SGT2039 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 A question for the group, I don't know why I like the 07 sgt so much? I prefer it to the 500 in appearance and the car has a very authentic Shelby feel to it that I just can't explain. I have a 69 gt500 , 70 boss 302 mustang , 70 z28, 70 chevelle SS 396, 66 427 vette (390 horse with ac) and have owned about 100 muscle cars over the years and this car fits right in. It's like driving a "new old car" if that makes sense. I don't know why I waited so long to buy one. So back to the question , what is the allure ? It's not the fastest by a long shot, not the best handling or stopping, so what the draw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Authenticity. It clearly follows the legendary GT350 bloodline, and was built at Carroll's place by Shelby employees. The original formula, just decades later! Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007red40thGT500 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) yep, i would agree. it's the best looking of the bunch, in my opinion. i'm really fond of the white coupes with the GT/SC package and razor wheels. for me personally, the 40th anniversary package on the GT500 is a very close second. the extra bit of engineering in the SVT cars coupled with the upgrade potential ultimately won me over though. Edited February 18, 2016 by 2007red40thGT500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 A question for the group, I don't know why I like the 07 sgt so much? I prefer it to the 500 in appearance and the car has a very authentic Shelby feel to it that I just can't explain. I have a 69 gt500 , 70 boss 302 mustang , 70 z28, 70 chevelle SS 396, 66 427 vette (390 horse with ac) and have owned about 100 muscle cars over the years and this car fits right in. It's like driving a "new old car" if that makes sense. I don't know why I waited so long to buy one. So back to the question , what is the allure ? It's not the fastest by a long shot, not the best handling or stopping, so what the draw? HOLY COW!!! I cannot believe I just read this. I could have written it almost to a 'T'!! I've owned 114 cars / trucks. This car just "feels good". Almost eerily. You and I bought our SGT's within a couple weeks of one another. And I like you, can't believe I waited this long! Great thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 It has a soul! Simple as that! Something special happened in Vegas with these cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 It has a soul! Simple as that! Something special happened in Vegas with these cars! Indeed, Jeff! Indeed. It's just a matter of time IMHO, that these cars will begin to run away in value. I have an '08 500, and I don't feel the same about "that" with this car. Not trying to start another war on values between both cars, but I have both now, and feel I can offer my opinion now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 yep, i would agree. it's the best looking of the bunch, in my opinion. i'm really fond of the white coupes with the GT/SC package and razor wheels. for me personally, the 40th anniversary package on the GT500 is a very close second. the extra bit of engineering in the SVT cars coupled with the upgrade potential ultimately won me over though. That's my favorite too!!! LOL Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Authenticity. It clearly follows the legendary GT350 bloodline, and was built at Carroll's place by Shelby employees. The original formula, just decades later! Jer What he said! And, everyone knows Vista Blue is the fastest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 JMO - (and I own both a GT500 and a SGT) The SGT is more suited for a driver to drive while the GT500 is a sledge hammer and can go fast. After taking both cars out onto road course tracks and drag strips I can say that the SGT is way more fun on the road course than the drag strip and the GT500 is right at home doing straight line runs. It's like comparing Moby Dick with a great white shark - both have their place in the sea. BTW - white is the fastest color that's why they named it Performance White and put HP as the color code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngfever Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) As for the OP question, for me it's the entire product (it's become addicting ) Not again with the fastest color! Umm black is the fastest color (that is until hurricane is done ) Edited February 19, 2016 by stngfever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Stop ! You guys are getting me so lathered up, I'll have to go buy another one ! Edited February 19, 2016 by cmcmotorworks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) For me. the allure of the Shelby GT was the chance to own another Shelby - one that was created and produced by the man and his machinery. While I warmed somewhat to the GT500, there was no doubt after my previous ownership of two fine vintage G.T. 350s that the Shelby GT was exactly what I was looking for at the time. I have never looked back, have no regrets, and as anyone with the uber rare 2008 SGT GT/SC knows, it is second to none. Great looks, great color, great handling and a performance package that makes one wonder whey it took so long for Shelby to get this package on the road. What great cars they are indeed!!! Edited February 20, 2016 by springer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elgin Black Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 The Ford dealership owner where I purchased my 07 says it has the best look of them all. He has since retired and sold the business. He joined our Mustang club and still says he likes the Shelby SGT the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Nick Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 They are definitely a special car, a blast to drive, and one of the best looking out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Ours was my wife's favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Lookin good Jer! I'll play... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 yep, i would agree. it's the best looking of the bunch, in my opinion. i'm really fond of the white coupes with the GT/SC package and razor wheels. for me personally, the 40th anniversary package on the GT500 is a very close second. the extra bit of engineering in the SVT cars coupled with the upgrade potential ultimately won me over though. That's my favorite too!!! LOL Jer Sorry but I'm kinda leaning toward the Black GT/SC with chrome Razors..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007red40thGT500 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) i think it was a mistake not to have called it a GT350 to begin with. it's nearly impossible not to see the resemblance... Edited February 19, 2016 by 2007red40thGT500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2039 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 i think it was a mistake not to have called it a GT350 to begin with. it's nearly impossible not to see the resemblance... I agree, but most people call it a gt350 anyway, I love that photograph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 i think it was a mistake not to have called it a GT350 to begin with. it's nearly impossible not to see the resemblance... I agree, but most people call it a gt350 anyway, I love that photograph! How do ya think I got my login..... when I bought mine the salesman introduced it as a GT-350.... the rest is history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) i think it was a mistake not to have called it a GT350 to begin with. it's nearly impossible not to see the resemblance... Two years ago when I met Chuck Cantwell (designer of the original GT350) he looked all over my car and he commented on how much he liked the fact that they kept many of the features from the original car. Edited February 19, 2016 by Doug_GT350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 i think it was a mistake not to have called it a GT350 to begin with. it's nearly impossible not to see the resemblance... Absolutely. But it wasn't a mistake, it was actually the original plan to call it the GT350, since that is CLEARLY what the car is! Licensing rights issues prevented it until 2011. Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I agree with what Jer said. When you look at the SGT or GT for that matter, it has the same basic changes that was done on the origional GT350's. No wings, spoilers or added body panels. Just a simple hood change with a scoop, grill with horse and tribar, lower side stripe with moniker (GT350 vs. GT/SGT) and some engine tuning. I have said this before, those GT/SGT"s and others you like so miuch are the closes to ever compare visually to what the origional GT350's looked. Still looked like a MUstang, but was more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007red40thGT500 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) yeah, but it's not a GT350. i modded a standard 4.6L GT with Ford Racing parts for a fraction of the cost and came away with a faster car. i really liked how the GT500 had a clean 500hp (versus the 475 projected during development). i wish they had given the 4.6L 3V a clean 350hp to make it just that much more potent an offering and further cement it's reputation. that was the only real drawback for me--not enough power or upgrade potential. some subarus and even older firebirds were quicker (as mentioned in a Shelby GT-H article). that said, it's still a cool car, the performance is "balanced" and overall it's a pretty good bargain nowadays. Edited February 19, 2016 by 2007red40thGT500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007red40thGT500 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Absolutely. But it wasn't a mistake, it was actually the original plan to call it the GT350, since that is CLEARLY what the car is! Licensing rights issues prevented it until 2011. Jer ahh, i didn't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Absolutely. But it wasn't a mistake, it was actually the original plan to call it the GT350, since that is CLEARLY what the car is! Licensing rights issues prevented it until 2011. Jer Yep, just look at the pictures. This is the reason why you and others like it so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Ok, I love this thread for obvious reasons! Every so often a car comes along that's just "right". The Shelby GT is one of those cars. I'm glad to see also what appears to be not only continued but also increased interest in Shelby GT's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2039 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Gt350 and gt500 never corresponded with horse power, they were nothing more then slick names for a product. The 66 gt350 was rated at 306 hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Well the origional GT350's were K code GT Mustangs that were only messaged from 271hp to 306hp by using headers, a little bigger carb and aluminum manifold. Even the comp cars or R models were tinkered to give it a 350hp for racing. The mods for compitition R's were mainly focused on suspension/handling and braking rather than power. So the 4.6 may have been underpowered vs. others, but the main concept/formula of that car was to pay homage to the origional street GT350's. In 07, at the time, the Shelby GT/SGT's "is what it was". Edited February 19, 2016 by Denstang65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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