JDB Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hey guys, I hope you won't mind welcoming a new KR owner into your group. I'm really excited to have just purchased the car that I've been patiently wanting for a very long time. Since the first public appearences, I've wanted a 40th vista blue (my preference for blue coinidentally being the rarest color lengthened my search and wait for the right car). I cannot think of a better example of a balanced combination of design + engineering, especially when so properly executed in a retro style coupled with such historical lineage. My hats off to Ford for leading the way with retro and doing the better job compared to the Camaro and Challenger IMHO, and also to Shelby for taking it to the next level while so eloquently respecting and paying tribute to its historical roots. Although I can appreciate and respect the "collectors" out there who will keep their near-zero mileage beauties in climate-controlled garages for the next 30 years, my enjoyment will come with driving. I see a clear distinction between the "collector" value (i.e. usually coinciding with monetary value), and the "rarity" value, which inherently belongs to every single one of the limited-production and historically significant GT500KR's (regardless of the odometer reading). IMHO the enjoyment of my life is infinity more important than the future collector value, so I personally will find the most enjoyment with driving it. The very first thing I did when it came off the trailer was to take my wife and kids for a drive, and they were having a blast because they've never experienced such a fun car. Props to Ed Barnes at Capital Ford in Raleigh (forum member roush1486) for a very smooth transaction. I've updated the registry with my info, and looking forward to seeing what KR parts are still available from Shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC2873 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Congrats! Now drive it like you stole it.... oh, and as always....we need pics! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Congratulations on your KR purchase. I have a feeling many of us will be looking back at 2011-12 and wondering why we didn't pick one up during this buyers market. Will the GT500KR be the last pre-title Shelby built Mustang? So far it is. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Welcome to TS and as a GT500KR owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Pics are mandatory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Congrats on your new KR and welcome to TS! Great color choice also. Please post a few pics when you have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfxr242 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hey guys, I hope you won't mind welcoming a new KR owner into your group. I'm really excited to have just purchased the car that I've been patiently wanting for a very long time. Since the first public appearences, I've wanted a 40th vista blue (my preference for blue coinidentally being the rarest color lengthened my search and wait for the right car). I cannot think of a better example of a balanced combination of design + engineering, especially when so properly executed in a retro style coupled with such historical lineage. My hats off to Ford for leading the way with retro and doing the better job compared to the Camaro and Challenger IMHO, and also to Shelby for taking it to the next level while so eloquently respecting and paying tribute to its historical roots. Although I can appreciate and respect the "collectors" out there who will keep their near-zero mileage beauties in climate-controlled garages for the next 30 years, my enjoyment will come with driving. I see a clear distinction between the "collector" value (i.e. usually coinciding with monetary value), and the "rarity" value, which inherently belongs to every single one of the limited-production and historically significant GT500KR's (regardless of the odometer reading). IMHO the enjoyment of my life is infinity more important than the future collector value, so I personally will find the most enjoyment with driving it. The very first thing I did when it came off the trailer was to take my wife and kids for a drive, and they were having a blast because they've never experienced such a fun car. Props to Ed Barnes at Capital Ford in Raleigh (forum member roush1486) for a very smooth transaction. I've updated the registry with my info, and looking forward to seeing what KR parts are still available from Shelby. +1, my thoughts exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby101 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Congratulations, I like many know the feeling of finally getting the car one wants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hello JBD, Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the KR family! Posting of pix is mandatory Great news too that a forum member here helped you! Enjoy, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terumi71 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Welcome JDB! Lots of great info here with guys committed to their cars! Best of luck and enjoy your ride! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Congrats and Welcome.... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcettner Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 JDB - Welcome to the team, lots of good info shared in the forums. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 IMHO the enjoyment of my life is infinity more important than the future collector value, so I personally will find the most enjoyment with driving it. AAAAA....MEN! I'll be long dead when my GT500 is worth anything so I'm gonna enjoy it while I'm here. My kids can fend for themselves! Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagledriver Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Welcome! When you get a chance drop by the northeast forum. We are having the 50th anniversary celebration at Carlisle this June. It would be a blast to have your KR among hundreds of other Shelbys. I can relate to that first drive in the "King"... Nothing else compares to it. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judgeman6970 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 congrats.....I think the kr's are the "coolest" of all the late-model shelbys....pics please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 welcome to the kr family . kr's are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDB Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks guys! What an incredibly fun car to drive. Quick props also to Crossroads Ford in Cary, NC for letting me take a different KR out last Novemeber. That really helped solidify my desire to pull the trigger. Here she is, #969 (splitter still off from transporting): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlugs Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 WELCOME, JDB! '08 # 969 is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbypt Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Welcome aboard JDB, she looks fantastic! I agree with your philosophy on driving the car and enjoying it. To keep it in the garage or storage and leaving it there, is only benefitting the person who buys it 30 years from now. Have fun with it! And remember "Keep it between the lines" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Congratulations and welcome to the club. I drive mine every weekend and love every minute of it. By the way I love that color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 VB are awesome. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush1486 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Glad you got her back safe, now put some use to her!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Congrats and good luck. I concur as blue being the best/fastest color !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDB Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks B) update the registry? check! fax my registration? check! join Team Shelby? check! Just waiting to see what spare KR parts I might be able to purchase. And yes, I'll be watching for a set of 20's so I can try something different every once and a while too ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Congrats, and have fun! I still grin ear-to-ear every time I fire it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Congratulations! You will enjoy every mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onirb Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Congrats and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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