Clears Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hi all, I am new to this forum and have a question. I am looking into a 2007 40th anniversary GT500 and was wondering if there is a way to verify the authenticity of this car. Also, if it is authentic, is there a way to verify how many of the parts were installed at Shelby and also if it has been built from shelby with the Super Snake option? Thanks all for any and all help. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hi and Welcome. Yes, there is a awy BUT, you need the VIN.#. If you have that, contact the Shelby American Registry. Click on the Link to see who to contact. http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/52500-meet-your-shelby-american-registrars/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clears Posted November 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Thanks tesgt350. I have tried to check that section, but it will not let me in, I guess because I am a new user. Are you guys seeing a lot of clones, or do most people seem to be upstanding about the authenticity of their cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Clears, you have to be a Team Shelby member to access that area. I have alerted the 40th registrar to this topic, he should chime in soon. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Hi all, I am new to this forum and have a question. I am looking into a 2007 40th anniversary GT500 and was wondering if there is a way to verify the authenticity of this car. Also, if it is authentic, is there a way to verify how many of the parts were installed at Shelby and also if it has been built from shelby with the Super Snake option? Thanks all for any and all help. Mark Hi Mark, welcome to the Team Shelby forums. Feel free to email me the VIN &CSM numbers from the car you're looking at. The CSM number will be found on a dash plaque and an engine plaque mounted to the radiator support. See my signature line for my email address. I'll research the car for you and let you know if it went thru one of the Shelby Mod Shops. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Hi all, I am new to this forum and have a question. I am looking into a 2007 40th anniversary GT500 and was wondering if there is a way to verify the authenticity of this car. Also, if it is authentic, is there a way to verify how many of the parts were installed at Shelby and also if it has been built from shelby with the Super Snake option? Thanks all for any and all help. Mark Hi Mark and welcome to this site, you are in good hands here....Keep us posted about the 40th....by the way an awesome car... Alexandros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Clears, Welcome to Team Shelby! There's a great group of enthusiasts here with plenty of sound advice to help you. Good luck in your search and post-up some pictures when you find your Shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Wecome Mark. Hope the 40th works out for you as they are fantastic cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clears Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Thanks guys.......you are awesome. I have a request in to the seller for the VIN and I will ask about the CSM number to see if he will provide both. We will see, fingers crossed, however, I am slightly hesitant as it seems too good to be true. Thanks again for the warm welcomes and support. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Mark, A good Shelby deal might be very real. This economy has been absolutely terrible and has forced some individuals to unload their best toys. Get the numbers from the current owner and have the registry run them. Keep us posted. BTW, where in Cali are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt67 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I would add we are also a fantastic group of owners with some very unique Shelbys. Hope this 40th is authentic so you can join the best of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Hi Mark, The 40th is a nice package, hopefully it works our for you. And one of the most importatnt rules here on TS is, you MUSTshow pix. Good Luck. Like Jim asked earlier, where in CA are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I would add we are also a fantastic group of owners with some very unique Shelbys. Hope this 40th is authentic so you can join the best of the best. Welcome to the clubhouse Mark! Like so many have said already there is a great support team here and you may be able to find someone who could look at the car for you just to make sure it's not a scam! VIN numbers can be copied at car show or a parking lot for all it matters. I have heard of people that have seen people writing down that info to make a clone! Good luck with the car! Edit to add link...... here's the link to which I speak.....http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/45628-so-a-funny-thing-happened-at-work-today/page__p__753948__hl__prison__fromsearch__1#entry753948 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clears Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Thanks alot guys. To answer earlier questions, I am in the Inland Empire in SoCal. I am awaiting a response from the alleged owner of the 40th, however, he has told me that he is away. We will see what happens. Everything that he is telling me seems to add up, but especially in todays day and age, it is very difficult to tell if someone is being legit or just trying to find another sucker. I will keep you guys abreast of what is going on with the 40th. The car is the same color combo as MY500SS's white one in his sig. Again, thank you all for all of your support, it helps to know there are awesome people out there looking to help another gear head out. Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt67 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Way to go Mark, did you know White is the fastest color?? You're doing great.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebob948 Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Good Luck Mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Hi Mark, hope it is a real 40th! White is deff. the way to go. Not too many of us :-) Here is a list of what all goes on the 40th at the factory: http://www.shelbycars.ca/shelby_gt500_40th_anniversary.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Mark, I sent you an email. Just a comment: This very same car was offered for sale in Autoweek magazine in February 2010 for $75K. I find it hard to believe the owner changed his mind and now is offering it at $21K. Also, the car says it's in Idaho and he is overseas??? This smells like a scam and I would steer clear of this deal. Too many inconsistencies. Also, the real owner has well over $80K invested in this car! If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is... Just be careful. Good Luck. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt67 Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Mark, you might try getting in touch with Jon Haggard (07CSM260), he had his Red 40th Coupe for sale a few months back. I think it had 12,000 miles and he was asking around $40,000. This is a car that we all know and was well kept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Mark, you might try getting in touch with Jon Haggard (07CSM260), he had his Red 40th Coupe for sale a few months back. I think it had 12,000 miles and he was asking around $40,000. This is a car that we all know and was well kept. That car was just sold to guy in Florida... Not sure of the details or the $$$, but he loaded it up on a car hauler a few weeks ago... Gregg 07SGT0547 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 ...it seems too good to be true. If it's too good to be true... send me a link to the sale listing and I'll help you figure it out! Just kidding... but seriously. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 This very same car was offered for sale in Autoweek magazine in February 2010 for $75K. I find it hard to believe the owner changed his mind and now is offering it at $21K. Also, the car says it's in Idaho and he is overseas??? This smells like a scam.... THAT...is a scam. That is how all of the scams I've ever seen work. Car is somewhere in the States, but you will NEVER be able to see it in person. Seller is overseas...London in many cases. I don't need to know ANY more. I can tell you with certainty, it's a scam. Don't walk away from it....RUN! Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 THAT...is a scam. That is how all of the scams I've ever seen work. Car is somewhere in the States, but you will NEVER be able to see it in person. Seller is overseas...London in many cases. I don't need to know ANY more. I can tell you with certainty, it's a scam. Don't walk away from it....RUN! Phill +1... if that IS what the guy said... he's just doing a copy/paste scam. As typical as it gets. Sucks to find out sometimes, especially when you get your hopes up, But it's better than getting screwed for $21k. But fact is I'd bet $21k, that you'll never find a SS for $21k... regardless of the ecomony. There will ALWAYS be someone that will pay much more than that for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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