ngnear Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I was leaving a car show today, I had to make a stop at the local Ford Dealer in Blair, Nebraska (Woodhouse Ford). To my amazment they had cleared all the cars from in front of the store except one...It is the first 2008 Shelby 500KR to be delivered to the general public...yes this is the first KR released to the public. This car has just arrived a few hours earlier. I know this is a KR but it is still a Shelby. I would down load pictures, but the smallest file is 1,500 KB As the story goes, there is a family in Nebraska that has always loved Mustangs (they have 4 or 5 from 1968 thru last models). But several months ago the Mom of the family finds out that she has terminal cancer. Her situation is critical and she does not have long to live. Her biggest dream is to have a Shelby 500 KR. So the family did everything they can and was able to get on the waiting list. However what they did not know, is that the dealership called Ford and Shelby to explain the story. Everyone agreed that they were not sure if this lady would live long enough to ever see the car as the normal assembly process goes. So Ford and Shelby have expedited this car the be the first car delivered. It is car number 085KR0053. As I was there I got the see this lady go out see her car. Goes to show you that Ford and Shelby really do care about our problems how every big or small they may be. I was told at the dealership that Ford would be doing an article on this delivery. We need to remember the important things in life. Just this last week, four young Boy Scouts were killed by a tornado less than 40 miles from my house. After today's car show there was a town parade with a Boy Scout troop marching in it. As they get in front of us, several of them were carrying a very large American Flag. This troop stops, orders were given (Military style) to lower the Scout flags...followed by a bugler playing taps. You could have heard a pin drop when he finished. No matter how big our problems may be with squeeks, paint, stripes or anything else, we need to put thing into perspective. Thanks for putting up with my rambling. But I thought you may want to know that Ford and Shelby do care about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500FLYBOY Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 POST PICS. You need to discover Photobucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Shelby Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Good story.... Your right life is way too short to worry about the little stuff..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aobrien Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Great Story. We all need little reminders like this. Thanks Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frydguy79 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 cool story, but according to someone at ford, the first dealship to get and deliver was in the detroit area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Thanks for the story, very touching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngnear Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 POST PICS. You need to discover Photobucket. Not sure how to set it up. How do you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Not sure how to set it up. How do you do that? Go to www.photobucket.com Set up an account if you don't have one. It is FREE Then load your pictures there. Then after loading them, click on the little box on each one you what to post. Scroll to the bottom of that page and click on "Generate HTML and IMG code" The next page will show 5 boxes with the code and links of your pics selected The 4th box down says "IMG images for message boards" Put your mouse pointer inside that box and click. It will highlight everything in the box. Then copy it. Then paste that here inside this box where you type your post. Hit add reply! That's it! Then your pics will appear like this one here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngnear Posted June 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Here are my pictures of the GT500 KR delivered yesterday to Woodhouse Ford in Blair, Nebraska. (Thanks ShelbyDude, for helping me figure out Photobucket) :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Nice pics! Thanks for posting! From the dash plaque, it appears that this is KR #53. I wonder how many of the first 52 wre actual production cars vs prototypes/press cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctann Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Nice pics! Thanks for posting! From the dash plaque, it appears that this is KR #53. I wonder how many of the first 52 wre actual production cars vs prototypes/press cars? Does the CSM relate to the VIN number? i.e. is does this car have a VIN XXXXX0053? Or is there no relationship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Snake Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Thats a great story !! Maybe some of the Shelby Magic is rubbing off on Ford !!! Very deserving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuietShelby Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 WoooW! Thata's an Amazing story! Congrats to the owner and hope she drives the hell out of it for as long as she can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 I still can not digest the size of wheels (mags) on the KR......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngnear Posted June 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 I still can not digest the size of wheels (mags) on the KR......... Those wheels are 285 on the rear and 255 on the front. Also note that they are 18" and not 20". I tried to get a picture of the tire identification but they did not turn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Great story & Thanks for the pictures. MM are you saying you a digestive problems ? Could be your not driving your SS enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA CRUIZER Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I still can not digest the size of wheels (mags) on the KR......... I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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