3 tons Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Fortunately, just acquired a 2007 Shelby GT Coupe, White California Special (dash gauge set), Gray Leather, Manual Transmission...A 9,255 mile Garage Queen, purchased from an original adult owner! So far I've put a very 'careful' but blissful 300 (< >) miles on her, but for the most part she'll continue to spend her life enjoying 'Queen' status... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 tons Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 And a couple more pics...Oops I almost forgot the CSM 07SGT5310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Nice ride, welcome to Team Shelby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Sweet! Welcome to TS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I heard queens like to be ridden hard too. Just sayin! Enjoy the new toy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Congrats on the new ride - has the potential for becoming a race car if that "queen" stuff doesn't work out for ya ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Very Nice, love the Color Combination!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 You're going to love it. The SGT handles like a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 tons Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Wow, thanks for the warm welcome and for the great forum too...I must admit that I was leaning more in the direction of a Challenger, but when my buddy showed me pics of his (new to him) 2008 GT/CS 'vert (blue stripes over white, hood & side scoops), I couldn't quite get the image out of my mind...This caused me to study up a bit on 'S197' Mustangs (in general - of which I had little knowledge) and then the fatal visit Craigslist! Always been a 'die-hard' Mopar guy, but now a new found appreciation for Shelby....This IS really a drop-dead fine car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 In my opinion, for the "modern recreations", the Mustang is clearly first, the new Challenger a very close second (although I think it more closely resembles a vintage Charger), and the Camaro such a distant third it doesn't even register. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 tons Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 You're going to love it. The SGT handles like a dream. I Concur, Both the steering and 'tight' handling is quite literally light years ahead of the best the 60's had to offer...Though nowadays my driving is not nearly as aggressive as when I was a young buck, so just a super retro-machine now - does well just to remind me a those 'good 'ol days'!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Fortunately, just acquired a 2007 Shelby GT Coupe, White California Special (dash gauge set), Gray Leather, Manual Transmission...A 9,255 mile Garage Queen, purchased from an original adult owner! So far I've put a very 'careful' but blissful 300 (< >) miles on her, but for the most part she'll continue to spend her life enjoying 'Queen' status... 3Ton, There were 202 "California" SGT's built for the 2007 model year. Most had the charcoal (black) interior so your car is even rarer with the gray interior. If you haven't already be sure to register your SGT in the factory Shelby American Registry. There is a link to the registry below in my signature line. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 tons Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 In my opinion, for the "modern recreations", the Mustang is clearly first, the new Challenger a very close second (although I think it more closely resembles a vintage Charger), and the Camaro such a distant third it doesn't even register. Yep, in fact this is the first V8 I've driven in years (been driving V6 Jeep & Cummins 6.7), and Holy Cow how they have mightily improved! In particular (post research...) it seems that Ford's mills are of a substantially more modern design than brand X. Besides, Ford didn't take D.C.'s bail-out money and that gets a BIG thumbs up too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 tons Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Thanks Steve for the kindly heads up - I have taken care of the Shelby Registration a few days back... Best Regards, 3 tons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Dennis Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Very nice. Welcome. Great choice! You are going to love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I Concur, Both the steering and 'tight' handling is quite literally light years ahead of the best the 60's had to offer...Though nowadays my driving is not nearly as aggressive as when I was a young buck, so just a super retro-machine now - does well just to remind me a those 'good 'ol days'!! That'll change..... wait until you get a ride in a GT/SC.... then you'll have the itch to upgrade..... Welcome to the forum and above all have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Beautiful ride! Congrats on the purchase. I'm a Ford guy first but closet Mopar guy. You're SGT California will not disappoint! Great choice. I'll add a late Challenger SRT8 to my garage someday, but I keep finding Mustangs to add. Steve, do you know how many White, Gray Leather SGTC's there are? I'm guessing that is a very rare beast there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Beautiful ride! Congrats on the purchase. I'm a Ford guy first but closet Mopar guy. You're SGT California will not disappoint! Great choice. I'll add a late Challenger SRT8 to my garage someday, but I keep finding Mustangs to add. Steve, do you know how many White, Gray Leather SGTC's there are? I'm guessing that is a very rare beast there. I'll see if I can extract that from the database. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I'll see if I can extract that from the database. Steve Out of the 202 Northern California Edition SGT's 52 of them were equipped with gray leather interiors. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 tons Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I've been following this thread and find this most informative!...Question, of the 52 with grey interior, might it be possible to determine how many had the manual transmission?? Best Regards, 3 tons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip 87 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 My newly acquired white 07 Shelby gt has the grey interior and manual gearbox like yours. I love the center guage pod and it's on my to do list. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 I've loved the Shelby GTs, ever since I visited Shelby while these cars were being produced. Your car is a great example of what they built. My question is what is included the "California" package? Were these a regional promotion? I currently own a 2009 Mustang GT/CS Thanks for the info. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 welcome to Team Shelby and congrats on your SGT~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I've loved the Shelby GTs, ever since I visited Shelby while these cars were being produced. Your car is a great example of what they built. My question is what is included the "California" package? Were these a regional promotion? I currently own a 2009 Mustang GT/CS Thanks for the info. Kevin Here ya go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Thanks Jeff, I appreciate the info. I was not aware of this package. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT3477 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 wow i never realized the gt-c came in any other color than the orange... learn something new everyday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Wow, now that is a rare one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Cool car! Enjoy DRIVING it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elgin Black Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 The 2007 SGT-C(Nor Cal) came in black or white. The 2008 SGT-C where only in orange. They say 215 where produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNTchris Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Welcome 3 tons! You will love this forum board! It is different then any other I have ever been on. Genuine, good, helpful people that all share the same passion! Check back often or you will miss something! Believe me when I say this. Also make sure to join Team Shelby! Thanks TNTChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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