stpracer43 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Surprised my wife, Faye, with an early Christmas and 23rd Anniversary present today! Michael Morris helped me over the last week find and purchase a 2008 GT500 Red Stripe Vert! He located it in Ohio, sent a driver to pick it up and bring it to GA, and had my gift ready to go today when we arrived at his dealership in Perry, GA. I think she knew I was up to something for the most of the week though... She runs the family finances and had seen a sizable move of funds earlier in the week. But I managed to divert her questioning a bit. I got her to go to dealership with me under the false pretense of a minor repair on my car, Mike owed me a ride in his SuperSnake, and we could do some shopping as well. On the way up she stated she didn't think Service Depts worked on Sat... She immediately noticed the Vert in the showroom, as MM and I chatted about a ride in his SS. I asked her if she wanted to ride as well, she said "No". MM told her she could drive it, She said, "I can't drive his Snake", and I said, "But, you can drive this one!", and handed her the keys to the Red Stripe Vert! Faye gets a stunned look on her face and asks me "What have you done?" I gave her a hug and kiss and said "Merry Christmas and Happy Anniversary!" Faye's a Mustang Girl from the start. Her first car (she was 2nd owner) when we dated in high school was a White 1970 Fasback Mustang... after a couple years she had it painted Red. Unfortunately she wound up trading the car in on another Ford car, but I told her I'd find her another one at some time. About 15 years ago, I did purchase a 1970 Fastback that needs serious restoration, but have not had time to do anything with it... Long story short ~ we took some pics, drove around town, stopped by an aviation museum, did some shopping, had dinner, and then drove 100 miles back to Valdosta! THANKS SO MUCH MICHAEL MORRIS! keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Wow - What a great present to get. I know how happy she must be. You guys now have an awesome looking pair of GT500's. Very cool. Will she be driving the GT500 as her main ride? I bet you got some good brownie points on that gift. :happy feet: Good job MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Congrats and Happy Anniversary Faye and Keith. :happy feet: :happy feet: That is one sweet looking Shelby. A couple that (drives) Shelby's together stays together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Congrats to you both...enjoy and stay safe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500FLYBOY Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 WOW. What a pair. I bet they look great sitting in the driveway. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 You Da Man STP! Way to go & Happy Anniversary & May you have a great Christmas also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpracer43 Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Will she be driving the GT500 as her main ride? Nope ~ she gonna keep her Honda Odyssey and plans to keep her Vert "low mileage". Here "They" are at home in the driveway... Gotta say I like looking at my Wife's rearend !!!! WOW. What a pair. I bet they look great sitting in the driveway. Congrats. Yes, They Do :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Shelby Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Looks great! I like the red stripe package.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Surprised my wife, Faye, with an early Christmas and 23rd Anniversary present today! Michael Morris helped me over the last week find and purchase a 2008 GT500 Red Stripe Vert! He located it in Ohio, sent a driver to pick it up and bring it to GA, and had my gift ready to go today when we arrived at his dealership in Perry, GA. I think she knew I was up to something for the most of the week though... She runs the family finances and had seen a sizable move of funds earlier in the week. But I managed to divert her questioning a bit. I got her to go to dealership with me under the false pretense of a minor repair on my car, Mike owed me a ride in his SuperSnake, and we could do some shopping as well. On the way up she stated she didn't think Service Depts worked on Sat... She immediately noticed the Vert in the showroom, as MM and I chatted about a ride in his SS. I asked her if she wanted to ride as well, she said "No". MM told her she could drive it, She said, "I can't drive his Snake", and I said, "But, you can drive this one!", and handed her the keys to the Red Stripe Vert! Faye gets a stunned look on her face and asks me "What have you done?" I gave her a hug and kiss and said "Merry Christmas and Happy Anniversary!" Faye's a Mustang Girl from the start. Her first car (she was 2nd owner) when we dated in high school was a White 1970 Fasback Mustang... after a couple years she had it painted Red. Unfortunately she wound up trading the car in on another Ford car, but I told her I'd find her another one at some time. About 15 years ago, I did purchase a 1970 Fastback that needs serious restoration, but have not had time to do anything with it... Long story short ~ we took some pics, drove around town, stopped by an aviation museum, did some shopping, had dinner, and then drove 100 miles back to Valdosta! THANKS SO MUCH MICHAEL MORRIS! keith That's a great story. HSURB® Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 :party2: :party2: :party2: :party2: :party2: Congratulations. I hope my wife doesn't see this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500HP GT Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Good Americans. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Totally awesome Keith!!!! They look good in your driveway, prolly alot better following each other on the road You and your wife shuld have alot of fun cruising around together. Happy Anniversary to you guys, too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Nice combo - Way to hook um up MM!!! Decisions, decisions....coupe today or vert??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500FLYBOY Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Here "They" are at home in the driveway... Gotta say I like looking at my Wife's rearend !!!! Dare I say it - just wait - she looks better topless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Spiffy story! That's a very nice present! MM comes through again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDYSHELBY Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Way to go Keith thats the way to happy marraige :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 That vert is the nicest color combo..........did same identical thing fro my wife, but, she turned down the GT500 I also thought that the pair looked real good in my driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsnake Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 MM is the man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08GT500KR Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Wow - What a great present to get. I know how happy she must be. You guys now have an awesome looking pair of GT500's. Very cool. Will she be driving the GT500 as her main ride? I bet you got some good brownie points on that gift. :happy feet: Good job MM. Holy Shit What a nice present, well done and I am glad to see that a man who loves his woman treat her well, nice car and congrats, I assume there is a claus in the purchase agreement as to whom pays for the man in blue. enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Congrats! and welcome to the red stripe vert club!!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukenrock Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 You still have some time to get her some mods before XMas!! :happy feet: Congrats to both of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt67 Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Awesome story, have a great Christmas, good job MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 I dont know how I missed this post! I have been looking for it too. Congrats Col. Yall deserve the best. Great folks to work with. I really enjoy selling TS members cars! So easy to work with. Most of the time they know exactly what they want and what they want to pay! Makes selling cars fun! Its so easy selling well informed folks cars. Keep up the good work TS members. Keep these folks informed! Thanks again Keith and Faye. Merry Christmas and Happy Anniversay!!!!! See ya soon MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpracer43 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Thanks Michael! Did you find the other key yet? We have both the FOBs and one key... Remember all the fussing Faye did about driving a stick? Well, I can tell you she had plenty of fun driving back to Valdosta on Saturday evening ! She's already planning to drive it to Alabama this week for Christmas... yep, she's a proud Shelby GT500 Mustang owner no matter what she says! I know You and Your wife will have a special joy celebrating your first Christmas with your son...so Merry Christmas and have fun! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky10 Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Beautiful Cars!!! Congrat's. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Yr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpracer43 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 After having driven my coupe for 11,000 miles I had become pretty used to the feel. So, I was surprised to find my wife's Vert felt just a little bit different as I was driving around town the first day... Read over the manual later that evening and discovered the spring rates are softer in the Vert than the coupe! Hmmm? Softer springs ought to help shift weight to the rear under acceleration=> Wonder if I could get a better 1/4 mile time in my wife's Vert than my coupe? Suspect she'd tell to race my own car! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 She'll never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Congrats to both of you, on the car, but more importantly on your anniversary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Snake Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Hey Keith, Merry Christmas and Congratulations to you and you wife! Nice addition to the family. Hope to catch up with you again soon. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpracer43 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Hey Keith, Merry Christmas and Congratulations to you and you wife! Nice addition to the family.Hope to catch up with you again soon. Mark Mark ~ Thanks! Have had fun this past week breaking 500 miles on the odometer We may be in FWB next week to register the car... will try to give you a heads up. Hope you've had a great Christmas and have an even better year in 2009! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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