reschlund Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 A friend says congratulations ,,," The re-sale price of your 2011 Shelby GT500 SVT/PP just went up ! I say what you talking about? He said he has heard that they are going to discontinue the Shelby GT 500. Any truth to this statement or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 For now, yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Discontinue the GT500 = Fact Resale price of 2011 GT500 going up = Fiction for many years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 A friend says congratulations ,,," The re-sale price of your 2011 Shelby GT500 SVT/PP just went up ! I heard the same thing, from two different people when Carroll Shelby died. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 and they said the same when the SGT went out of production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyperStangs Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 "Discontinue" is the wrong word IMHO, and so is "They". It is almost certain that 2015/16 will not have a GT500 produced by Ford. But, they always say... when one door closes a window invariably opens. I get in trouble when I say more.... so there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Johnston Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 This topic has been covered elsewhere as to Ford ending GT500 production and use of Shelby nameplate in2015. In 2016, Ford will issue its own GT350 model Mustang. As far s values, check the depreciated prices in actual sales for the past years on all models of the GT500. With over 45,000 produced since 2007, not hard to imagine. Great buys for those wanting resale models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Yes, let's rely on facts rather than a few cynic's opinions. NADA book value for a 25k-mile 2011 Shelby GT500 is $34,400 for a "rough" trade-in to $40,725 for a "clean" retail example. Not bad at all! In 1973 you could buy a used '66 GT350 for $1200 or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuadCam Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sorry Sean, they aren't making out car anymore. The new '15 will not have the room in it's engine bay for the 5.8L engine..., but aren't feeling fortunate you own one? I try to think in terms of; it not losing it's value anywhere near the freefall level of other "sports cars" and the Fun Factor of every time we get it on a track (Gingerman Raceway, TS/Boss/5.0 event, 8/24/13). I just got home from the Dearborn Event this past weekend. Great time! Friday we visited the Romeo Engine Plant and made our way to the "Niche Line" where the 5.8L are being assembled... by hand. Cary, the line's Team Leader, Cary, gave us a great station-by-station explanatory tour that ended in a Q & A. When he was asked if the GT 500 was over, his reply was: " we expect to stop building these engines by end of November, the last GT500 is sold and that assembly will ship the first of December." He went on to say retooling for the next "Niche" engine will follow.. ...which there will be something(some solid rumors floated out of Romeo with us). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMAv Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I envision Shelby's 2015 or 2016 offering will include a GT500. It might be an engine replacement or just build out 5.0, but I can't see Shelby stepping back and not having a hand in GTXXX car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Sorry Sean, they aren't making out car anymore. The new '15 will not have the room in it's engine bay for the 5.8L engine..., but aren't feeling fortunate you own one? I try to think in terms of; it not losing it's value anywhere near the freefall level of other "sports cars" and the Fun Factor of every time we get it on a track (Gingerman Raceway, TS/Boss/5.0 event, 8/24/13). I just got home from the Dearborn Event this past weekend. Great time! Friday we visited the Romeo Engine Plant and made our way to the "Niche Line" where the 5.8L are being assembled... by hand. Cary, the line's Team Leader, Cary, gave us a great station-by-station explanatory tour that ended in a Q & A. When he was asked if the GT 500 was over, his reply was: " we expect to stop building these engines by end of November, the last GT500 is sold and that assembly will ship the first of December." He went on to say retooling for the next "Niche" engine will follow.. ...which there will be something(some solid rumors floated out of Romeo with us). Sounds like was good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaguy Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I heard through two dealerships that it was a real struggle to fit the new 5.0 into the 2015 mustang. I have seen the prototype 2015 mustang, not crazy about it. When ford came out with the 2005 everyone fell in love with it as soon as they saw it. I bought a new Roush Stage 1 in 2005 and another one 3 years ago. I'm now waiting for my 2014 Shelby GT 500 to be delivered next month. I'm sure Ford will surprise us all with another great car, it might not be the GT 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 there will always be something special about the vehicle, a mystique if you will, if it is named Shelby. As opposed to Mach 1, or Bullitt or any other name. The Shelby name will always be special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasThunder Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 From what I have read, Ford will be making the Ford GT350. Th e car is basically a beefed up Boss 302. Its purpose is to rival the net Z/28. The GT500 will no longer be made (unfortunately), but other models like the Mach 1 or Bullitt may resurface down the road. Articles I have read have said the Shelby name is being dropped from the GT350, but have not been confirmed. The Supposed GT350 is supposed to be more affordable, due to the new IRS (independent rear suspension), upgraded shocks and springs, ect.. just the 12-13 Boss Mustang. Other rumor states that the new aluminum bodies used on the upcoming F150 truck may end up on Mustang shaving weight, after extensive testing on the F150. Also later on down the line Ford may release a new 427 or 428 engine to better duel with Chevy. Thats all my knowledge on the new mustang thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 How will they put in a 427 or 428 if the current 351 will not fit? I realize the 427 or 428 would probably still be small blocks but it would still be larger than the current 351. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 The days of big displacement engines are done. Trucks maybe but not likely in production passenger vehicles. It will be interesting to see what gm does with the corvette and dodge the challenger. Caddy is already beginning with smaller engines with turbo in the cts/sts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasThunder Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 How will they put in a 427 or 428 if the current 351 will not fit? I realize the 427 or 428 would probably still be small blocks but it would still be larger than the current 351. Stroker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 All Shelby GT500's are limited editions, has my car gone up in value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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