redcobradude Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I had been on a waiting list for over a year. Two had been delivered and I was still number 10 on the list. Needless to say I thought I was not going to get one here. So I was watching Ebay and calling around to dealers every month or so. My wife was smarter. She had a connection into Ford. So in early August she orders a red with white stripe GT500 coupe. And of course she doesn't tell me. So last saturday, she calls me and says that her car is running really bad and that I should be in the driveway as she pulls in so I can hear it. It is getting dark and I can see two pairs of headlights coming up the street. It wasn't the blue lights of her car so I just watched them come up the hill anyway.. Then right before they get to our driveway I get a flash of the distinctive red with white stripes that signify a Shelby GT500. Just as I think...Cool somebody in the neighborhood got a Shelby, it turns into my driveway!!! My wife opens the door with the biggest grin I have ever seen!! I was blown away!! The second car was her sister with a camera, and my two boys had retrieved our camera. My 11 and 12 year old boys nad my wifes sister's family had kept the secret for almost two months. I have almost 300 miles on it and I am driving it everyday. The looks and stares from other motorists are great. People will take pictures with their cell phones as they are driving. Many thumbs up from other Mustangs and even a few rice burners. My 1999 red Cobra is for sale!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I had been on a waiting list for over a year. Two had been delivered and I was still number 10 on the list. Needless to say I thought I was not going to get one here. So I was watching Ebay and calling around to dealers every month or so. My wife was smarter. She had a connection into Ford. So in early August she orders a red with white stripe GT500 coupe. And of course she doesn't tell me. So last saturday, she calls me and says that her car is running really bad and that I should be in the driveway as she pulls in so I can hear it. It is getting dark and I can see two pairs of headlights coming up the street. It wasn't the blue lights of her car so I just watched them come up the hill anyway.. Then right before they get to our driveway I get a flash of the distinctive red with white stripes that signify a Shelby GT500. Just as I think...Cool somebody in the neighborhood got a Shelby, it turns into my driveway!!! My wife opens the door with the biggest grin I have ever seen!! I was blown away!! The second car was her sister with a camera, and my two boys had retrieved our camera. My 11 and 12 year old boys nad my wifes sister's family had kept the secret for almost two months. I have almost 300 miles on it and I am driving it everyday. The looks and stares from other motorists are great. People will take pictures with their cell phones as they are driving. Many thumbs up from other Mustangs and even a few rice burners. My 1999 red Cobra is for sale!! Congratulations!!! Post some pictures please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambbo Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 :beerchug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Congrats. redcobradude That is a cool way to be surprised Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachi99 Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 She's a keeper. And you're wife ain't too shabby of a lady either. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcobradude Posted October 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Here ya go Blayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Wow, You are one lucky man. This must be catchy with the wifeys. This same thing happened last week with another fellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Awsome story--awsome wife---awsome car!!!! Thanks for sharing and congrats . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Awsome story--awsome wife---awsome car!!!! Thanks for sharing and congrats . AWESOME! Who's name did she register it in? LOL Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcobradude Posted October 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 AWESOME! Who's name did she register it in? LOL Enjoy! Awww Man! In all the excitement, I never looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My2nd'Stang Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Congrats redcobradude. Does your wife have a sister??? :rolleyes: Just kidding, I and my lady have been together now for 24 years, wouldn't want to break up a good thing. Sincerely though, congrats with the car and you're right, she's smart. DLW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Here ya go Blayne. Great pic Redcobradude!! I have same colors inside and out, and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albinorhino Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Great pic Redcobradude!! I have same colors inside and out, and love it. That's a great story. The car sure does grab attention - just last night a guy with a black late model Cobra pulled up to me , got out, gave me the thumbs up and said "you're so lucky!" He's right, this is an awesome car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Congrats, redcobradude! Does your wife have a sister? I'm sure my wife would be ok with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Best story ever. Thats a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I had been on a waiting list for over a year. Two had been delivered and I was still number 10 on the list. Needless to say I thought I was not going to get one here. So I was watching Ebay and calling around to dealers every month or so. My wife was smarter. She had a connection into Ford. So in early August she orders a red with white stripe GT500 coupe. And of course she doesn't tell me. So last saturday, she calls me and says that her car is running really bad and that I should be in the driveway as she pulls in so I can hear it. It is getting dark and I can see two pairs of headlights coming up the street. It wasn't the blue lights of her car so I just watched them come up the hill anyway.. Then right before they get to our driveway I get a flash of the distinctive red with white stripes that signify a Shelby GT500. Just as I think...Cool somebody in the neighborhood got a Shelby, it turns into my driveway!!! My wife opens the door with the biggest grin I have ever seen!! I was blown away!! The second car was her sister with a camera, and my two boys had retrieved our camera. My 11 and 12 year old boys nad my wifes sister's family had kept the secret for almost two months. I have almost 300 miles on it and I am driving it everyday. The looks and stares from other motorists are great. People will take pictures with their cell phones as they are driving. Many thumbs up from other Mustangs and even a few rice burners. My 1999 red Cobra is for sale!! You are one lucky guy to have a wife like that. By the way is her sister married? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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