for the recreation of the original 1st generation Mustang which Ford launched in the mid 2000's with it's introduction of the retro/futuristic design S197 Mustang, it was actually Dodge that followed with the launch of the redesigned Challenger in 2008 before Chevy launched their redesigned Camaro 2 years later in 2010.. Anyhow, just saying!
I was simply listing the cars that came after the S197 introduction — not necessarily in order. You are correct the Camaro came after the Challenger, as we’ve had both (my oldest son has a 2010 Camaro SS) and I bought a ScatPack Challenger.
And to be even more precise, if we go back to the Plymouth Prowler (1997 launch) and 1992 Dodge Viper before it — Mopar actually started the retro revival ;-)
What retro revival lol. Did any other car manufacturer follow suit with alternatives similar to the Plymouth Prowler or Dodge Viper? Neither come even close nor are within the same category when compared to the retro revival that Ford first began in 2003 with the introduction of the S197 Mustang first introduced as a concept and retro design Thunderbird, also first introduced as a concept in 1999... Needless to say, Ford's modern interpretation of the 1st generation 65-70 Mustang was responsible for Dodge resurrecting the Challenger back from extinction after it's 34 year demise along with Chevy resurrecting the Camaro following an 8 year hiatus... Therefore, had it not been for the overwhelming success of the retro designed S197 Mustang back in 2005 there would had been no retro Dodge Challenger or Chevy Camaro revival in existence, to begin with... That being said, how's that for being more precise
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I paid $25K for a "time capsul" (29K original mile) Shelby GT last Summer and love, love, love the car. I own Porsche's and have owned other high-end cars, but keep coming back to the S197 Mustangs because of their faithful recreation of the original era cars and Ford launched the tribute car revolution in the mid-2000's with the launch of the S197 (Chevy followed with the Camaro, and Dodge with the Challenger).
Unlike the GT500 assembled by Ford in their Dearborn plant, the Shelby GT was shipped to Shelby American in Las Vegas and final assembled there like the real 1966 GT350 cars while Carroll was still alive. That nostalgia is worth something alone. They look great, are set up great (lowered 1.5", extra power, "Powered by Ford" vintage badging, Hurst shifter). These cars are hugely overlooked and overshadowed by the heavier GT500.
Great car and I plan to leave it to my son where I retire in 5 years (he sold his Challenger RT ScatPack anticipating getting my car).
The white/silver in the best looking combo (IMO) and pays tribute to the original white cars.
I'm including pics of my car with the original wheels -- and then the new American Racing custom built Torque Thrust wheels to pay homage to the 1966 GT350.
Love the Car! Ya I Do Love The SN-197's If You Check the Link in my Sig You Will See I was All Over the Cars Back in the Day! My Gt-500 is Likely the Last New Car I will ever Buy and with 33K on Her Mostly Highways Miles When I used it as a Commuter a Year & a Half after Losing the Company Vehicle in the 2008 Financial Upheaval!
I chose Vista Blue in Honor of the Le Mans Daytona Cobra's. She Just gets the Monthly Workout on the Back Roads Anymore! Enjoy That Car.
Got a Job Offer One Time From Shelby in Los Angeles but No Thanks to L.A. Like My Small Town!
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