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<blockquote data-quote="Robert M" data-source="post: 11585126" data-attributes="member: 9628"><p>So what is the point? Even the vintage Shelby's were originally built by Ford. Ford assembled the 1965-1967 Mustangs and then they were sent to Shelby for GT350 and GT500 modifications and then sent to their original dealerships. In 1968 Ford took over the assy. of the GT350 and GT500 and they became Ford assy. line cars through 1970. They all began as Ford Mustangs (from Ford), just like these late model cars. If you research which cars bring better $$$ from the vintage world, the 1965-1967 "Shelby built" Shelby's or the 1968-1970 "Ford built" Shelby's, they ALL bring Great $$$. Some people in the hobby feel that the earlier cars (1965-1967) are more "pure Shelby" since actual Shelby technicians did the "Shelbyizing", but all of the vintage Shelby's are in demand. </p><p></p><p>If you take a 1965/66 Mustang GT at its original 271hp and compare it to the Shelby GT350 at its 306hp, yes there was a performance increase, but it was not huge.........30hp? So, the Shelby GT's also have a small bump in engine hp and then the crisper handling and unique look.</p><p></p><p>I guess the question is............Do you want a car that is plentiful, like one of thousands (many thousands), or do you want something that is "unique, special, rare, seldom seen" for a few more $$$? </p><p></p><p></p><p>I personally like "unique, special, rare and seldom seen" cars.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't own a Sheby GT, but I have watched the resale market and it appears that the original "additional cost" of a Shelby GT vs. a Mustang GT is still holding its value for the upgrades that were installed during its time in Las Vegas. </p><p></p><p></p><p>What about those Hertz/GT-H cars..........:thumbsup: </p><p></p><p>Another nice example, the Shelby GT that has been Shelby authorize upgraded to a Shelby GT/SC with either the earlier Paxton, later twin screw Super Charger upgrade, again very cool/unique cars and nothing that was even remotely available from the Ford assy. line for a Mustang GT.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>R</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Robert M, post: 11585126, member: 9628"] So what is the point? Even the vintage Shelby's were originally built by Ford. Ford assembled the 1965-1967 Mustangs and then they were sent to Shelby for GT350 and GT500 modifications and then sent to their original dealerships. In 1968 Ford took over the assy. of the GT350 and GT500 and they became Ford assy. line cars through 1970. They all began as Ford Mustangs (from Ford), just like these late model cars. If you research which cars bring better $$$ from the vintage world, the 1965-1967 "Shelby built" Shelby's or the 1968-1970 "Ford built" Shelby's, they ALL bring Great $$$. Some people in the hobby feel that the earlier cars (1965-1967) are more "pure Shelby" since actual Shelby technicians did the "Shelbyizing", but all of the vintage Shelby's are in demand. If you take a 1965/66 Mustang GT at its original 271hp and compare it to the Shelby GT350 at its 306hp, yes there was a performance increase, but it was not huge.........30hp? So, the Shelby GT's also have a small bump in engine hp and then the crisper handling and unique look. I guess the question is............Do you want a car that is plentiful, like one of thousands (many thousands), or do you want something that is "unique, special, rare, seldom seen" for a few more $$$? I personally like "unique, special, rare and seldom seen" cars. I don't own a Sheby GT, but I have watched the resale market and it appears that the original "additional cost" of a Shelby GT vs. a Mustang GT is still holding its value for the upgrades that were installed during its time in Las Vegas. What about those Hertz/GT-H cars..........:thumbsup: Another nice example, the Shelby GT that has been Shelby authorize upgraded to a Shelby GT/SC with either the earlier Paxton, later twin screw Super Charger upgrade, again very cool/unique cars and nothing that was even remotely available from the Ford assy. line for a Mustang GT. R [/QUOTE]
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