GT500 produced well into 2010? Looks that way!

[chuckstang]

Anyone who knows anything about Shelby's or Mustang's for that matter know that in order for it to be recognized as a Shelby by auto enthusiasts (AKA: The guy you plan to sell your limited edition car to) it has to be worked on by the team over at Shelby's plant in Vegas.

Now here's where I'm going to piss you off (and maybe some others...sorry!)

In my OPINION a factory GT500 is no different to ME as someone who puts on a Saleen body kit with stickers on their stang...call it what you want, it's still not a Saleen. But at least you get the kit and stickers or what have you installed professionally.

Now for the $300,000 question: Would you by a 1960's Shelby that was not listed in their database for full market value? If so I have some beach front property to sell you in Colorado!

I don't know if you are aware, but did you know many Shelby Mustangs from the 60s never went to Vegas or were touched by Shelby's team
But I bet you would still consider them real Shelbys because they were from the "60s"

Face it, the title reads 2007 Shelby GT500

Now, if you go out and buy a GT Mustang and put a Saleen body kit on it, do you think you will get the Saleen resale value, NOPE, you will get whatever money any other modded GT Mustang is bringing at the time.

Now, if you own a Shelby GT500, and go to sell it, do you think it will sell for more than say if someone put a GT500 body kit on their GT Mustang :idea:

 

[chuckstang]

[QUOTE
The GT500KR is a Ford factory produced car and does not go through Shelby's plant.

Wrong. It goes to Shelby Autos in Las Vegas after leaving the Ford Plant. Same as the Shelby GT and GT-H. Additionally, Shelby Autos does 40th Anniv editions and the Super Snake using stock GT500s.[/QUOTE]

Believe it or not, he is right, the KR will in no way go to the Vegas or new Tasca Shelby mod shop.

The KR will be built just like the regular GT500, it is a Ford factory car, hence why they now call it the fastest, most hp Mustang ever built.

Notice they do not say that about the SS, because that is a mod car, not a factory car, which is also why the KR will sell for so much money.

 

[Captain Beyond]

So, the 550 hp KR is entirely produced at Ford? That would make it the highest factory hp Mustang ever produced. :coolman:

 

[Mikesan]

[/QUOTE]

Believe it or not, he is right, the KR will in no way go to the Vegas or new Tasca Shelby mod shop.

The KR will be built just like the regular GT500, it is a Ford factory car, hence why they now call it the fastest, most hp Mustang ever built.

Notice they do not say that about the SS, because that is a mod car, not a factory car, which is also why the KR will sell for so much money.[/QUOTE]



Chuck, Check shelbyautomobiles.com. It's his company's website. It says that he's building the GT500KR's in LV.

 

[chuckstang]

I see it on their website, but its a Ford built car 100%. I didnt see where it says that they go to LV?
They are opening mod shops all over the place but the KR is not a mod car, its a factory Ford car not a after sale conversion like the SS and 40th. As of right now, that is all SAI is doing in regards to the GT500, the Shelby GT is different, they go to LV then back to a Ford dealer.

 

[harley99fb]

I see it on their website, but its a Ford built car 100%. I didnt see where it says that they go to LV?
They are opening mod shops all over the place but the KR is not a mod car, its a factory Ford car not a after sale conversion like the SS and 40th. As of right now, that is all SAI is doing in regards to the GT500, the Shelby GT is different, they go to LV then back to a Ford dealer.

+1 Chuck. That's my understanding also.

Cal

 

[HISSMAN]

Yes, the KR is rolling off of the assembly line in Michigan. Not Vegas.

-Jeff

 

[DBK]

Just clarifying here, the GT500KR does go to Vegas. That's what I had thought previously, I saw this thread, sent a message over to SVT and received the response that it does go to Vegas.

Production starts Q1 2008 for ~1000 units. It is a production Ford car, which will be allocated and subsequently ordered at Ford dealers.

Yes, the KR is rolling off of the assembly line in Michigan. Not Vegas.

-Jeff

Believe it or not, he is right, the KR will in no way go to the Vegas or new Tasca Shelby mod shop.

The KR will be built just like the regular GT500, it is a Ford factory car, hence why they now call it the fastest, most hp Mustang ever built.

The GT500KR is a Ford factory produced car and does not go through Shelby's plant.

 

[chuckstang]

Interesting, I think not but we shall see.

The KR is just a GT500 with FRPP power pack, handling pack, shifter, 373s, hood and wheels.

There are no SAI parts going on it, there would no purpose for going to SAI

 

[DBK]

Interesting, I think not but we shall see.

The KR is just a GT500 with FRPP power pack, handling pack, shifter, 373s, hood and wheels.

There are no SAI parts going on it, there would no purpose for going to SAI

Holy shit dude. What's it going to take for people to believe what the people at SVT say on anything? Like, what is the remote rationale for your position versus what the people who actually create the cars position is?

Direct quote:

Hey, just a question, does the KR end up going out to Vegas? Or is it all done up here?

Dave

Vegas Baby. Shelby GT style.

I've known this cat for years. He handled my Ford GT allocation, and is/was the marketing coordinator for that car, the Shelby GT, and the GT500KR. The memo regarding officer allocations says contact him with additional questions. That was an additional question, and it's not like this is some secret.

 

[ON D BIT]

any word on msrp dbk? just curious if ford or the dealers will make more money on the kr?

 

[Mikesan]

DBK,

I'm with you on this one. KR in LV. Shelby Autos is making the hoods and wheels for it. A lot of the other parts are FRPP. I would love for Ford to invoice it at $85K and MSRP it at $89,995. Would rather see the auto maker get the big profit, not the dealer. Even with that, the dealers will still add $25K or more to the price. I predict that more of these sell for over $100K than under it.

 

[HISSMAN]

I knew that the SS was going to be coming out of Vegas, but I was under the impression that the KR was from Dearborn.

-Jeff

 

[DBK]

DBK,

I'm with you on this one. KR in LV. Shelby Autos is making the hoods and wheels for it. A lot of the other parts are FRPP. I would love for Ford to invoice it at $85K and MSRP it at $89,995. Would rather see the auto maker get the big profit, not the dealer. Even with that, the dealers will still add $25K or more to the price. I predict that more of these sell for over $100K than under it.

I don't want there to be some misconception that it's an after-purchase mod car, because it will be a real deal option from Ford on a Ford product. But you've got it. Lots of FRPP stuff, some Shelby stuff. All engineered by SVT, assembled by Shelby.

It will be expensive. More expensive than most people think, but not as expensive as you're thinking, but precisely for the reason you state. Ford has been watching dealers a) hose their name and b) get the big cheese on these over MSRP cars. You're definitely right on the dealers adding 25k, and I'm sure you're not far off on the 100k bit. I don't think they've finalized pricing yet, but I'd be expecting the 65-75k range.

It's purely a collectors piece. It will do impressive numbers, but the majority will want it just because it's the cool looking real deal Shelby car. You can easily turn a GT500 into a KR, or make GT500 perform just as well, but one is a limited prod factory piece and the other isn't.

 

[Mikesan]

I suspect it will MSRP between $56 - 59K. The dealers will add another 50K on top of that. Just my guess. Was just hoping that instead of dealers making all that extra coin, I'd rather it go to Ford. Agree that this is a collector's piece. For $3000 you can add the FRPP CAI/Tune, Exhaust, and Full suspension upgrades which will match performance, but a GT500 with those parts will never have the cachet of a factory KR. People who pay the much higher price for a KR deserve to have that special feeling. Too rich for my blood, no jealousy towards who can obtain one. I also suspect that a lot of owners of Ford dealerships are going to keep them for themselves. I sure as hell would. Maybe half of the 1000 or so (I'm guessing it will be 1251) will not be sold to the general public.

 

[gmynko]

Honestly...because I have already ordered an '08, I was hoping '08 would be the last year. I'm gonna be pissed if the prices start dropping because my deposit is non-refundable.

Oh well.

Get ready to be pissed - Just look at what's happened to ZO6 prices - same situation

 

[harley99fb]

I suspect it will MSRP between $56 - 59K. The dealers will add another 50K on top of that. Just my guess. Was just hoping that instead of dealers making all that extra coin, I'd rather it go to Ford. Agree that this is a collector's piece. For $3000 you can add the FRPP CAI/Tune, Exhaust, and Full suspension upgrades which will match performance, but a GT500 with those parts will never have the cachet of a factory KR. People who pay the much higher price for a KR deserve to have that special feeling. Too rich for my blood, no jealousy towards who can obtain one. I also suspect that a lot of owners of Ford dealerships are going to keep them for themselves. I sure as hell would. Maybe half of the 1000 or so (I'm guessing it will be 1251) will not be sold to the general public.

With your guess of an msrp of $56-$59, when it goes to Las Vagas as the SGT's do, my guess is we will probably see a side sticker of about $15-$20,000.00 Shelby mark up (the SGT markup from Shelby was $10,000). Then the dealerships will add their adm on top of that.

If anyone gets one of these for under $100,000 I will be surprised.

Cal

 

[DBK]

With your guess of an msrp of $56-$59, when it goes to Las Vagas as the SGT's do, my guess is we will probably see a side sticker of about $15-$20,000.00 Shelby mark up (the SGT markup from Shelby was $10,000). Then the dealerships will add their adm on top of that.

If anyone gets one of these for under $100,000 I will be surprised.

Cal

Uh, side sticker? There is no 'side sticker', whatever that is.

When the KR becomes available, you'll go to a dealer who got a KR allocation, spec and order the car through the dealer (if they didn't just do it themselves), pay the dealer, and pick up the car from the dealer. There isn't any part of the process where you or the dealer has to pay Shelby an amount they want. It's the same deal with the Shelby GT. They'll build a GT500, send that car from MI to NV, and then send it on to the dealer of final destination.

 

[Rick James]

100k for a Mustang.....the universe is officially upside down and inside out.....

 

[harley99fb]

Uh, side sticker? There is no 'side sticker', whatever that is.

When the KR becomes available, you'll go to a dealer who got a KR allocation, spec and order the car through the dealer (if they didn't just do it themselves), pay the dealer, and pick up the car from the dealer. There isn't any part of the process where you or the dealer has to pay Shelby an amount they want. It's the same deal with the Shelby GT. They'll build a GT500, send that car from MI to NV, and then send it on to the dealer of final destination.

On a SGT at the local dealership this past summer they had an msrp sticker in the window along with a side sticker of $9,995.00 for the Shelby conversion. I'm sure all dealers don't do the same thing.

Nevertheless, I'll be surpised if anyone can get one for less the $100G.