ninomambo Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hello, I'm soon to be a new owner, but I was hoping someone would help me "spot" a real Shelby GT. I'm new to all this and don't want to be ripped off. Can anyone tell me if by the VIN # or anything else I can know for sure I'm getting the real deal in my 2007? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawman Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 The first thing to look for is the hood scoop. A REAL Shelby GT has a scoop rivited onto the hood, and it should be warped. It will have a dash plaque with a CSM #, like 07SGTxxxx. Look at pics of other SGT's on this site, it's a unique car, you shouldn't have any problem distinguishing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 The first thing to look for is the hood scoop. A REAL Shelby GT has a scoop rivited onto the hood, and it should be warped. It will have a dash plaque with a CSM #, like 07SGTxxxx. Look at pics of other SGT's on this site, it's a unique car, you shouldn't have any problem distinguishing one. Just to clarify - 2007 Shelby GT's did not have fully riveted scoops, but were instead bolted / screwed to the hood and had fake rivets. Some 2007 owners, like myself, are having that scoop replaced with the new and improved Sheby GT scoop which is fully riveted to the hood (see the scoop threads for the long history). There is also a Shelby tag located under the hood near the driver side headlamp which provides the CSM #. You could check out my Cardomain site for more info that might help. One day soon the new Shelby Registry will be published which should provide the VIN match for the CSM #. I suggest that you post pictures and details of whatever Shelby GT it is that your looking at on the forum here and let all of us comment on whether it appears to be the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hello,I'm soon to be a new owner, but I was hoping someone would help me "spot" a real Shelby GT. I'm new to all this and don't want to be ripped off. Can anyone tell me if by the VIN # or anything else I can know for sure I'm getting the real deal in my 2007? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks! There are a few people on here, including myself who can run an OASIS on the car using your VIN. It will say if it is a true Shelby GT. If you PM the VIN you are considering, I will check for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Here are a few things to look for - Powered by Ford badges on the fenders hood scoop will be silver with a stripe down the middle and larger than a standard GT scoop either with fake rivets (2007) or real rivets (2008) 7007 colors are black, white, orange (CA) and black with red stripe (Barret Jackson) 2008 is Vista Blue csm# on dash and under hood shelby GT stripes and matching silver stripes running the full length across the top of the car lowered stance with FRPP hardware FRPP intake possibly the Shelby GT floormats but they a a lot of times missing on used cars Or just save yourself a lot of trouble and PM Michael Morris on this board who has proved to be a very reputable dealer of many Shelby's and you to can be a member in the Michael Morris fan club .... Welcome to the club! Just be sure to bring a towel and bandaids for after the initiation phase. You may want to have a psychologist on retainer as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Here are a few things to look for - Powered by Ford badges on the fenders hood scoop will be silver with a stripe down the middle and larger than a standard GT scoop either with fake rivets (2007) or real rivets (2008) 7007 colors are black, white, orange (CA) and black with red stripe (Barret Jackson) 2008 is Vista Blue csm# on dash and under hood shelby GT stripes and matching silver stripes running the full length across the top of the car lowered stance with FRPP hardware FRPP intake possibly the Shelby GT floormats but they a a lot of times missing on used cars Or just save yourself a lot of trouble and PM Michael Morris on this board who has proved to be a very reputable dealer of many Shelby's and you to can be a member in the Michael Morris fan club .... Welcome to the club! Just be sure to bring a towel and bandaids for after the initiation phase. You may want to have a psychologist on retainer as well. Thanks Stump! But the Grabber ORange was 08 not 07. See Im a good dealer!!!! Let me know if I can help you with a car MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Make sure you get a black one...................those are the fastest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejrail Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Make sure you get a black one...................those are the fastest. +1 on the black. There is no comparison! :happy feet: The black will be an 07, with the CSM # on the dash plaque and underhood tag starting with 07SGT**** Good luck in your quest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 +1 on the black. There is no comparison! :happy feet: The black will be an 07, with the CSM # on the dash plaque and underhood tag starting with 07SGT**** Good luck in your quest. -1 Everyone knows white is the fastest color!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Provide me with a VIN and CSM and I can varify for you. rogers@shelbyautos.com Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Provide me with a VIN and CSM and I can varify for you. rogers@shelbyautos.com Roger YES YOU CAN!!! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks Stump! But the Grabber ORange was 08 not 07. See Im a good dealer!!!! Let me know if I can help you with a car MM Really, I though there were some orange ones released in CA in 07? Meh, it's doesn't matter anyway. Orange is a fruit not a color...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dh777 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Here are a few things to look for - Powered by Ford badges on the fenders hood scoop will be silver with a stripe down the middle and larger than a standard GT scoop either with fake rivets (2007) or real rivets (2008) 7007 colors are black, white, orange (CA) and black with red stripe (Barret Jackson) 2008 is Vista Blue csm# on dash and under hood shelby GT stripes and matching silver stripes running the full length across the top of the car lowered stance with FRPP hardware FRPP intake possibly the Shelby GT floormats but they a a lot of times missing on used cars Or just save yourself a lot of trouble and PM Michael Morris on this board who has proved to be a very reputable dealer of many Shelby's and you to can be a member in the Michael Morris fan club .... Welcome to the club! Just be sure to bring a towel and bandaids for after the initiation phase. You may want to have a psychologist on retainer as well. 2008s were orange w/ silver stripes, black w/red stripes and blue w/ silver stripes were coupes and convertibles and also have the CSM# on the door sills There is a post that list some that are currently on ebay here http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...mp;#entry617432 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejrail Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 -1 Everyone knows white is the fastest color!! :happy feet: Man, you New Yorkers really are in your own little world. You can take me out of Joisey but you'll never take the Joisey outta me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 +1 on the black. There is no comparison! :happy feet: The black will be an 07, with the CSM # on the dash plaque and underhood tag starting with 07SGT**** Good luck in your quest. Oh yeah... :ph34r: ninja Black is the way to go!!!! Hope you get yours soon!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Man, you New Yorkers really are in your own little world. Just the way we want it!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT-C0056 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Grabber Orange!, but it will attract the cops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 sure does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hello,I'm soon to be a new owner, but I was hoping someone would help me "spot" a real Shelby GT. I'm new to all this and don't want to be ripped off. Can anyone tell me if by the VIN # or anything else I can know for sure I'm getting the real deal in my 2007? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks! have you looked at this one? http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=38810 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejrail Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 have you looked at this one?http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=38810 Boy, that's rough. I thought I was the bad guy when I repo'd my daughter's used Beretta GT after she dropped out of school. Our deal was she stays in school and I pay the payments and insurance. Good or bad, I do what I say. The day she informed me she had enough school and took off with her friends, I took her car to my buddie's house in a neighboring town and put it up for sale. She never saw it again. Good or bad, I do what I say. We don't know the circustances here but if you are smart enough to graduate college, you should be smart enough to know somebody doesn't just hand ytou a Shelby GT every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 We don't know the circustances here but if you are smart enough to graduate college, you should be smart enough to know somebody doesn't just hand ytou a Shelby GT every day. Yes. But there is a difference between smart and intelligent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getright1 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 -1 Everyone knows white is the fastest color!! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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