Droog Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Since checking them out at the 2014 Vegas Bash I've been really fascinated with the Terlinguas. I knew OF them before the event but seeing them upclose and personal really got me thinking more about the V6 powerhouse. I had an idea rattling in my head of whether to try and make a tribute Terlingua using either an older body like a '65 but, working at a dealership, my attention turned to the 2015 model. I wasn't terribly interested in the new body, despite seeing it up close and praising it as one of the most beautiful cars Ford has produced, but as a Mustang I'm like a lot of you: skeptical. After getting home I started to think more and more, the 2015 will be at least 300hp, and the new IRS and altered driving geometry could make it quite the track performer and, spiritually, falls in line with what the Terlingua is all about (or at least what I THINK it's all about) I'm not a graphic designer, nor expert, but below you'll find my attempt to conceptualize what a 2015 Terlingua might look like. Triple Yellow seems to be the best base for the project, as opposed to Black with a yellow hood, and despite some wonky perspective here and there and some pixelated edges I think I at least got the idea across. You guys tell me what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I think it's pretty damn cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 That is a very nice job and the new body style carries the "feel" of the Terlingua very well. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Nice! I'm sure it would spark some interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Shelby does not own the rights to the Terlingua design and any future Terlingua models would have to have the approval of those who do. I wont say it will never happen, I will just say its not likely. we can always hope. Terlinguas Rock~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Looks great you just need to add the Terlingua side stripe and it would be pretty darn close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droog Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I knew I forgot something! I forgot both the rocker panel and the door number. I'll tweak the image tonight. Also, who currently owns the rights? I assume this is why Shelby makes the GTS now instead of the Terlingua? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 That would be Mr. Bill Neale, and BNMS Enterprises. Carroll's long time friend. Very slick rendering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 You might find a path through here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droog Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Alright, number and rocker stripe: CHECK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blip Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Very nice, now that is a concept that could easily find a home beside my Dust Bunny, if those involved would approve a new build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Good job .... a great way to add to the Shelby family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Nice Job - definitely sparks my interest ! Might have to sit down with the wife and have a talk over a bowl of chili on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Really nice work! You never know what could happen. One door closes means another one opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droog Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I don't really have the time, technical knowledge, and disposable funds to make this kind of thing happen at the moment (the actual snake takes all that away), but I've been really thinking if one of these V6's comes back from rental companies (we get the majority of our preowned V6's from Hertz, Enterprise, etc.) and it's a cheap price in Triple Yellow it might be a hoot of a time to tear out unwanted weight, paint the hood, drop some forced induction and make a track car. Like I said before, I'm still skeptical to the new Mustang's presence as a Mustang, but for some reason when I look at it in the light of a Terlingua everything seems to click just right. A man can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Very cool! I finally got a chance to see two Terlinguas in person at the 50th in Charlotte. I am really kicking myself for not getting one produced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Yeah I am kicking myself as well. The Vista Blue one above is the only one that has a glass roof. I found a 5 speed with a glass Roof 6 cylinder in IL that I was going to buy to get to it converted but I backed out because it had to be a 6 cylinder I just couldn't get over the fact that it had ot be a 6 cylinder. If we could have gotten V8's converted I would have done it but now when you see how much they are worth and how cool they are it would have made a lot of sense to get one converted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 That would be Mr. Bill Neale, and BNMS Enterprises. Carroll's long time friend. Very slick rendering! except for whatever reason Bill does not want to cooperate with SAI or was it previous management that burned that bridge? Its a shame because a 2015 Terlingua with the eco-boost could be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I could not begin to speculate why the Terlingua was discontinued, but I highly doubt the bridge was burned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 If you come to Terlingua, you can probably get the whole story out of someone. We get pretty loose late at night when the "shine" gets passed around. You guys can guess what the reasons might be, but I can promise you, they wont be discussed here or in public settings, or any form written. I will ask that we respect the manner in which we discuss things Terlingua, and the right to privacy all parties involved may have in that. I will say that I dont think there is a single person here that would not like to see a new Terlingua, and we all agree the market is most certainly there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 That's cool. I like the "53" meatball. "Herbie The Love Bunny"? Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Nice job on the concept. You never know what the future holds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Yeah, everytime I see this, I would buy it in a heartbeat. But imagine a GT350 Terlingua R....oh the possibilities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Yeah, everytime I see this, I would buy it in a heartbeat. But imagine a GT350 Terlingua R....oh the possibilities! Too true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Very cool! I finally got a chance to see two Terlinguas in person at the 50th in Charlotte. I am really kicking myself for not getting one produced! Russ, Love the first picture...you caught the drivers side of my car in the pic...I had forgot I parked next to them in Charlotte for the 50 Celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Alright, number and rocker stripe: CHECK! This does look really good hopefully the right people are watching! Can you do the same picture using a White and or Black car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Russ, Love the first picture...you caught the drivers side of my car in the pic...I had forgot I parked next to them in Charlotte for the 50 Celebration. I got a pic of your car too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Everytime I see these I like them more and more! Now if I can be lucky enough to see one in person. Even better if I could own one. To be clear, the 07-08 models. Okay, I wouldn't mind one on the 2015 platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Just to be clear- They were available on any V6 2005-2009 and there were a few 2005-06 builds, though most are 2008-2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Just to be clear- They were available on any V6 2005-2009 and there were a few 2005-06 builds, though most are 2008-2009. Thank you for the clarification. I wasn't sure exactly what years they were available. I was trying to say I would prefer the earlier models rather than 2015 platform rendering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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