ragtopfever Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I picked up an 08 Vapor Silver GT500 convertible with the black rocker stripe this weekend and I'm loving it. I've never owned a Ford and before this the highest horsepower car I owned was a 68 LeMans back when I was 16. I've owned lots of small nimble cars, my last was a Lotus Elise. I was looking for a 60's muscle car to change things up and I saw a GT500 at a local classic car dealer that just grabbed me. One drive and I was hooked. I got to drive over to the coast and play a little bit over the weekend and this car is awesome! I spent a lot of time with my friend Search on this site to get some background on the car before I wrote the check, so thanks for all the great info. So many cars, so little time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I saw a GT500 at a local classic car dealer that just grabbed me. I know what you mean. Back in 2006 when I saw the brochure....it grabbed me too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome to the family!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 ragtopfever, Congrats on your new Shelby and welcome to Team Shelby! Post up some pics when you get a minute between WOT trips to the coast... BTW, whereabouts in Cali are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome to Team Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitch43 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome to Team Shelby and congrats on the new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt350lp Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I picked up an 08 Vapor Silver GT500 convertible with the black rocker stripe this weekend and I'm loving it. I've never owned a Ford and before this the highest horsepower car I owned was a 68 LeMans back when I was 16. I've owned lots of small nimble cars, my last was a Lotus Elise. I was looking for a 60's muscle car to change things up and I saw a GT500 at a local classic car dealer that just grabbed me. One drive and I was hooked. I got to drive over to the coast and play a little bit over the weekend and this car is awesome! I spent a lot of time with my friend Search on this site to get some background on the car before I wrote the check, so thanks for all the great info. So many cars, so little time. Great purchase and welcome to Team Shelby! When you get a chance please register the new car at the link in my signature. This will add to its history. Enjoy it! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre500 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome aboard, you can tell we all LOVE our Shelby's!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtopfever Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Great purchase and welcome to Team Shelby! When you get a chance please register the new car at the link in my signature. This will add to its history. Enjoy it! David Thanks David. I clicked the link and the car has already been registered but it came up as a 2007. It's a 2008 so how do I correct that? I updated with my info also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Dennis Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 You picked the right color! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejrail Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I picked up an 08 Vapor Silver GT500 convertible with the black rocker stripe this weekend and I'm loving it. I've never owned a Ford and before this the highest horsepower car I owned was a 68 LeMans back when I was 16. I've owned lots of small nimble cars, my last was a Lotus Elise. I was looking for a 60's muscle car to change things up and I saw a GT500 at a local classic car dealer that just grabbed me. One drive and I was hooked. I got to drive over to the coast and play a little bit over the weekend and this car is awesome! I spent a lot of time with my friend Search on this site to get some background on the car before I wrote the check, so thanks for all the great info. So many cars, so little time. Welcome to TS. Congrats on your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 BTW, whereabouts in Cali are you? Maybe he added it after you asked but his profile says San Jose CA. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OU812 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Congrats, I picked up mine in July, Same Car same smile that you have! (08Vapor Silver GT500 convertible) Cheers, Let the Mods begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtopfever Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 ragtopfever, Congrats on your new Shelby and welcome to Team Shelby! Post up some pics when you get a minute between WOT trips to the coast... BTW, whereabouts in Cali are you? Thanks, I'm in San Jose (profile updated). Would be great to get plugged in to the local scene and check out other cars. I'm not planning to go crazy with mods but I like the idea of the FRPP intake and exhaust it it's not too loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbfaulconer Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I picked up an 08 Vapor Silver GT500 convertible with the black rocker stripe this weekend and I'm loving it. I've never owned a Ford and before this the highest horsepower car I owned was a 68 LeMans back when I was 16. I've owned lots of small nimble cars, my last was a Lotus Elise. I was looking for a 60's muscle car to change things up and I saw a GT500 at a local classic car dealer that just grabbed me. One drive and I was hooked. I got to drive over to the coast and play a little bit over the weekend and this car is awesome! I spent a lot of time with my friend Search on this site to get some background on the car before I wrote the check, so thanks for all the great info. So many cars, so little time. Congrats on the purchase. Nothing like hearing that Shelby start up. What a beautiful sound. I have had three mustangs starting in '69 that had a whopping 200 CI engine, then a 1972 Mach I which I traded for a dodge custom van when I moved to LA in the early 70's. (What a IDIOT I was then). I just purchased a month ago a 2012 Black with Silver stripes Shelby with the SVT Package. I told myself that it would be a weekend car and I would drive my pickup during the week........that ain't happening, I just can't stand knowing its in the garage. I'll post some pic's of the beauty later. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcettner Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome and Happy Motoring! Where are the pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Thanks, I'm in San Jose (profile updated). Would be great to get plugged in to the local scene and check out other cars. I'm not planning to go crazy with mods but I like the idea of the FRPP intake and exhaust it it's not too loud. r t f, Keep an eye on this section http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/forum/96-pacific-coast/ for TS-PCR activities in your area. Hope to see you at one of the events soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Congrats ragtop and welcome to TS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Welcome RTF & Congrats on your Shelby . Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGJ Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Welcome to TS....you'll find that most of the folks here are great for giving all kinds of info you'll need. The others are good for a laugh when you are having a bad day...they work well together, speaking from experience!! Enjoy and welcome aboard! Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtopfever Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I managed to get out for a little photo shoot and drive today. Apparently the multiple file upload doesn't like Safari so here's one pic for now and I'll see if I can figure out the photo gallery thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcettner Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Wow - Looks good and enjoy your ride.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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