2011 Shelby GT350 New Pics
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It's not 100% what I would have done, either, but only Shelby can design a Shelby, Ford does not. And being a genuine Shelby does not depend on whether we like it or not. Ford couldn't have won a race on their own in the 60's without Shelbys input, so let the old man produce what he wants and appreciate it for what it is, or not, but no sense hating on it.
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Looks like a cheap, cobbled-together aftermarket job, looks like a real amateur-hour to me. A lot of "styling" going on, but rather poorly integrated and executed. It will probably appeal to the "more is better crowd."
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Doesn't anybody like this even a little? I think it's the best looking "Shelbed" S197 Mustang I've seen. Now lets see what kind of quality they put into it..
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I like what they did with the rear taillights and deck panel. I hope they have one without the emblem... I wonder if any company is going to make a ducktail spoiler that incorporates the rearview camera?
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I also like the front grill. There's something about the front fascia of 2010 Shelby GT500 that reminds me of the latest version of the Mistubishi Lancer Evo. I think the best looking Shelby for the sn197 was the 07 - 09 years. That front end just looked badass to me.
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This looks more like a bad trailer-park-trash effort than a professional endeavor, just a clumsy mash-up of bad performance styling cliches.
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During the brief time I spent on the TS forum, I read about a guy who had a Shelby GT and they couldn't even figure out how to keep the hood scoop on (after like 4 attempts). Now, imagine how Shelby will do with a half bumper and a whole hood. If they can't make the show car look good (fitment-wise, regardless of aesthetics), is there really much hope the production car will be better?
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Look at the bright side.
There are no complaints of the Shelby GTs' front grills attached to the Ford's OE grill falling off. Those tiewraps are A1 quality.
There are no complaints of the Shelby GTs' front grills attached to the Ford's OE grill falling off. Those tiewraps are A1 quality.
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Anyone consider the fact that this IS a pre-production prototype? The body parts on this particular car are basically one-off hand made pieces. Not saying the production parts will look any better but I think it would be wise to wait until we see an actual production quality car before making a bunch of comments about fit and finish. Also worth considering is the fact that this car is not being marketed towards 22 year old Mustang enthusiasts. It is aimed at the collector car market. I am not saying I like it or that I think it is worth the price, just saying people need to consider what this car is and is not.
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It's a foul looking pile. I can't fathom how anyone would take this over a GT500. But there will be a few people with bad enough taste and a thick enough wallet for the huckster to move a few of these.
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Love the body mods! Finally the bumper look better, especially the rear. Love the retro back up lights, the new tail light look, the duck tail spoiler, the grill surround... Overall, the body mods are a home run! The hood stripe sucks, don't leave gaps around the hood scoop and lose the number on the hood. Wrap the stripe all the way to the bottom of the car in the rear too.
Nearly triple the price of a GT is insane though...
Nearly triple the price of a GT is insane though...
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