Not to be morbid, but when 'ol Shelby goes to the great racetrack in the sky, what will happen to Shelby cars? I like the GT500 strictly for performance sake, I could care less about it being a collectible or worth money in the future. When you buy a car, your first priority should not be to make money down the line. I really doubt these cars will be worth so much in the future because of the name. The older cars, yes, not the newer ones.
I still don't like the grouper-mouth grille on the Shelby. Does it really need the massive front openings and the bulked-up hood? Also, any true Shelby Mustang (at least after '66) should have wide taillights.
@skaycog.2000: It seems like a lot of Ford GT owners tend to buy these cars then total them before the first payment comes due.
It might be expensive to get insurance after this, though, so it's a stunt you might only be able to pull off once. But you could have loads of fun for 29 days...
@bmoreDLJ: I don't think the numbers on the nameplate of a Shelby Mustang have ever referred to anything. Legend has it that when coming up with the name for the GT350, Shelby told someone to walk to some point and count the steps, and rounded from there (or something like that).
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Me want. I am sure the regular 2011 GT with track pack would be more than enough but I've always liked SVT products. Of course, it would be a big step up from my lil' SVTF I currently drive.
@lilwillie: If it were purely cetrifugal force, you'd expect it to flip early in the spin. You can't see anything on the video, but I'd bet there's a tripping event that can't be seen. Could be a suspension or tire failure. Until I see better evidence, I still think there's no such thing as an untripped rollover on smooth pavement. #shelbycobra
@lilwillie: I have run a couple of my own trials. After one such excursion, an instructor was heard to remark, "That was terrible. Really nothing right about it at all." #shelbycobra
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I still don't like the grouper-mouth grille on the Shelby. Does it really need the massive front openings and the bulked-up hood? Also, any true Shelby Mustang (at least after '66) should have wide taillights.
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It might be expensive to get insurance after this, though, so it's a stunt you might only be able to pull off once. But you could have loads of fun for 29 days...
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@skaycog.2000: Why not dream of both? I do.
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Good call and spot on. His spin and momentum took him over. I wonder if a small change in the track also helped?
Regardless, that speed and a spin with sticky tires, see ya. #shelbycobra
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Whichever it is, tough luck and I feel for the guy. #shelbycobra
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With a name like "snapoversteer" I will take your explanation as the bible on the subject. :) #shelbycobra
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