Captain Beyond Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 What is the difference in the two silver colors for the KR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvups1 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I have seen a 2008 and 2009 side by side and to me the 09 seemed to have more metal flake in the paint. Of course, that was just my novice observation. At the time, I didn't know that the two different years actually had a different paint code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Yes the 2009 Brilliant Silver appears to have more flake. It is only noticeable in direct sunlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang_Scotty Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 This is the first blue KR I have seen for sale on ebay for a while. Take a look. I think he'll have a hard time getting $85k though http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item232345a875 As soon as I listed mine this ones reserve was lowered by $6000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REAL ONE Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Maybe it's me but it seems the asking prices are increasing on KRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlugs Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Maybe it's me but it seems the asking prices are increasing on KRs. Aside from rising fuel prices (once again), everything was set into place for KRs to rise in value, right from the start. They're the last of the pre-title Shelby Mustangs, (arguably) the better looking between the first & current generation S197 body styles, and they were the best variant of those first generation '07-'09 GT500s. I think all it will take to see them gain in value, will be news of economic improvement in our country. I've already noticed housing sales and prices starting to pick up... Just sold one and bought another. Maybe people are viewing the upcoming elections optimistically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 My opinion, although limited in number, you will always find what you want in a car eventually. Be it a KR or Boss, they are always for sale. I desperately wanted a 07 SGT but did not want to pay 42k when they came out. I waited two years and found a 800 mile example and paid half the price. Although I have my cash tied up, I feel like I can drive any enjoy my Shelby and still be able to sell and break even at worst. If it is a house you need, I would take care of that first. Historically speaking, housing will come back. Cars are a crap shoot. By the way, I had a 70 Cutlass 442 conv. I sold for 7k back in 91. Damn things are selling for big bucks on Barrett Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyFamily Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 That's a tough decision. Who knows what the value will be in 5 or 20 years. I have an 08 Anniversary KR signed. 1,000 made. I am going to keep it period. The new Shelbys are nice but there are many of them and more being made. I had an 07, they told us there would be a 2-3 year build...now the Gt-55 is a commodity and a kool car. Buying a car that is exclusive and has the name Shelby on it is an investment and an enjoyment. You'll make the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank bullitt Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Mustang_Scotty, hope you get what your looking for. Saw your add on Ebay. What strut caps are you using? Do they all screw on or did you use silicone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfxr242 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Hi Scotty sorry hope you don't mind but I'm kind of in a similar position. Just bought a house, paid more than originally planned now have mortgage. Selling my 08 KR with 1,200 miles on it would make a bit of a dent in the mortgage. I'll probably never have another but its just sitting there in the garage costing me money, so for the right money I think I'd let it go. If anyone is interested, pm me please. Thanks J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGJ Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Hi Scotty sorry hope you don't mind but I'm kind of in a similar position. Just bought a house, paid more than originally planned now have mortgage. Selling my 08 KR with 1,200 miles on it would make a bit of a dent in the mortgage. I'll probably never have another but its just sitting there in the garage costing me money, so for the right money I think I'd let it go. If anyone is interested, pm me please. Thanks J Post us some pictures and color descriptions, etc.... Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Post us some pictures and color descriptions, etc.... Andy. +1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REAL ONE Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 The new 2014 mustang is going to be a radical departure in design and look. From the magazines I looked at the new Stang is going to look like a Supra. It also is said to be too small to accomdate a V8. If this happens my prediction is that limited production "07 to '09 Mustangs like the KR, SGT, Supersnakes will become very desirable and become classics overnight. My 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 The new 2014 mustang is going to be a radical departure in design and look. I think you're confused. The 2014 will be nearly identical to the 2013 and the 2015 is when the body style change is slated for. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 There is no way in heck they are not going to have a V-8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REAL ONE Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Ok. Thanks. 2015 is the radical change. As far as the V8, thats what I heard. Could be wrong...but I still think the radical redesign will increase the desireablity of limited production '07 to '09 Mustangs. They will be seen as "classics". MHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfxr242 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Can't figure out how to attach pics D'oh Anyone care to enlighten me ? thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfxr242 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 and there you go they were attached all along, let me try for some different ones then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REAL ONE Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Went back and took a look at some of the articles on the 2015 Mustang. Clearly will be a radical exterior redesign. While they will offer a V8 it appears the only V8 that will be offered is the 5.0. As such if this is accurate the vernerable 5.4 and 5.8 will be history. If you want a 5.4 or 5.8 you will need to by an older Mustang. Again, I think this will add to the increased desirability of limited production Mustangs like the KR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingsnut Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 If you bought a 1979 49-State TA it had a 455ci and 4-sp trans in it. If you bought a 50-State TA (Calif. smog legal), it had a 400ci and A/T in it. The '79 455/4-sp is a VERY good performer...For its day. The 400/auto....NOT SO MUCH! <lol> Phill (former Pontiac freak) Not sure how I stumbled onto this old thread, doesn't matter I guess, but 455's were not offered in the trans am after 1976. I believe pontiac 400's and oldsmobile 403's were the choices for the 79. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I believe pontiac 400's and oldsmobile 403's were the choices for the 79. Yes, unless it was a 49-State car, and they were RARE. All others were 400/AT cars. The School I worked for (Wyo Tech) had one and I wanted it BADLY. I never even knew there was such a thing as a 455/4-spd until I saw this one. And they wouldn't give it up. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 79 had 10th annni. t/a and I know they had 403 and 4 speed also.i worked for Pontiac then .I remember the dealer had 12 of them all 4 speed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingsnut Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Yes, unless it was a 49-State car, and they were RARE. All others were 400/AT cars. The School I worked for (Wyo Tech) had one and I wanted it BADLY. I never even knew there was such a thing as a 455/4-spd until I saw this one. And they wouldn't give it up. Phill I guess we'll just disagree on this one. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I guess we'll just disagree on this one. Chip I could be mistaken on the YEAR model. It might have been '77 or '78 too. What I know for SURE, is that the CA (50-state) cars were 400/ci & A/T and the FED (49-state) cars were 455 & M/T (4-spd). Oh, and I'm *pretty* sure that was a TA, not a base Firebird or Forumla. It was white and I'm kind of remembering it had the super turkey on the hood. And IIRC, back then the Pontiac "400" was actually a 403ci but still called a 400? I had 5 early Gen. 2 Firebirds and that's why the school car peaked my interest. 1), 1970 Firebird Forumla A/T (more of a parts donar car than anything else) 2). 1970 Formula RA-III A/T (SWEET car) 3). 1970 Firebird Trans-Am RA-IV 4-spd (originally a RA-III car, still had the RA-III engine) 4). 1971 Firebird Formula 455HD 4-spd (HD, NOT SD) 5). 1973 Firebird Formula A/T I had to sell 'em to move from CA to CO, couldn't take them with me...STUPIDEST move of my LIFE. The '70 TA is worth a small fortune and I won't even say what I sold the lot of 5 for! Phill (it was DIRT CHEAP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Purchasing a second home is a true investment that will appreciate and add to your net worth. If you rent it out even better with income and tax right offs. As much as I love cars it would be better for anyone to increase their net worth when given the chance. I agree, at the end of the day it is a Car. Sure it might appreciate in 20 years, but not nearly as much as almost any other investment. The fact it is just sitting would bother me, why pay for something your not even driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingsnut Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I could be mistaken on the YEAR model. It might have been '77 or '78 too. What I know for SURE, is that the CA (50-state) cars were 400/ci & A/T and the FED (49-state) cars were 455 & M/T (4-spd). Oh, and I'm *pretty* sure that was a TA, not a base Firebird or Forumla. It was white and I'm kind of remembering it had the super turkey on the hood. And IIRC, back then the Pontiac "400" was actually a 403ci but still called a 400? I had 5 early Gen. 2 Firebirds and that's why the school car peaked my interest. 1), 1970 Firebird Forumla A/T (more of a parts donar car than anything else) 2). 1970 Formula RA-III A/T (SWEET car) 3). 1970 Firebird Trans-Am RA-IV 4-spd (originally a RA-III car, still had the RA-III engine) 4). 1971 Firebird Formula 455HD 4-spd (HD, NOT SD) 5). 1973 Firebird Formula A/T I had to sell 'em to move from CA to CO, couldn't take them with me...STUPIDEST move of my LIFE. The '70 TA is worth a small fortune and I won't even say what I sold the lot of 5 for! Phill (it was DIRT CHEAP) Still disagreeing, can't find anything anywhere where ponitac offered a 455 in a TA after 1976. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Still disagreeing, can't find anything anywhere where ponitac offered a 455 in a TA after 1976. I'll see if I can find it. I think I *might* have my pocket smog manual around somewhere (gave ALL of my manuals away when I moved from CA to CO!) Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judgeman6970 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Still disagreeing, can't find anything anywhere where ponitac offered a 455 in a TA after 1976. Correct. '77 & '78 were 400 pontiacs. '79 auto's got a 403 Olds, and '79 sticks got the last of the 400 pontiac motors. and it went downhill from there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingsnut Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Correct. '77 & '78 were 400 pontiacs. '79 auto's got a 403 Olds, and '79 sticks got the last of the 400 pontiac motors. and it went downhill from there.... Thought so.......This was mine, sold it for $6000 in 1984 1970 1/2 Ram Air III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Correct. '77 & '78 were 400 pontiacs. '79 auto's got a 403 Olds, and '79 sticks got the last of the 400 pontiac motors. and it went downhill from there.... yes 1817 were stick for the 10ani. .and were 400. yeah it did go downhill fast . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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