m81mclaren Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Well after lots of wait lists, shady dealers, bumped deals and now HUGE help from a family member with friends in the right places, I got the "the deal" I wanted and now my Vista Blue vert is on the production line! I am at a loss to describe how I feel and hope that the reality meets the expectations that have built up over the last year and a half. I have been a Mustang and Shelby fan all my life and had kicked myself for not buying any Shelby (or any vintage Mustang for that matter) when I thought they were unobtainable to the average joe. I'd been plotting the last 5 years to buy a vintage mustang and update it with modern Terminator mechanicals when I learned about the potential new for 2008 Shelby Mustang. From what I learned on this site I had decided that the Gt500 was the best of all worlds and what I wanted. I am crossing my fingers that nothing goes haywire in the process and I can drive it home in the next month or so. The anticipation is killing me! Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and support. I have made a few friends here and look forward to sharing in all that Gt500 goodness behind the wheel soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Congrats, m81mclaren!! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m81mclaren Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Congrats, m81mclaren!! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Thanks! Finally feeling truly part of the family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenkelley Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Well after lots of wait lists, shady dealers, bumped deals and now HUGE help from a family member with friends in the right places, I got the "the deal" I wanted and now my Vista Blue vert is on the production line! I am at a loss to describe how I feel and hope that the reality meets the expectations that have built up over the last year and a half. I have been a Mustang and Shelby fan all my life and had kicked myself for not buying any Shelby (or any vintage Mustang for that matter) when I thought they were unobtainable to the average joe. I'd been plotting the last 5 years to buy a vintage mustang and update it with modern Terminator mechanicals when I learned about the potential new for 2008 Shelby Mustang. From what I learned on this site I had decided that the Gt500 was the best of all worlds and what I wanted. I am crossing my fingers that nothing goes haywire in the process and I can drive it home in the next month or so. The anticipation is killing me! Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and support. I have made a few friends here and look forward to sharing in all that Gt500 goodness behind the wheel soon! A Vista Blue convertible - that will be beautiful! Ours may not be too far behind yours on the production line - I'm kinda expecting it in about 5 weeks. Red & White coupe - but I had a really hard time deciding between that and Vista Blue & White. The only thing that made me go red is that I wanted the two-tone interior. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Congratulations! Won't be long now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Welcome to the forum. I hope the Shelby Hold is over soon. It's gonna take longer than you think. Be prepared. See my signature for an idea. I still do not have my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinTurboBoss Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thanks! Finally feeling truly part of the family! Welcome! There is someone on board who can track your car. If you let it be known you want help in tracking it. Give it 4-6 wks for expected delivery once built. not before 3wks normally. ask Grabber google maps will have your cars location shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Welcome to the forum. I hope the Shelby Hold is over soon. It's gonna take longer than you think. Be prepared. See my signature for an idea. I still do not have my car. You've become very jaded in a short period of time, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Welcome to the forum. I hope the Shelby Hold is over soon. It's gonna take longer than you think. Be prepared. See my signature for an idea. I still do not have my car. Quit whining, its sitting at the dealership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 You've become very shady in a short period of time, Rob. Hey, don't talk about my friend Rob like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Welcome M81 - Congrats & Believe me you won`t be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra666 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Congrats! Hopefully this quality hold wil be short. KC666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m81mclaren Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Thanks All. I'm told that stripes on the verts are done at the plant an not at the "stripe shop". Apparently the hold for the tranny cases is on a car by car basis post production and my car was released for shipping! I'm guessing 3-4 weeks to make it back west... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m81mclaren Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 A Vista Blue convertible - that will be beautiful! Ours may not be too far behind yours on the production line - I'm kinda expecting it in about 5 weeks. Red & White coupe - but I had a really hard time deciding between that and Vista Blue & White. The only thing that made me go red is that I wanted the two-tone interior. Best of luck! Thanks. Vista Blue is as close to Acapulco Blue as I could get! I wish there was a 2 tone option here as well but that would be nitpicking under the circumstances! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Pony Power Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 [ :banana piano: Congrats! You will love it. It took 2 months and 5 days form ordering till it was driven home. You'll not want to leave it in a parking lot or if you do you park in the back in two spaces like you hate to see people do. And you'll be glancing at all way to the store and while inside to make sure see is safe! I got a Tourch Red, man what a blast to drive! Post some pic when it comes & enjoy!! Mike :hyper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSTANG Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Well after lots of wait lists, shady dealers, bumped deals and now HUGE help from a family member with friends in the right places, I got the "the deal" I wanted and now my Vista Blue vert is on the production line! I am at a loss to describe how I feel and hope that the reality meets the expectations that have built up over the last year and a half. I have been a Mustang and Shelby fan all my life and had kicked myself for not buying any Shelby (or any vintage Mustang for that matter) when I thought they were unobtainable to the average joe. I'd been plotting the last 5 years to buy a vintage mustang and update it with modern Terminator mechanicals when I learned about the potential new for 2008 Shelby Mustang. From what I learned on this site I had decided that the Gt500 was the best of all worlds and what I wanted. I am crossing my fingers that nothing goes haywire in the process and I can drive it home in the next month or so. The anticipation is killing me! Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and support. I have made a few friends here and look forward to sharing in all that Gt500 goodness behind the wheel soon! Great choice in color. Just got my vista blue vert yesterday. I color is awesome. Welcome, there is a lot of good information here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m81mclaren Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Well VOPC confirmed that my car is a "good unit" (from quality hold check) and is shippable the next couple of days! So if all goes well, 2-3 weeks and I'll be flying low! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Well VOPC confirmed that my car is a "good unit" (from quality hold check) and is shippable the next couple of days! So if all goes well, 2-3 weeks and I'll be flying low! You will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraCrazy Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Congratulations M81--won't be long now. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m81mclaren Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 It's on a train and halfway here!!! Maybe this upcoming Friday? I'll be driving home 300+ miles. I'll try and vary the speed before I hit the highway...hate to break a new car in this way. Did I just write that?! I will ENJOY breaking her in this way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 It's on a train and halfway here!!! Maybe this upcoming Friday? I'll be driving home 300+ miles. I'll try and vary the speed before I hit the highway...hate to break a new car in this way. Did I just write that?! I will ENJOY breaking her in this way! I think mine is on the same train but different rail car. My rail car is ETTX810251. What is yours ? And what is that photo in your avatar.......it is small and looks like a ...... Grabber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m81mclaren Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I think mine is on the same train but different rail car. My rail car is ETTX810251. What is yours ?And what is that photo in your avatar.......it is small and looks like a ...... Grabber Well, its a different train and just arrived in state from AZ! Looks like Saturday is it if all goes as it should!!!! That's my 1981 M81 Mclaren Mustang. An oddball turbo car needing resto someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Well, its a different train and just arrived in state from AZ! Looks like Saturday is it if all goes as it should!!!!That's my 1981 M81 Mclaren Mustang. An oddball turbo car needing resto someday! Yep.....it's on a different train allright. Mine has no train to pull the rail car.....it's sitting so I am told. I hope your car shows Sat. It will make for a great weekend. :happy feet: My order was jinxed My build was jinxed. And now my delivery is jinxed See my signature for a good joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m81mclaren Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 It's at the DEALER!!! I can't get there til Saturday but will fly in and drive home same day! It is beyond words how excited I am. The only thing I can compare it to is as a kid anticipating a trip to Disneyland! Maybe I should make a vanity plate that says ETICKET for those who can relate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 It's at the DEALER!!! I can't get there til Saturday but will fly in and drive home same day! It is beyond words how excited I am. The only thing I can compare it to is as a kid anticipating a trip to Disneyland! Maybe I should make a vanity plate that says ETICKET for those who can relate! Congrats, m81!!!!!!! :happy feet: BTW, where abouts in Nor Cal are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 It's at the DEALER!!! I can't get there til Saturday but will fly in and drive home same day! It is beyond words how excited I am. The only thing I can compare it to is as a kid anticipating a trip to Disneyland! Maybe I should make a vanity plate that says ETICKET for those who can relate! Congrats on your car. We look froward to your arrivall thread and photos next week. How long of a drive home will you be making ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m81mclaren Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Congrats on your car.We look froward to your arrivall thread and photos next week. How long of a drive home will you be making ? It's home! I'll post a few pics under another topic as think that's how it's supposed to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkieler Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Where the heck did you find that car, I have been looking everywhere for an m81 Can you post pics of your car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.