Bushmaster Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Another newbie first-time Shelby owner here - I just bought 2008 GT-C #0163 from John Scardino (acer08). My name's Mark and I'm in Austin, TX. I'm 56 and I've been a big fan of Carroll Shelby and his creations since I was about 12. I distinctly remember reading the XKE vs. 427 Cobra shootout in Automobile Quarterly in the school library. I was just starting to be a gearhead and that article made a huge impression on me and since then, I've been into everything Shelby. I recently decided that it was finally time to own a Shelby and with help from a couple of Team Shelby and SAAC members, got in touch with John. The car just arrived here yesterday evening and I got to drive it for the first time this morning. And, man, am I jazzed. I'm not a stranger to Mustangs - over the last few years I've owned, among others, a True Blue '01 GT, an Electric Red '05 GT, an '87 coupe big block-powered drag car and a low miles Reef Blue '93 LX coupe. But this is the pinnacle, so far, and I can't wait to start enjoying it. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions as I go along, especially regarding a supercharger upgrade in a few months. I can't believe I actually own a Shelby automobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hi Mark, Only fitting that I'm the first to congratulate you on your fine purchase, and welcome you to Team Shelby. I'm sure your nephew had a great time driving her from CO. to TX. Great people here, with answers to all of your questions. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hi Mark, Only fitting that I'm the first to congratulate you on your fine purchase, and welcome you to Team Shelby. I'm sure your nephew had a great time driving her from CO. to TX. Great people here, with answers to all of your questions. Tom Thanks, Tom! And thanks for being the guy who pointed me at John's car. If you're ever in central Texas, I owe you a monster plate of Tex-Mex (or BBQ)! I've been out ratting around town in it all morning and having an absolute blast. So far, there's not one thing I'd change about the car - it's nirvana on wheels. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Thanks, Tom! And thanks for being the guy who pointed me at John's car. If you're ever in central Texas, I owe you a monster plate of Tex-Mex (or BBQ)! I've been out ratting around town in it all morning and having an absolute blast. So far, there's not one thing I'd change about the car - it's nirvana on wheels. Mark Attaboy, Lock up the women and children, here comes Mark in his Shelby! I'm as excited as you are! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Welcome to Team Shelby, we now have 2 GT-C's in the Austin area. I'm in Pflugerville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Mark, that's a great looking Shelby GT! Welcome to Team Shelby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Welcome to Team Shelby, we now have 2 GT-C's in the Austin area. I'm in Pflugerville. Hi Dwain - I knew there was another one in the area. I think I've seen you on the AAS board, haven't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Mark, that's a great looking Shelby GT! Welcome to Team Shelby!! Many thanks! I think it's pretty great looking, too. I'm still pinching myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Mark Welcome to T.S & enjoy your new ride . Lots of info available here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hi Dwain - I knew there was another one in the area. I think I've seen you on the AAS board, haven't I? Yes you have, we need to get together and attend some of the local events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Yes you have, we need to get together and attend some of the local events. I think I'm going to show it at this show in San Antonio later in the month - http://www.samustang.com/2010_carshow.htm And a group of us are planning on going down to the NMRA event at Baytown in November. I used to be pretty active in AAS back around 7-9 years ago, but most of those folks have moved on and it's not the same club it was then. Haven't really done any AAS stuff in quite a few years, though I still check in on the board from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Congrats on the GO SGT and welcome. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazydave Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Not quite UT orange, but it'll do. I should bring my White GT over when I visit my daughter at UT. Go horns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted October 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Not quite UT orange, but it'll do. I should bring my White GT over when I visit my daughter at UT. Go horns! Well, I grew up in Little Rock, so I had brief second thoughts about getting an orange car in the first place! Go Hogs! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Nice car mark, and welcome to the world of Shelbys. If you're up in the Dallas area, let me know. We have a great Shelby club here - SCAT - Shelby Cobra Association of Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlinetoys Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Welcome! Nice looking ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Beautiful ride, congrats and welcome to Team Shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Wow, beautiful GO Shelby! Welcome to TS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Congrats and welcome to the TS family. Love your Shelby GT-C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Beautiful Shelby and what a great find ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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