twobjshelbys Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Let the ADMs begin http://www.carscoops.com/2015/04/ford-will-build-100-shelby-gt350-37.html?m=1 Switch to a 2016 if you want a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Woo hoo. Let all those with money to burn show up and "get it now". Personally, I benefited greatly by waiting when I bought my '09 car at less than sticker. No ADM's for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 With only one hundred, it will be similar to the 1993 Cobra R. Very few, if any will even make it into showrooms ( for public sale that is ). The dealers that get allotted one will keep them most likely ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 With only one hundred, it will be similar to the 1993 Cobra R. Very few, if any will even make it into showrooms ( for public sale that is ). The dealers that get allotted one will keep them most likely ! Why? They will make 5000 in 2016. The 2015's will be at the end of the production cycle and there won't even be a burp and, voila, 2016's will pop off the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Why? They will make 5000 in 2016. The 2015's will be at the end of the production cycle and there won't even be a burp and, voila, 2016's will pop off the line. Assuming the 2015 will be numbered or badged as 50th anniversary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markham51 Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Why? They will make 5000 in 2016. The 2015's will be at the end of the production cycle and there won't even be a burp and, voila, 2016's will pop off the line. I agree. You wont be able to order a 2015. When the order banks open everything will get booked as a 2016. I personally would rather have a 2016 anyway. Its about the driving fun and the collectibility doesn't matter to me. I just want to get in the drivers seat and kick it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Sak Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Has there ever been such a limited run by a big 3 manufacturer? 37 for the R? I understand the reasoning, but this will be interesting to see what they fetch at auction! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Tuff pickings but would be cool to have a white with blue stripes 2015. https://www.yahoo.com/autos/why-you-probably-cant-buy-a-2015-shelby-gt350-117606002002.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 For the few that will be able to get one of the 37 2015 R models, good for them. I think it is really cool that Ford is recognizing and paying homage to Carroll and that exclusive 37 number from 50 years ago. And hey, if like me, you can't get one of those, then they will make plenty available in 2016 and 2017. If I can get one late next year or the following, I plan on driving it's wheels off on the track and enjoying every moment of it. I probably just couldn't do that with one of the 37. Having that collectible for some will be great I'm sure. I'll wait until the large group comes out that I will be able to get at MSRP. It will not be that long of a wait either. Like Tony says above, as soon as the recognized small group of 2015's are completed, the 2016's will start up right on their heels. I think it's great what they are doing in respect for the history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Just read this and how we all wish SAI was still building the GT350 huh! 137 cars and that's it, c'mon FORD all you did was guarantee the dealers will hold the cars hostage and anyone who pays such an absurd markup should be slapped in the head! Look at the fools who paid ridiculous amounts for the 2007 Shelby's and they don't hold much value now so how's your decision on that one holding up? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Just read this and how we all wish SAI was still building the GT350 huh! 137 cars and that's it, c'mon FORD all you did was guarantee the dealers will hold the cars hostage and anyone who pays such an absurd markup should be slapped in the head! Look at the fools who paid ridiculous amounts for the 2007 Shelby's and they don't hold much value now so how's your decision on that one holding up? lol Like I said, they're trying to make the 2015 MY vehicles "instant collectors". If you want one to drive just wait for the 2016s. They may try to hold them hostage for ADMs but politely remind the dealer that 2016 != 2015 and that you know they can get as many as the want (ask if they had trouble getting a GT500). Some grunts may try but a knowledgeable dealer manager won't try for very long, especially to an informed buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 For the few that will be able to get one of the 37 2015 R models, good for them. I think it is really cool that Ford is recognizing and paying homage to Carroll and that exclusive 37 number from 50 years ago. And hey, if like me, you can't get one of those, then they will make plenty available in 2016 and 2017. If I can get one late next year or the following, I plan on driving it's wheels off on the track and enjoying every moment of it. I probably just couldn't do that with one of the 37. Having that collectible for some will be great I'm sure. I'll wait until the large group comes out that I will be able to get at MSRP. It will not be that long of a wait either. Like Tony says above, as soon as the recognized small group of 2015's are completed, the 2016's will start up right on their heels. I think it's great what they are doing in respect for the history. Well said Jeff. I couldn't agree more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Just read this and how we all wish SAI was still building the GT350 huh! 137 cars and that's it, c'mon FORD all you did was guarantee the dealers will hold the cars hostage and anyone who pays such an absurd markup should be slapped in the head! Look at the fools who paid ridiculous amounts for the 2007 Shelby's and they don't hold much value now so how's your decision on that one holding up? lol Yeah those GT500s were hurt when Ford decided to keep building more and more of them. If they truly only build 137 of these GT350s I think they may hold value, but all of this also depends on the usual peaks and valleys of collector car sales. The other factor is that car lovers are literally a dying breed. The millennial's don't car about cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 The millennial's don't car about cars. Not entirely true, they like cars with fart pipe exhaust, 4 and 6 bangers, and engines with names like "ecoBoost". But not our generation of V8s, dual exhaust with glass pack mufflers, and engines with names like "CobraJet"…….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Not entirely true, they like cars with fart pipe exhaust, 4 and 6 bangers, and engines with names like "ecoBoost". But not our generation of V8s, dual exhaust with glass pack mufflers, and engines with names like "CobraJet"…….. Maybe you're right about "Millennial's ". It's the next and present gen, "Generation Z", that for the most part is not into cars at all. Unless they're self-driving cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 My Millennial kids learned to drive in my '68 Shelby GT350, my daughter wanted a '64 1/2 'vert and my son wanted a '08 SRT8 Magnum. My daughter still has her Mustang, but my son traded for a Honda Ridgeline, and my daughter's daily driver is a Honda CRV. Not sure how I ended up with such practical kids……... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) I guess if my kids don't care about them, I'll just have to sell them off, when the time comes to help pay Medicare supplements, retirement home costs, etc. What ever I'm able to get for them will have to do ! Edited April 29, 2015 by cmcmotorworks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I guess if my kids don't care about them, I'll just have to sell them off, when the time come to help pay Medicare supplements retirement home costs etc. What ever I'm able to get for them will have to do ! Exactly my plan! Use them while you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I guess if my kids don't care about them, I'll just have to sell them off, when the time come to help pay Medicare supplements retirement home costs etc. What ever I'm able to get for them will have to do ! Speaking of........... Can you imagine? Jay Lenno has no children. Who will end up with his incredible collection? The state of Calif? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach 1 1970 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Ford is creating the atmosphere for ADM's with the 2015 Shelby GT 350. The dealers will put some hefty ADM's on the 2015's. When the 2016's come out they will try the same tactics. I bet it will take until 2017 for things to get sane. Thanks to the marketing guys over at Ford for creating a buying nightmare. Looks like I'll take a pass on the GT 350 until things settle down. Edited April 29, 2015 by mach 1 1970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 The GT350 was originally a 2016my vehicle, so the 2015s are new to the system. Other places are saying that the 2015's are irrelevant since the orders are already spoken for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Other places are saying that the 2015's are irrelevant since the orders are already spoken for. They're all gone, but the flippers will be active on eBay and the auction circuit very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Personally, I'd rather have an 08-09 KR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 My Millennial kids learned to drive in my '68 Shelby GT350, my daughter wanted a '64 1/2 'vert and my son wanted a '08 SRT8 Magnum. My daughter still has her Mustang, but my son traded for a Honda Ridgeline, and my daughter's daily driver is a Honda CRV. Not sure how I ended up with such practical kids……... You done well! My Gen Z daughter likes cars too...a rarity these days..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Personally, I'd rather have an 08-09 KR. I'm with you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I'm with you!!! Sorry. And a Shelby 07-08 Shelby GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Word I'm getting is that possibly as early as 2017 the GT 350, and the future GT500 will no longer have the Shelby name on them. They will be SVT cars only ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Word I'm getting is that possibly as early as 2017 the GT 350, and the future GT500 will no longer have the Shelby name on them. They will be SVT cars only ! As they should now, at least that would be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 As they should now, at least that would be honest. I agree ! Shelby on the plastic front splitter only doesn't cut for me. No disrespect to the car. It just exudes a lack of full commitment, and a sign of things to come, and in a way treats us like we are all idiots ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Johnston Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Using the GT350 name is bad enough. But then maybe the Trust needs funding. Anyway, Ford used the Cobra name on performance model SVT Mustangs for years so I guess the precedent had been set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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