colt Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Does anyone here know the number of cars Ford produced for GT 500 from 2007 to now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Does anyone here know the number of cars Ford produced for GT 500 from 2007 to now? 2007 = 10847 2008 = 8583 2009 = 3559 2010 = can't lay my hands on it at the moment 2011 = 5026 2012 = ? This is total, coupes & 'verts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 2007 = 10847 2008 = 8583 2009 = 3559 2010 = can't lay my hands on it at the moment 2011 = 5026 2012 = ? This is total, coupes & 'verts Thanks, wow over 10K on the first years. I think 2010 will have lower number due to US financial problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks, wow over 10K on the first years. I think 2010 will have lower number due to US financial problems 2010 numbers are 913 verts and 3,545 coupes. Total 4,458 See link for more info. http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/67359-2010-gt500-production-info/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 These numbers may also help the price of the SGT. There have been only about 8,000 total SGT's in 2007 and 2008. There have been a total of over 35,000 GT 500's from 2007-2012. Of course it will be many, many years before they become true collector's pieces and the value appreciates substantially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Johnston Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 And only 159 GT350 for 2011, 2012 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD SNAKE Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks, wow over 10K on the first years. I think 2010 will have lower number due to US financial problems Keep in mind that Ford said the GT500 would be built for only 2 years, hence the number of sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Keep in mind that Ford said the GT500 would be built for only 2 years, hence the number of sales. You can never trust salesmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep in mind that Ford said the GT500 would be built for only 2 years, hence the number of sales. You can never trust salesmen. Like Peter said....but, I guess we shouldn't group all sales people together, but certainly, many (most) didn't know shet from shinola. Ford as a company never said it would be a two year only build. That was what most posters on threads ranted about, or the line people bought into from some greasy sales guy I was invited to the West Coast Media tour in April of 2006 to view and test the (still only 475hp) prototypes. In attendance were Hau Thai Tang (SVT boss and designer of the S197 Mustang), Jamal Hameedi (current lead SVT Eng), and Gene Martindale (engineer) among others...we even had a private dinner with these guys (what a treat as i was one of only 8 "regular, non-press folk" invited)...anyway, long story short, they told us this in no uncertain terms.... and I quote, ...'The GT500 is at minimum a three build with at least 30,000 units, and after that time, if the demand is there will we continue to build them' ... Based on the numbers produced, it still is a limited car relative to most cars produced, and how many do you ever see on the road...few and far between I love it, if they would've stopped, we wouldn't have a world class 200+mph Supercar available called the 2013 GT500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Cali_KR is correct. Ford never said it was going to be a 2 year run. They said they would keep building as long as demand would be there. The SGT's will have their place in the collectible future with their low numbers. So will the KR with much lower numbers and also having the distinction of being the last pre-titled shelby cars ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Like Peter said....but, I guess we shouldn't group all sales people together, but certainly, many (most) didn't know shet from shinola. Ford as a company never said it would be a two year only build. That was what most posters on threads ranted about, or the line people bought into from some greasy sales guy I was invited to the West Coast Media tour in April of 2006 to view and test the (still only 475hp) prototypes. In attendance were Hau Tse Tsang (SVT boss and designer of the S197 Mustang), Jamal Hameedi (currect lead SVT Eng), and Gene Martindale (engineer) among others...we even had a private dinner with these guys (what a treat as i was one of only 8 "regular, non-press folk" invited)...anyway, long story short, they told us this in no uncertain terms.... and I quote, ...'The GT500 is at minimum a three build with at least 30,000 units, and after that time, if the demand is there will we continue to build them' ... Based on the numbers produced, it still is a limited car relative to most cars produced, and how many do you ever see on the road...few and far between I love it, if they would've stopped, we wouldn't have a world class 200+mph Supercar available called the 2013 GT500 Nicely stated. Thanks for clarifying my blanket statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD SNAKE Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Ford as a company never said it would be a two year only build. That was what most posters on threads ranted about, or the line people bought into from some greasy sales guy. This commit is untrue, I mean no offense Cali KR. It wasn't just "posted", Hau Thai-Tang was quoted saying the GT500 will, be be built for 2 years only. The video has been deleated years ago and Hau Thai-Tang has been the last I heard was sent to Brazil as a "promotion".http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/20/report-ford-svts-hau-thai-tang-headed-to-brazil/ It looks like Ford wanted to get rid of Hau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Ford as a company never said it would be a two year only build. That was what most posters on threads ranted about, or the line people bought into from some greasy sales guy. This commit is untrue, I mean no offense Cali KR. It wasn't just "posted", Hau Thai-Tang was quoted saying the GT500 will, be be built for 2 years only. The video has been deleated years ago and Hau Thai-Tang has been the last I heard was sent to Brazil as a "promotion".http://www.autoblog....aded-to-brazil/ It looks like Ford wanted to get rid of Hau. I have not seen that video, but what I quoted in the above post was told to me in person by both Hau and Jamal in April 2006...and thats what i've based my info, comments on. And about Ford getting rid of him, I don't think so...nice promotion he just got 10 weeks ago. http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=35973 I enjoyed my time with him as he was previously posted at Ford of Europe in Koln, and as we both spoke fluent German, thats how we communicated, fun for both of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT-C0056 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Thats still a low number for a 5 year run. I actually expected a higher number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyeuropa Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Does anyone (or one's) know All 2006-2011 Shelby's built including CS6, CS8, SGT, GT-C, GT/SC, GT350, SS, KR, etc.. etc.. etc.. I know especially now everyone states about colors or options but I just want to know total model make in each year? Plus anyone know of possible estimating future plan's of Shelby's (2012-Plus) including any above and 1000's, etc.. etc.. etc...? Would love break down on a spreadsheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach 1 1970 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 How many 07 Hertz convertibles ? How many 08 SGT convertibles ? How many 2012 GT500's ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyeuropa Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 OK, I know I'm going to open Pandora Box and there is no other way I know but to ask questions and maybe hurt some feelings. Since I've posted a couple of days ago I only had one reply asking for more numbers I know there is some numbers of 2007-2011 Shelby GT500 but there is no break down between coupes and convertibles. Plus everyone knows there is the 2006 H's but 1000 coupes and 500 convertibles that’s what they thought about the 1966 H’s 1000 but that turn out to be wrong and I still remember when it was written that the 1966 H’s were not real Shelby’s and wasn’t until the 90’s when the 66 H’s were excepted as a real Shelby. But is the 2006 H’s a real Shelby???? What about the actual numbers???? What makes the 2006 H’s a Shelby other than it was made in Nevada with a Shelby Plate on the Dash. In the 66 H’s It started as a K Fastback as any GT350 with the same mod’s so performance is the same and that’s what it makes it a real Shelby. Well they use to call a Sunbeam Tiger a want to be a COBRA wouldn’t that make the 2006 H’s the same matter a fact I can basically say the same for the Shelby GT’s and the CS6. From what I remember I had even heard that Shelby Nevada outsource to Mexico to perform the conversion. Come on guy’s 5K of GT500 is considered expectable and all most 11K for 2007 WOW. What about the 1994 Cobra Pace Car Convertibles???? Even in 1997 Acrua produce 318 Type-R which was a natural aspirated 1.8L pushing 200RWHP!!! Which was produce almost the same way as the 65 Shelby GT350’s One at a time with a special team of engineers. Please stay with me, Now back to the Topic the main reason the 1968 GT500KR is so popular is because Carroll Shelby came out and said that was his favorite. That’s funny because I remember seeing a video when FORD had a photo shot of the 2005 Concept car Cobra and the GR-1 they flown in Carroll Shelby drove to the vehicles in the desert and that was the first time Shelby even seen the vehicles Took pics and now they are “Shelby’s”. Come on How much did Shelby really had to do with the 05 SVT Cobra or the GR-1. OK now How much did Shelby had to do with the 68 KR’s, 69 Shelby’s or the 1971-72 ShelbyEuropa’s and Why do the 68 KR Convert 517units worth more than a 68 500 Convert 402units???? What about 68 350 Convert 404units, 69 350 Convert 194units or 69 500 Convert 335units??? Performance!!! Horsepower!!! Plus It was Shelby's Favorite!!! OK I may not have exact production numbers since they came out of the1997 Shelby Registry. I will except that the 2007-11 FORD SVT Shelby GT500 is the same as 1968-69 FORD Shelby GT500, FORD engineered and FORD made. And that a Shelby is a Shelby no matter where it was made But 11K in one year that would be the same as 68 GT500’s 2993units and 69 GT500’s 1872units Total of less than 5K for two year of GT500’s including KR’s. Only time will tell whether the Nevada Shelby will hold it’s value compare to FORD SVT Shelby’s. Nevada Shelby has now adjusted was to perform Special Limited units including Supercharging. OK now I just made enemies, I still don’t have all the numbers I originally posted. And I would like to separate from Coupes and Convert's. “Does anyone (or one's) know All 2006-2011 Shelby'sbuilt including CS6, CS8, SGT, GT-C, GT/SC, GT350, SS, KR, etc.. etc.. etc.. I know especially now everyone states about colors or options but I just want to know total model make in each year? Plus anyone know of possible estimating future plan's of Shelby's (2012-Plus) including any above and 1000's, etc.. etc.. etc...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goin2dirt Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 2012 - 3,929 coupes and 905 conv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Here is the KR info. 2008 GT500 = 8,583 2008 KR = 1,011 Silver Metallic / Vista Blue Stripes = 476 Ebony Black / Satin Ebony Stripes = 328 Colorado Red / Silver Stripes = 107 Vista Blue / Silver Stripes = 100 2009 GT500 = 3,559 2009 KR = 712 **with 130 of them shipped outside of the US Brilliant Silver / Vista Blue Stripes = 278 **49 Ebony Black / Satin Ebony Stripes = 236 **41 Colorado Red / Silver Stripes = 110 ** 24 Vista Blue / Silver Stripes = 88 **16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyeuropa Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 OK, Here is complete break down of the 2011: 2011 GT500 Production Numbers Started by Seabee, Mar 18 2011 07:12 AM http://www.teamshelb...uction-numbers/ GT500_Production_Numbers.pdf Coupe - 4150 Convert - 950 2011 Total Shelby GT500 = 5100 GT500_Production_Numbers.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon666 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 i still want to know, is there a 2005 shelby auto in existance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyeuropa Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 OK, Here is complete break down of the 2011: 2011 GT500 Production Numbers Started by Seabee, Mar 18 2011 07:12 AM http://www.teamshelb...uction-numbers/ GT500_Production_Numbers.pdf Coupe - 4150 Convert - 950 2011 Total Shelby GT500 = 5100 OK Here is the complete break down of the 2012 Shelby: 2012 Shelby GT 500 Production Numbers Started by emardiat, Mar 10 2012 10:32 AM http://www.teamshelb...uction-numbers/ https://skydrive.liv...8D331E34C9F!105 https://skydrive.liv...ANjgAuYcEMl1RZE Coupe - 3929 Convert - 905 2012 Total Shelby GT500 = 4834 GT500_Production_Numbers.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 CS had very little to do with the 68, 69 and 70 GT 500. CS had turned over all production to Ford for those years. That also included the GT 350's. CS even sold the rights to the name Cobra, GT 500, and the snake emblem. The GT 500's were never produced at a Shelby facility but rather were produced in Detroit by an after market firm, not Shelby. Ford merely paid Shelby for the use of his name. The 70 GT 500's were actually 69 Mustangs that were retrofitted as 70 models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyeuropa Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 CS had very little to do with the 68, 69 and 70 GT 500. CS had turned over all production to Ford for those years. That also included the GT 350's. CS even sold the rights to the name Cobra, GT 500, and the snake emblem. The GT 500's were never produced at a Shelby facility but rather were produced in Detroit by an after market firm, not Shelby. Ford merely paid Shelby for the use of his name. The 70 GT 500's were actually 69 Mustangs that were retrofitted as 70 models. 07SGT, I think you made my point I agree to everything you've written Even FORD had some part of the 1966 Shelby's GT350 and is documented that Ford told CS that he don't know how to make Shelby's. If you look at the Classic Shelby's: 1965 Total = 562 1966 Total = 2,378 1967 Total = 3,225 1968 Total = 4,451 1969/70 Total = 3,153 Grand Total of 13,769 give or take some???? Not adding the 1971/72 ShelbyEuropa of 12?? But with my limited adding of all Shelby's (GT500, Shelby GT, Shelby-H, etc..etc...) make in 2006-2007 Total of over almost Double the 13,769 made in 6yrs. Not to repeat myself What is the production numbers of all Shelby's from 2006-2012 Well actually I did find the 2011 and 2012 But what is missing is not from Ford but by from Shelby Nevada. OK Let me put this out and I hope not to cause an argument, As long as CS was alive the Shelby's vehicles rather from Ford or Chrysler there was a connection. I don't believe anyone can argue a Shelby is a Shelby!!!!! But due to the pasting of the Great man is a Shelby a Shelby made after his death???? And I think the question is Was the Shelby's made after 1966 a Shelby???? CS really didn't have anything to do with 1967 Shelby's since Ford had Shelby go to Europe to fix the GT40's. After 1967 the Production was move from Torrance, California to A.O. Smith in Ionia, Michigan and the rest is History. So far no one as commented on my Statement of the 2005 SVT Cobra or GR1, I guess if CS touches and take photo with the vehicle it's connected to CS but are they True SHELBY's???? Are the CS6, CS8 or Terlingua a Shelby???? Why is a GT500E different from a Built Eleanor other than CS but some of the GT500E are C code Mustang Fastbacks not a K, Q, S or R codes. Why was 1966 Shelby continuation convertible which was not K code built in the 80's True Shelby's??? Well CS made an agreement that he would get the first one built and then gave the approval to built the rest. What about the SCCA Mustangs??? Is the 1971/72 Shelbyeruopa's a real Shelby????? It's funny but just like General Patton believed History repeats it's self, Ford took over making Shelby's, Ford now is making Shelby GT500's. Ford then starting making BOSS's, Ford is now making BOSS's. Ford then stop making Shelby's, Gas prices started soaring when Ford stop making Shelby's, Gas is soaring now. When is Ford going to stop making Shelby GT500's??? I know it's coming but the Question is When???? Is Shelby's Built after Shelby's death still consider a real Shelby????? When is a Shelby a Shelby???????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I do not know that Ford felt CS did not know how to make the vehicles but rather that Ford thought they could make more money by selling more Shelby GT 350's if there were changes. The 65-66 GT 350's were a man's man car. A very heavy racing Schieffer clutch that required leg strength to press in. And Ford suggested air conditioning and other creature comfort additions and CS did not want to go that route. CS wanted a racer for the street and Ford wanted to sell more cars and make more money. The 2005 Cobra was not a Shelby. Remember, Ford owns the rights to the name Cobra, GT 500 and the Shelby Snake. If it is a Cobra (Mustang) then it is a Ford. That is why none of the Shelby Mustangs from 2006-2008, or the CS 6 or CS 8 Models or the GT 350 have the name Cobra or the Snake emblem. When Ford calls the GT 500 a Shelby then Shelby derived a royalty from each vehicle for using his name. But in reality those vehicles were only SVT models (Special Vehicles Team). as to whether a not a Shelby is a Shelby after the passing of CS.........like beauty, it lies in the eye of the beholder. I am sure there will be a Shelby model for many years to come. Purists may or may not accept them as Shelby's. The vehicles will probably qualify for the Shelby registry. Will the Shelby factory exist in the future to convert Mustangs. I think that time is limited now that CS has passed. There were not that many GT 350's sold and there are not that many KR's and Super Snakes being sold each year. So it all comes down to the bottom line. Can the company introduce new models that will sell and if not the factory will eventually close. And so will close a chapter in history. At least those that have SGT's have the closest thing to the old GT350 that started the phenomenon. And of course those that have the new GT 350. Yeah, I guess when you get right down to it it had to go through the Shelby factory to be a real Shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyeuropa Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 i still want to know, is there a 2005 shelby auto in existance ? DEMON666, At lease that I know CS was in development for the New 2005 Mustangs the CS6 which was a Prototype during the 2005 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. I'm sure there were works by Ford on a Prototype of a Cobra or the GT500 for 2005-06. But this is the Only One built that I know of. http://www.stangtv.com/news/shelby-cs6-prototype-1-on-ebay/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpow96 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Wow, I am surprised that the GT500 folk haven't come with their clubs on this thread. It seems the debate on what makes a Shelby a Shelby happens about every month or so, and probably dates back to the time production moved from LA to Michigan for the 68 run. And the argument that seems to trump most on this subject is the one that if CS said it was a Shelby, then it was a Shelby (still pains me to write that in the past tense), which is fine by me. Others will disagree, and so the debate will go on. But other than for the sake of debate, I wonder why it really matters. Can anyone really answer that? Because in the end, each car really stands on its own regardless of who designed it, built it, sold it, or put their name on it. I may prefer one over another, but if someone handed me the keys to any Shelby (yes, even the Mopar ones) and told me go take a hard drive in one, I'd gleefully waste some rubber. As for the future, if any CS wisdom passed down to the SVT engineers on the work they personally experienced on the 2013 GT500 generates future Shelbys that people appreciate and buy, well more power to his legacy. After all, I have yet to know of anyone turning away a Ferrari since Enzo died. -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 If you ask me this question what is a Shelby is complete poop. Just because the man has died doesn’t make anything he put his name on during his life or what Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. may put his name on in the future any less of a Shelby. It’s like asking is any Ford Motor Company product not a real Ford because Henry Ford died? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyeuropa Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I do not know that Ford felt CS did not know how to make the vehicles but rather that Ford thought they could make more money by selling more Shelby GT 350's if there were changes. The 65-66 GT 350's were a man's man car. A very heavy racing Schieffer clutch that required leg strength to press in. And Ford suggested air conditioning and other creature comfort additions and CS did not want to go that route. CS wanted a racer for the street and Ford wanted to sell more cars and make more money. The 2005 Cobra was not a Shelby. Remember, Ford owns the rights to the name Cobra, GT 500 and the Shelby Snake. If it is a Cobra (Mustang) then it is a Ford. That is why none of the Shelby Mustangs from 2006-2008, or the CS 6 or CS 8 Models or the GT 350 have the name Cobra or the Snake emblem. When Ford calls the GT 500 a Shelby then Shelby derived a royalty from each vehicle for using his name. But in reality those vehicles were only SVT models (Special Vehicles Team). as to whether a not a Shelby is a Shelby after the passing of CS.........like beauty, it lies in the eye of the beholder. I am sure there will be a Shelby model for many years to come. Purists may or may not accept them as Shelby's. The vehicles will probably qualify for the Shelby registry. Will the Shelby factory exist in the future to convert Mustangs. I think that time is limited now that CS has passed. There were not that many GT 350's sold and there are not that many KR's and Super Snakes being sold each year. So it all comes down to the bottom line. Can the company introduce new models that will sell and if not the factory will eventually close. And so will close a chapter in history. At least those that have SGT's have the closest thing to the old GT350 that started the phenomenon. And of course those that have the new GT 350. Yeah, I guess when you get right down to it it had to go through the Shelby factory to be a real Shelby. http://www.stangtv.c...type-1-on-ebay/ OK, Here is the complete breakdown of the 2010: 2010 GT500 Production Info Started by chitucan, May 09 2011 04:27 PM Baby Gorilla Posted 09 May 2011 - 07:00 PM http://www.teamshelb...roduction-info/ Coupe – 3545 Convert - 913 2010 Total Shelby GT500 = 4458 Well Originally in 1964 Ford Was trying to get the Mustang’s into racing (forgot which) but it would take Ford sometime to qualify. Since CS knew people and is already racing the AC Cobra’s Ford went to CS to get the Mustang qualify. Official gave CS to make 100 Shelby’s by Jan 1965 the 100 where special order from the newly open San Jose Plant. The 562 GT350 Shelby’s that was built cost more to built and sales were limited. There was also about 100 1965 GT350 leftover from 1965 to become1966 GT350. One thing that Ford was able to do was to get their new Mustang in plain view but Ford thought CS could be more profitable and was able to convince CS to made changes like to the Body sealant, Pos rear, upper traction to lower, Rear Seat, Center dash pod, Color’s, GT350 Stripe, etc… etc… Air was not even offer until 1968 when Ford took over production (I think the 1967 GT500 Convertible had Air). Are you kidding me the 2005 Ford SVT Shelby Cobra Roadster and the Shelby GR1 is not a Shelby!!!!! http://themustangsou....htm#wallpapers http://themustangsou.../gr-1/index.htm Right in the Emblem is written “SHELBY” Even CS was flown in by Ford for promotion Photo’s for both vehicles. I remember there was a video of CS when he first saw the vehicles look around it then pose for photo’s. You are correct that Ford own the rights to the Cobra name, GT500 and the Snake since CS sue Ford for the use of the 1984.5 Mustang GT350 20th Anniversary for the use of GT350. Please explain the Cobra and wording GT500 on the Insignia on the GT500E since Ford own the rights???? Also Explain the big huge Cobra Decal on the Door for the CS6. Just Google it. Matter of fact here is a Photo of CS next to the CS6 or 8 with a Big Huge Cobra Decal in the middle of the Door. http://www.stangmyster.ca/shelby/ On the 2011-12 Shelby GT350 Right in the center rear Cap (where the old Gas cap was), wheel hub, Head rest (some has the 1967 GT350 Dash Emblem), Center console is a Cobra GT350 Emblem/Decal. It’s possible the coil snake which is owned by Ford does not constitute the old 1960’s AC Cobra and the GT350’s Cobra insignia. But if that’s true then what about the Center Wheel hub Emblem of the 1978 King Cobra??? Have you look at the Shelby American Inc. Nevada Stocks (CSBI) ??? $0.25 USD!!!! It has never hit $1.00 USD. Even when CS die it hit $0.33 USD then when down to $0.02 USD !!!!!!!2Cent USD!!!!!! That is call a Penny Stock….. A PENNY STOCK for Eight years starting from 2004 opening at $0.15 USD and hit an all time of high of $0.90USD in 2008. The last time I bought Penny Stock I got burnt when the Company filed bankruptcy and lost over $24K USD. ValueUSA and ENRON ….Never again…. A lesson learn….. How about the Shelby Series1 only 249 were built and during production in 1999 Venture Corp. purchase Shelby American Inc. and in 2004 CS re-acquired Shelby American Inc. when Venture Corp. went Bankruptcy and by the end of 2004 CS went public to raise cash. Who's idea was that to design and produce the Shelby Series1? CS, Matter of fact that was the FIRST car CS every Build from design to production. But was that a mistake??? Will it took more USD than projected to design and produce the Series1 and CS was able to convince Venture Corp. to Purchase Shelby American Inc. I believe it was due to that CS knew the company was going down the drain and that was a perfect time to Sell. Then when it went Bankrupt CS was able to re-purchase Shelby American Inc. for Penny's on the Dollar. Now I know I just open Pandora Box and this is only my opinion but history seems to fall in place. But I disagree with you on the last sentence that a real Shelby had to go through Shelby Factory to be a real Shelby. Is the 1971/72 ShelbyEuropa’s a Real Shelby it’s documented in the Shelby Registry? What about the 12 1966 Shelby Convertibles Continuation??? What about the GT500E’s??? What about the 2007-13 Shelby GT500’s??? None of these were built in a Shelby factory yet they are consider and known as Real Shelby’s. At this Time there are so many SPECIAL Mustangs made that I can’t even list them all. Will the Mustang II’s become Valuable (1.1m) only made in 4yrs, Then came the FOX which was made from 1979 to 1993 (2.59m) the same body for 14yrs…14yrs….WOW. Then the SN95 made from 1994 to 2004 (1.6m) 10yrs….and By my research the DC2 from 2005-2015(1m+ and counting) another 10yrs….. But between 2007-2012 there were over 37K Shelby GT500’s produce…. WOW!!! And that’s not including any of the Shelby’s Built in the Shelby Nevada Plant which I can’t seem to find any Official Production Numbers. Compare to the Classic 1967-1970 Shelby GT500 (including KRs and Convertibles) just 6.9K. One thing that Kevin Marti was able to create a service for a price to give a Mustang + other a satisfaction that their car is rare. This was due to the report that states that your vehicle is one of XXX that was produce. As you Mention …Like beauty, it lies in the eye of the beholder. As a great man once said ".....Here We Go....". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 You mentioned the snake decal and I am not familiar with this particular decal but there are at least two different snake emblems. Ford owns the rights to the original snake emblem. And yes beauty does lie in the eye of the beholder. As far as Shelby pedigree I think it will always be arguable but there will be degrees of Shelby. I think the most valuable of the Shelby GT's will be the original factory supercharged Paxton's as they are no longer available. After that will come other superchargers that were originally installed at the factory. Then will come those that were returned to the factory in Vegas for superchargers and then the ones that were installed at Tasca, Galpin, and the others. Then the stock SGT's. I think the vehicles that were built in the Shelby factory will always be considered more of a Shelby than those that were not and merely had the Shelby name applied to the vehicle. But that is just one man's opinion. You mentioned that the stock is down to .02 cents. How much longer can the company continue at that rate. The company must come up with new products that will sell if they hope to continue. When, and if, the Shelby factory goes out of business will be interesting. Those with Shelby's will have to see how much appreciation, if any they will derive then and then again over the next 20-40 years. Again, it is only worth what someone is willing to pay. And purists will always debate the purity of each Shelby model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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