The following was from materials sent out to Ford Dealers...

Subject: Shelby GT500 Mustang Update

The purpose of this communication is to provide a Shelby GT500 Mustang update for certified dealers.

Certification Payments
Per Shelby certification agreement, allocation of one Shelby GT500 unit for both 2007 and 2008 model years is provided to the dealer, along with related marketing material and online sales training, for a fee of $1,500.

Please note that additional fees will not be required to participate in the Shelby GT program. This program, announced at the Dealer Intro Show earlier this year, will begin production in Jan-2007. Stay tuned for allocation information regarding Shelby GT coming soon.

Website
Access the latest Ford Performance news regarding Shelby GT500, photo and video gallery, color selector, and specs at the recently updated website, which is available through the Mustang page on www.fordvehicles.com . Click on the Shelby GT500 image, and then follow the link "Shelby GT500" in the description to more information. Alternately, the website can be accessed directly at www.svt.ford.com.

 

Since there has been no new infomation on the Shelby GT in awhile, I sent this email to Ford Motor Company via the Ford webpage and got the following (predictable) response.


-----Original Message-----
From: **************
Sent: 9/22/2006 03:48:51 PM
To:
Subject: Other

Questions: When will I be able to order the new Shelby GT? (Not the GT500). My dealership is unable to provide any information.


-----Answer from Ford-----
Dear Mark,
Thank you for contacting the Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center regarding the availability of Ford Shelby GT.
In an effort to assist you, we have researched your inquiry. Our records indicate that the Shelby GT will arrive in dealer showrooms in the first quarter of 2007. However, the Sales Department of your local dealership is in the best position to advise you of vehicle availability in your region.

To help you locate a dealership near you please visit www.genuineservice.com and simply enter your zip code.
We consider the satisfaction of our customers one of our most important objectives. If you have any other inquiries or concerns, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to address them for you.
Sincerely,
Emmie Lou
Customer Relationship Center
Ford Motor Company
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Emmie Lou.....thats a cute name...

 

LOL! All of a sudden I got a mental picture of the Grinch and little Emmie Lou Who, the smallest of all the Whos down in Whoville.

 

Except it's Cindy Lou Who not Emmie Lou Who...