fastfords Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Went to the auction today and walked around back of the tent near the drift area. Saw a Black KR there. Talked to a nice guy from Shelby who said it was the first car off the line and was given to Carroll by Ford. Car had carbon fiber hood which he said was the most expensive part on the car and 18" forged wheels. He says they went with the 18" wheels because they did not have the room for body movement on the track with the 20's. Rear spoiler was different than standard 500 and it also had the carbon fiber front splitter. Rear view side mirrors also had a carbon fiber look on the top half. Other than that stuff and brake cooling ducts in the front lower grille, it looked pretty similar. To hear him talk, dealers are not really getting the huge prices everyone thinks and it ought to be easy to get one???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I thought the one Ford gave Carroll he was keeping for now? I also read the KR they are auctioning at BJ is going to be a one of one and come with the glass roof on it? Carroll's doesn't have a glass roof, correct? Did you notice if it had the glass roof or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfords Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 The car in the back did not have a glass roof. They are not auctioning it. There was another black KR in the main tent. I don't think it had a glass roof either but I am not sure. The only thing I know for sure that was different on the two cars was the wheel centers. The one outside had centers that said SVT and the one in the tent had centers that said KR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbycrz Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 The car in the back did not have a glass roof. They are not auctioning it. There was another black KR in the main tent. I don't think it had a glass roof either but I am not sure. The only thing I know for sure that was different on the two cars was the wheel centers. The one outside had centers that said SVT and the one in the tent had centers that said KR. Does anyone know how many colors will be available?????????/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Does anybody know when it is scheduled to go on the block? I want to see Mr. Pratte spend $1.1 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Does anybody know when it is scheduled to go on the block? I want to see Mr. Pratte spend $1.1 million. But that is chump change for Mr. Pratte after watching him drop $5 million on the supersnake plus a bunch of other cars that day. He even raised his own $500K bid to $600K for the Shelby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Of course, I am sure it will just be a 2nd or 3rd sourse for him. I'll bet the Barret Jackson people have some sort of multi million dollar car ready.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelSteeds Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Does anyone know how many colors will be available?????????/ Vapor, Vista Blue, Black, and Torch Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Vapor, Vista Blue, Black, and Torch Red. from SAI on 11/30/07, The King will be offered in 3 color combinations: Vapor with Blue Stripes, Vista Blue with Silver Stripes and Black with Black stripes Did they add Torch Red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfords Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Does anybody know when it is scheduled to go on the block? I want to see Mr. Pratte spend $1.1 million. Seems to me I remember it being lot number 1300. If that number is correct, I would expect to see it go on Saturday afternoon. That is pretty much primetime so I would assume that is when they would like it to go. I set my dvr to record all the coverage as you can be sure it will go when Speed is broadcasting the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelSteeds Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 from SAI on 11/30/07, The King will be offered in 3 color combinations: Vapor with Blue Stripes, Vista Blue with Silver Stripes and Black with Black stripes Did they add Torch Red? Apparently so. Someone posted a copy of a Ford document that I downloaded. It has all of the order codes for the KR (but no prices, of course). According to this document: BASE ORDER - Ford Content at Mustang Plant *Body Code GT500 Coupe (T88) *Array: (820A) *Transmission Manual (44E) *Exterior Color: Vapor Silver Metallic (ZY), Ebony Black (UA), Vista Blue Metallic (G9), or Torch Red (D3). *Interior: Dark Charcoal (GW) - So, I guess no crimson insert option *SIRIUS Satellite Radio System (50S) NOW STANDARD - Ford emphasis, not mine REQUIRED OPTIONS: *Shelby Upfitter Package (54K) - This breaks down to stripe delete, rear spoiler delete, floor mat delete, front chin spoiler/splitter delete, 3.31 axle delete, and substitute "S-197 8.8 Bullitt 3.73 axle." *Ambient Lighting (95M) *HID Headlamps (51H) *GT500 Premium Interior Trim (68S) EXCLUSIONS *Car Cover (971) So, it appears that the only real options you can even order are your choice of the Shaker 1000 or the DVD Nav. What I don't know is what color stripes will be offered on the Red car. I hope black will be an option, that would look absolutely BAD A**. But, I wouldn't be surprised to see them make it silver... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Apparently so. Someone posted a copy of a Ford document that I downloaded. It has all of the order codes for the KR (but no prices, of course). According to this document: BASE ORDER - Ford Content at Mustang Plant *Body Code GT500 Coupe (T88) *Array: (820A) *Transmission Manual (44E) *Exterior Color: Vapor Silver Metallic (ZY), Ebony Black (UA), Vista Blue Metallic (G9), or Torch Red (D3). *Interior: Dark Charcoal (GW) - So, I guess no crimson insert option *SIRIUS Satellite Radio System (50S) NOW STANDARD - Ford emphasis, not mine REQUIRED OPTIONS: *Shelby Upfitter Package (54K) - This breaks down to stripe delete, rear spoiler delete, floor mat delete, front chin spoiler/splitter delete, 3.31 axle delete, and substitute "S-197 8.8 Bullitt 3.73 axle." *Ambient Lighting (95M) *HID Headlamps (51H) *GT500 Premium Interior Trim (68S) EXCLUSIONS *Car Cover (971) So, it appears that the only real options you can even order are your choice of the Shaker 1000 or the DVD Nav. What I don't know is what color stripes will be offered on the Red car. I hope black will be an option, that would look absolutely BAD A**. But, I wouldn't be surprised to see them make it silver... Thanks for the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Ron Pratt's one and only glass back KR will be auctioned this Saturday sometime between 4:30PM and 8:30PM. The glassback car is black with black stripes, and the top stripes are actually etched into the glass. I'm flying out to Scottsdale tomorrow (Friday) morning, and the car that I'm wrangling over the block Saturday evening is apparantly parked right in front of the KR. I'll see if I can snap a picture or two of it and get it posted up by tomorrow afternoon/evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 The torch red GT500KRs will use silver stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Ron Pratt's one and only glass back KR will be auctioned this Saturday sometime between 4:30PM and 8:30PM. The glassback car is black with black stripes, and the top stripes are actually etched into the glass. I'm flying out to Scottsdale tomorrow (Friday) morning, and the car that I'm wrangling over the block Saturday evening is apparantly parked right in front of the KR. I'll see if I can snap a picture or two of it and get it posted up by tomorrow afternoon/evening. Is that Pacific time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfords Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Is that Pacific time? We are on mountain time here. 1 hour ahead of california. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Is that Pacific time? Scottsdale (Mountain) time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 So that would make it between 3:30 - 7:30 central time. I need to take off early Sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 So that would make it between 3:30 - 7:30 central time. I need to take off early Sat. Yes, by all means, please do. Tell your boss that you have an appointment with a King, and go home and have a beer or two in front of the big boob and relax! Keep an eye out for the Presidential Limo, and I'll wave to everyone! We definately have a grand entrance planned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Yes, by all means, please do. Tell your boss that you have an appointment with a King, and go home and have a beer or two in front of the big boob and relax! Keep an eye out for the Presidential Limo, and I'll wave to everyone! We definately have a grand entrance planned! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Do you plan to bid on anything while you are there? I want that Batmobile!!! I think that would be cool to cruise around town in! Especially with hitting the flame thrower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Do you plan to bid on anything while you are there? I want that Batmobile!!! I think that would be cool to cruise around town in! Especially with hitting the flame thrower! All I'd be able to afford is the Oscar Mayer weinermobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomus07GT500 Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Does anyone know how many colors will be available?????????/ I believe__ black w/ matte stripes, vista w/ silver, vapor w/ blue ( BLACK IS THE BADDEST AND THE FASTEST ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 All I'd be able to afford is the Oscar Mayer weinermobile. How about the Monkey's mobile? At least I think that is the car I seen sitting there. Remember the Monkey's? That should go cheap! Hey hey were the monkies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Do you plan to bid on anything while you are there? I want that Batmobile!!! I think that would be cool to cruise around town in! Especially with hitting the flame thrower! I agree having the Batmobile would fulfill a childhood fantasy, but given the opportunity, I think that I would rather have the latest incarnation of the Batmobile, which is the badass tank car that made it's debut in BATMAN RETURNS. I like the line that Dt. Gordon (he's not a Comissioner yet) says after BM drives through and over his already smashed-to-bits Police car... "Man, I gotta get me one of those"... I agree Gordo, I totally agree. But to answer your question SD, although there are some very nice cars going over the block this week, I'm not bidding on anything mainly because I'm waiting for Elvis right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 But I would still like to cruise in this one! I would even wear the suit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 But I would still like to cruise in this one! I would even wear the suit! You know It's funny; I've seen that car (or one of it's clones, George Barris made a few of them) many times at local car shows around L.A. for several years, but this is the very first time that I have ever seen it's engine compartment. Many people think that the car is based on a GM product and are quite suprised when they find out it's a Ford (Lincoln). But not as suprised as seeing you in a pair of body hugging grey tights and a cape! If you promise not to wear the costume, I promise to start a "BUY SHELBYDUDE A BATMOBILE" fund raser for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 You know It's funny; I've seen that car (or one of it's clones, George Barris made a few of them) many times at local car shows around L.A. for several years, but this is the very first time that I have ever seen it's engine compartment. Many people think that the car is based on a GM product and are quite suprised when they find out it's a Ford (Lincoln). But not as suprised as seeing you in a pair of body hugging grey tights and a cape! If you promise not to wear the costume, I promise to start a "BUY SHELBYDUDE A BATMOBILE" fund raser for you. :happy feet: Sounds like a deal to me! :happy feet: This is a recreation built on a 1974 Lincoln. The motor is a 460 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 more on the KR to be auctioned http://www.thechromepony.com/News-01-18-08a.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilman Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Did you see Bo's General Lee? A while back it was on Ebay for some ridiculous $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Did you see Bo's General Lee? A while back it was on Ebay for some ridiculous $. How much was he asking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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