mcate Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hello all! I'm Mike, & I recently purchased this 2009 Shelby GT 500 with only 3900 miles. Nice little story behind it; I test drove this exact car 3 years ago when it was new at another dealership. (We did some checking & verified that it's the same car) Couldn't strike the right deal, so we let it slide & I bought an '09 Mustang GT instead. The Shelby sold in Oct of that year, & apparently the owners rarely drove it. It just sat in their garage with the cover over it. They traded it in to the dealership here in my town, & I wasn't about to let it slip through my hands again! Traded my '09 GT for it. I went over it with a fine tooth comb, almost hoping to find something wrong with it. But it's absolutely flawless. Don't know if it's Karma or what, but I feel like I was destined to own this car. I couldn't be happier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 She is a beauty welcome & enjoy her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Nice! Now get out and enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Congratulations, you're right that is a nice story. I have such a love hate with black cars. When they are detailed they are just beautiful. BTW, welcome to the TS forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Mcate, Congrats on your Shelby purchase and welcome to the TS forums. Be sure to register your Shelby in the Shelby American Registry. See registry link below in my signature line. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcate Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanx everyone! I'm an avid detailing fanatic, & I'm not new to black. I had a black '95 T-Bird SC, & my black '09 GT. I often tell people that black isn't a color, it's a part-time job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks for sharing the story! There is justice for dealers with ADMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Welcome to TS, good story, enjoy the new ride.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Welcome to TS and congrats on the great car! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcInUtah Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Congrats! I have a 2013 on order and will be joining you as a new owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Welcome mcate and congrats on getting your Shelby. Thanks for sharing your story.........she was obviously meant to be yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Welcome and car looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsnake Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Welcome and congratulations, looks like you got lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB&J Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Team Shelby was recommended by a FOOF so let me say how great it is that you guys would allow me to join your group. I just purchased my '13 and all I can say is - WOW! This is only the second Ford I have owned in my life ('96 Ranger) and traded an '09 Challenger SRT for this car. Can't wait to investigate all the topic areas and pick up on the knowledge base that resides here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moncho Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 OP - Congrats on ur '09 GT500 and welcome to TS, seems like it was destined to be yours and the day finally came. Owesome ride and best of luck with her! Cheers, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcate Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Thanx again, guys. My buddy has a 2010 GT500 (Grabber Blue/red stripes) & we go to shows together all the time. It's nice now with both of us having Shelby's. Of course he's got over $23k in mods, so I've got a ways to go! Not planning on changing as much on mine, though. CAI, tune, shifter, & 3.73 gears for starters. After that, a little engine dress up & it'll be right where I want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Good deal! Good story! Thanks for sharing! Welcome to TS and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Welcome to the family !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Congrats ....black is beautiful... Enjoy and welcome to Team Shelby, Alexandros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Welcome!!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Congrats... and Welcome to Team Shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSSNAKE Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 a little engine dress up & it'll be right where I want it. Congrats and welcome! But trust me, it'll never be right where you want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcate Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Excellent point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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