JeffJ Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 While at the Mustang Challenge and Grand Am Rolex race this weekend in Mid-Ohio, I caught these shots of a Manufacturer's Black on Black GT500KR test car with a glass back roof. It was very dirty from all the rain we got, but was still pretty cool. There was no dash plaque, so a real test car. Note the manufacturer plate and yellow sticker in the windshield. This is Ford's test car number. Sorry for the quality, this is from my camera phone. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarecat Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Nice catch!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I'll bid 800,000 on it. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 That's got to make Ron Pratt Happy to see considering he was to have & purchase the ONLY ONE EVER MADE! So much for exclusivity at BJ/SAI even if it's a proto-type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony88 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 A+ to prototypes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 That's got to make Ron Pratt Happy to see considering he was to have & purchase the ONLY ONE EVER MADE! So much for exclusivity at BJ/SAI even if it's a proto-type Coldy, I think that Ron spent the money for the opportunity to have one of very the first production KR's (#2?), and Carroll's KR is supposed to be the only one with a GB roof on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Coldy, I think that Ron spent the money for the opportunity to have one of very the first production KR's (#2?), and Carroll's KR is supposed to be the only one with a GB roof on it. One-of-a-Kind means just that in my book he's the link to the story about it from TS http://www.teamshelby.com/index.php?catego...2_articleid=219 Shelby GT500KR with Glass Roof The 540-horsepower Shelby GT500KR on the block at Barrett-Jackson is a unique rendition of the most powerful factory-built Mustang ever. Shelby GT500KR production began in Las Vegas on Jan. 11, Carroll Shelby’s 85th birthday. The one-of-one ebony black GT500KR up for auction will feature the same full glass roof that is being offered as an option on the 2009 V-6 Mustang and Mustang GT models only. The glass roof provides a third roof option for customers and responds to their growing desire for more natural light. The glass is tinted, which reduces both infrared rays and vehicle cool down time by 50 percent. Production of large sunroofs has increased nearly 200 percent in North America since 2003, according to Just-autos.com. While the Shelby GT500KR coupe features racing stripes over the roof, the unique glass roof on the auction model features stripes etched directly into the glass. “Barrett-Jackson will be a rare opportunity for one lucky bidder to own a Shelby GT500KR with a glass roof, a car no one else can even buy,” said Carroll Shelby. “It’s been too long, but I’m very excited to have the ‘King of the Road’ back.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Guys this is the prototype, it is scheduled to be destroyed. Ron Pratt will have the only one. we just finished it, the one in the pictures above was the one shown at BJ, it was built for the show, has no badge, wasn't built at Shelby, it will be destroyed. Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Thanks Amy. I certainly wasn't meaning to cause any strife. Just saw the car and thought it would be neat to catch some shots. To bad about it's destruction, but I know that is what happens to these prototypes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB8SNK Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Guys this is the prototype, it is scheduled to be destroyed. Ron Pratt will have the only one. we just finished it, the one in the pictures above was the one shown at BJ, it was built for the show, has no badge, wasn't built at Shelby, it will be destroyed. Amy If they need someone to destroy it, let me know...... LOL... what a shame....How about I buy it for cheap, take off the KR stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Can't you destroy the car minus the hood...i will buy it :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switz Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Personally, I just don't like black on black. The stripes don't "pop" nor do the door stripes. Great find though...hmm, if that car just happened to dissapear...just like the original James Bond car. Was stolen and had not been seen since. Check out this link for those who might not know about this mystery: 007 theft story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Guys this is the prototype, it is scheduled to be destroyed. Ron Pratt will have the only one. we just finished it, the one in the pictures above was the one shown at BJ, it was built for the show, has no badge, wasn't built at Shelby, it will be destroyed. Amy Thank you for clearing this up AMY, hope my comments didn't offend you. But why is the car still around if it's a proto-type & no longer needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Someone at FORD needs to stuff this car in a corner of some forgotten warehouse only to be resurrected in 30+ years. This way we'll have these cool one-offs, like the '68 Green Hornet (Shelby Coupe). Now, if we can only find "Little Red" the '67 Shelby Coupe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Thank you for clearing this up AMY, hope my comments didn't offend you. But why is the car still around if it's a proto-type & no longer needed? They are storing it and I believed it was being moved when these were taken. I heard it went on the destroy list last Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Handler Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 They are storing it and I believed it was being moved when these were taken. I heard it went on the destroy list last Amy What a waste! I thought the military were the only ones that did that kind of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomus07GT500 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Guys this is the prototype, it is scheduled to be destroyed. Ron Pratt will have the only one. we just finished it, the one in the pictures above was the one shown at BJ, it was built for the show, has no badge, wasn't built at Shelby, it will be destroyed. Amy destroyed, what a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08GT500KR Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 While at the Mustang Challenge and Grand Am Rolex race this weekend in Mid-Ohio, I caught these shots of a Manufacturer's Black on Black GT500KR test car with a glass back roof. It was very dirty from all the rain we got, but was still pretty cool. There was no dash plaque, so a real test car. Note the manufacturer plate and yellow sticker in the windshield. This is Ford's test car number. Sorry for the quality, this is from my camera phone. Enjoy Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08GT500KR Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 They are storing it and I believed it was being moved when these were taken. I heard it went on the destroy list last Amy Why do they have to destroy it, can't they donate it to SAI for display? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006GT500 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Don't do that!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Why do they have to destroy it, can't they donate it to SAI for display? LOL, that would be great then there would be 2, not one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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