ducatirider2 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 My wait is finally over and my childhood dream is a reality- there is a Shelby Mustang in my garage right now. Big thanks to my family for letting me go through with this (more thanks later when it goes back for the S/C), Michael Morris for his patience with me (and paperwork help at the end), with John at SAI for securing the number 646 for me, and to Adrienne for the wonderful Museum Delivery. I can't say enough good things about Michael Morris and the way he does business. Every phone call was returned, every question answered, everything I needed was taken care of. Four days before my Museum Delivery, my truck was broken into and my briefcase was stolen. Not a big deal except all of my Shelby purchase paperwork and titling information was in it. Since we had driving the car home from SAI as part of our plan, I had to get the car registered. One phone call to MM, and duplicates of everything were being overnight shipped by DHL to me. Thank you MM. Fast forward to Thursday morning. 10 am at DMV to handle registration, 11:30 to airport, 1:00 flight to Vegas. Spent an enjoyable evening there with the family, knowing there was not much sleep in my future that night. Off to SAI early Friday morning (tired, but not sleepy), and was greeted at the door by Adrienne. For those of you who haven't been to SAI for the tour, it is a must do, akin to seeing the Grand Canyon and Mount Rushmore during your lifetime. Seeing and understanding the history and passion behind our cars and everything else that Shelby has ever touched is inspiring. Adrienne is the perfect person for the tour and museum delivery. She was excited, passionate, and knowledgeable about everything Shelby, and the tour was just a build up until I got my car. While signing the wall, I saw other forum members names that I recognized. It made me realize that we are kind of family now. Once I saw it, I just walked around and looked. I didn't get in until someone on the tour reminded me it was mine and told me to get in. Sitting there, looking at the dash plaque, I realized everything had come full circle, and I finally had my Shelby. John came out (thanks again for my number!) and even the guys that assembled my car came out and met me. I think John said mine was the first 08 museum delivery, but I'm not sure, there was so much going on. My main goal in life at that point was not stalling the car in front of everyone as we started our trip home. We had a wonderful drive home, enjoying and getting to know our new baby. We drove home on a portion of Route 66, stopping along the way for a bite to eat at an old diner (but no food or drinks came into the car!) I'm glad my son was able to experience the museum delivery of the car, since it will be his someday. Here are a couple of pictures, I hope they post, I haven't done any before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Great to hear that you finally got your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Congrats on getting you car. The vista Blue looks sweet that's for sure! Nice write up, and that's a good looking family that you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB8SNK Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Love to see a read smiles!!! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGT500 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Congrats!!! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatirider2 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Just got home from a drive, I'm in love with this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Just got home from a drive, I'm in love with this car. Mark- I told you Now it is all over. Your going to be thinking of mods in your dreams to night. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07alloyGT Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Congrats! Sounds like it was a great experience. Is there a significance to 646? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatirider2 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Mark-I told you Now it is all over. Your going to be thinking of mods in your dreams to night. :D I'll be counting superchargers jumping over brake upgrade kits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua484 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Congrats! Beautiful car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatirider2 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Congrats! Sounds like it was a great experience. Is there a significance to 646? I'm a retired sheriff sergeant, and that was my badge number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Just got home from a drive, I'm in love with this car. i dont think i have heard anyone that didnt just love the mustang when the finally got it. CONGRATS again michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 AWESOME good luck with you new ride :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatirider2 Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Went to my parents for turkey day, and saw another 08 coupe in their neighborhood. #456, auto , invited the new owner to visit the forums. Took a pic of our cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdave Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Congrats, great picts and loved the story. CaptDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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