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From: CenTex...sort of
I don't care to have his name on the car, but I don't/won't own one anyway. Shelby as a company might as well be a scam...Sellin' people ****, and callin' it gold. As for Shelby the man...He doesn't know his head from his *** anymore, and you think they're gonna let him design *any* aspect of the car? Even after he dies, I bet they still use his name (people will just call it a "tribute" 
)...Cuz it will be, just like it is now, a marketing gimmick and nothing more.
)...Cuz it will be, just like it is now, a marketing gimmick and nothing more.
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Originally Posted by Rather B.Blown
Its good publicity for Ford. Name recognition is one of the most valuable things for a product and a business, and its not easy to come by. Like it or not Shelby is one of the most recognizable brands on the planet. Even non-car people have at least heard of a Shelby Mustang or Cobra. When I run into people that strike up a conversation about my car, they mention it being "A Shelby".
On the other hand, EVERY person asks what SVT stands for and you have to explain (other than a small handful of Ford fanatics). Even car guys at cruise-ins (hell, even some Mustang owners). And after you explain, they immediately go back to the Shelby aspect.
People that are not even into cars see the name on these cars, they recognize it, and they now equate it with Ford. That's something that is hard to come by. Mulally wanting to know what the hell happened to the Taurus when he took over is prime example, and why the name was brought back ASAP.
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Originally Posted by stupidgenius36
Not even close. And just because the Shelby name disappears, doesn't mean the car does to. There would be something better to take it's place...
I don't care to have his name on the car, but I don't/won't own one anyway. Shelby as a company might as well be a scam...Sellin' people ****, and callin' it gold. As for Shelby the man...He doesn't know his head from his *** anymore, and you think they're gonna let him design *any* aspect of the car? Even after he dies, I bet they still use his name (people will just call it a "tribute")...Cuz it will be, just like it is now, a marketing gimmick and nothing more.
I don't care to have his name on the car, but I don't/won't own one anyway. Shelby as a company might as well be a scam...Sellin' people ****, and callin' it gold. As for Shelby the man...He doesn't know his head from his *** anymore, and you think they're gonna let him design *any* aspect of the car? Even after he dies, I bet they still use his name (people will just call it a "tribute"
)...Cuz it will be, just like it is now, a marketing gimmick and nothing more.
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Most people aren't. I mean, if it bugs a person that much I would think (because this is what I do personally, so as to avoid unnecessary aggravation in my life) they'd just avoid the issue instead of lighting up message boards about how the guy is a *!&% and a *^$!ing *$!%. If he wronged someone personally, that's one thing. Just seems like a lot of unnecessary aggravation. 
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Most people aren't. I mean, if it bugs a person that much I would think (because this is what I do personally, so as to avoid unnecessary aggravation in my life) they'd just avoid the issue instead of lighting up message boards about how the guy is a *!&% and a *^$!ing *$!%. If he wronged someone personally, that's one thing. Just seems like a lot of unnecessary aggravation.
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Most people aren't. I mean, if it bugs a person that much I would think (because this is what I do personally, so as to avoid unnecessary aggravation in my life) they'd just avoid the issue instead of lighting up message boards about how the guy is a *!&% and a *^$!ing *$!%. If he wronged someone personally, that's one thing. Just seems like a lot of unnecessary aggravation.
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Originally Posted by stupidgenius36
I don't eat cornflakes, I don't have a wife, nor do I have a dog. I've never met him, nor do I care to.
It doesn't bug me that much...You're trying to make it seem like a bigger deal than it is. Like I said...I don't own one, nor will I. His name is nothing more than marketing for both Ford and even his own company...He has nothing to do with either. And as far as I'm concerned, his name means nothing at all.
It doesn't bug me that much...You're trying to make it seem like a bigger deal than it is. Like I said...I don't own one, nor will I. His name is nothing more than marketing for both Ford and even his own company...He has nothing to do with either. And as far as I'm concerned, his name means nothing at all.
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Originally Posted by stupidgenius36
I'm not bothered by it. They can use his name all they want. I simply stated that his name means absolutely nothing, and he's nothing more than a joke to me.
They can use his name all they want. I simply stated that his name means absolutely nothing, and he's nothing more than a joke to me.
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I wouldn't put *your* name on my car, and you had just as much to do with it as Shelby did.
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Originally Posted by stupidgenius36
The only reason anyone these days knows his name is either because they're "old" and remember the days when his name actually did mean something, or because of the Gone In 60 Seconds remake. In which case "Shelby" just equals "purrdy car from that movie." He hasn't done anything relevant in a long time.
I wouldn't put *your* name on my car, and you had just as much to do with it as Shelby did.
I wouldn't put *your* name on my car, and you had just as much to do with it as Shelby did.
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The GT500 has Shelby's name on it. Ford can't make a GT500 without Shelby on it. The two go together and it can't be any other way. Do you hate Steve and Jack too? Do you hate Alec Baldwin for marketing the American express card? The GT500 isn't the only option when it comes to buying a mustang. If it was, I might be able to understand the hate, but nobody is making you buy one. I bet you would take a free one, huh? Lol
I was never a huge fan of Saleen. Roush is ok. They're all overpriced. I hate American Express for not approving me for a card, but that's neither here nor there.
Absolutely, I'd accept a free one...And I'd either sell it or use it as a parts car to continue working on mine.
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to be fair a gt500 isnt a true shelby. My shelby GT ws a true shelby. Its like putting Nelly on the back of a dub car. Sounds cool right? baawaahahaha right? no..
no one is butt hurt.. they just see what a waste of money it is to pay an old man money for each car that he doesnt have anythign to do with. That money could go into making a better car. The best cobra of all time is the termi cars. I know people will say "the new gt500 would walk all over it" but you have to keep in mind the age of the car and the fact that it svt made a non shelby car vs the current one it would be better. Maybe no worlds better but still better.
no one is butt hurt.. they just see what a waste of money it is to pay an old man money for each car that he doesnt have anythign to do with. That money could go into making a better car. The best cobra of all time is the termi cars. I know people will say "the new gt500 would walk all over it" but you have to keep in mind the age of the car and the fact that it svt made a non shelby car vs the current one it would be better. Maybe no worlds better but still better.
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Originally Posted by Flagstang
to be fair a gt500 isnt a true shelby. My shelby GT ws a true shelby. Its like putting Nelly on the back of a dub car. Sounds cool right? baawaahahaha right? no..
no one is butt hurt.. they just see what a waste of money it is to pay an old man money for each car that he doesnt have anythign to do with. That money could go into making a better car. The best cobra of all time is the termi cars. I know people will say "the new gt500 would walk all over it" but you have to keep in mind the age of the car and the fact that it svt made a non shelby car vs the current one it would be better. Maybe no worlds better but still better.
no one is butt hurt.. they just see what a waste of money it is to pay an old man money for each car that he doesnt have anythign to do with. That money could go into making a better car. The best cobra of all time is the termi cars. I know people will say "the new gt500 would walk all over it" but you have to keep in mind the age of the car and the fact that it svt made a non shelby car vs the current one it would be better. Maybe no worlds better but still better.
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The 2014 GT500 will be available early 2013 (don't expect any changes over the 2013MY)
The 2015MY (all new Mustang) will debut 17th April 2014.
So, the current GT500 will be available for 2 years
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Lol these threads are truly funny. Shelby's name is synonymous with the high end Mustang. Shelby created the Gt500. Along with the GT350. Everyone know what a GT500 is, and the first thing is Wow that's a Shelby. That equates to whoa that's a bad *** car.
Ford is selling cars, and making money. Who cares if they break Shelby off as well ? Its a win win all the way around. Ford still builds them and sell them.
Ford is selling cars, and making money. Who cares if they break Shelby off as well ? Its a win win all the way around. Ford still builds them and sell them.
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