lesd Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Attention SVT It's in; a triple black, stripe delete, SVTPP fully optioned convertible. I will pick it up Friday. I have had a lot of great cars over the years but nothing has had the impact on me as much as anticipating this car. i honestly feel like I am going to have a money no object exotic in my possession. I always knew that American manufacturers could compete with the world's finest. Congratulations Ford, and SVT, and rest in peace Mr. Shelby. Thank you for your automotive passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious_stang Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 congrats! post pics and review when you get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparko Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Congratulations ! your car is EXACTLY the same as what I ordered. Can't wait to see your pictures. Good luck to you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan4169 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I ordered that same car build date is June 11 super pumped would love to see pics of yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesd Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 For the first 150 miles for break in I drove a mix of state routes, interstate, and country roads. What a glorious sound. After 100 miles I did several 65 to #%& mph pulls. It is the fastest thing I have driven since a owning a Hayabusa the earlier part of the last decade. With the Busa, I didn't exceed beyond 7,000 rpm of an 11,000 rpm redline for several weeks to get really used to the power. I have the same sensation with the Shelby with these pulls to 4,000 rpm in the upper gears. The run from 7,000 rpm to 11,000 rpm with the Busa was ferocious and I anticipate the Shelby from 4,000 rpm to 6,000 rpm is going to be just as ferocious. Having said that, my greatest joy is carving up tight country backroads. A couple of memorable tools have been a 1973 911S and a 1983 911SC. SVT is to be congratulated for engineering a machine that I believe is going to be extraordinarily competent at that based on my experiences today. Before driving away from the dealer earlier today I told them I wouldn't trade it for a 911 Turbo Cabriolet. Amen. Wow, thanks SVT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyman Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Great post! Hope you have a great time with the new car. It should be a monster and yes the Americans can build vehicles that compete, exceed and rival anything from anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judgeman6970 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 sounds great, but pics would be appreciated*_* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesd Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 I will get around to pics; too busy enjoying the driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious_stang Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Congrats and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500bro Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Great recommendation! I guess you like the car, lol.. Can't wait to drive one. Gonna wait til fall when hopefully some of the buzz lessens and my local dealer will be more willing to make a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesd Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 My dealer came through at $1k under MSRP. I don't drive much of a bargain hearing about $100 over invoice deals. My son, who is a professional photographer, is on his way back from Bonnaroo and be taking some good pics of the car when we get together. And thanks for the nice words. It is great to be a fellow owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaeggi Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 that's a fair deal, who did you buy from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesd Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Sales Rep Denny Yoho and Sales Manager Joe Elias at Jim Robinson Ford Triadelphia, WV. They stuck to their word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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