So who has ordered the new S550 Mustang?

[DSLiverpool]

goldengooner said:

How come it's going to take so long?
Have been told mine will train to Canada then boat to Germany then the UK
3 to 4 weeks on the water, been told, it is a LHD and once in Canada my dealer's people put it on the boat, maybe they use faster boats?

Yours is (I guess) one or a few cars being sent to Europe where mine is the normal bulk Ford shipment. Its all down to cost.

[Centurion07]

goldengooner said:

How come it's going to take so long?
Have been told mine will train to Canada then boat to Germany then the UK
3 to 4 weeks on the water, been told, it is a LHD and once in Canada my dealer's people put it on the boat, maybe they use faster boats?

As DS said, it will be part of a large Ford shipment that goes to Zeebruge for unloading/undersealing/reloading/sail to Southampton/transported to dealer. Yours can go on any old boat they can get it on & go straight to the dealer when it arrives in the UK.

[willisit]

unpc said:

It's finally here. Buying wasn't the most painless experience I ever had but it's worth the wait.

Another Ruby that makes me think I should swap from Race... damn you! (lovely car, by the way)

[bennno]

I saw a Ruby with black wheels and black roof and it looked stunning......

[david_b]

bennno said:

I saw a Ruby with black wheels and black roof and it looked stunning......

Glad to hear it, mine in that spec (minus the black roof) is waiting for me - finally - in Zeebrugge

[unpc]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

Another Ruby fan here, but my Mrs. would just not entertain it.

A wife's veto is strong, very strong

My Mrs wanted black (ooh err) but I had to put my foot down. Glad I did. The Ruby looks stunning under street lights and in bright sunshine (not that we've had much).

[david_b]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

Another Ruby fan here, but my Mrs. would just not entertain it.

A wife's veto is strong, very strong

Mine chose the Ruby And suggested that we should get the V8 rather than the EB after a tiny bit of man-maths

[slowhand99]

DSLiverpool said:

Update from Karen
It has been booked onto the TIJUCA which is due to sail on the 14th March. - hopefully I will see it late May ?

You should be late April more like. Couple of weeks across the Atlantic depending on stops then 1 week Zebrugge to Southampton is the current turnaround.

[ozzuk]

slowhand99 said:

You should be late April more like. Couple of weeks across the Atlantic depending on stops then 1 week Zebrugge to Southampton is the current turnaround.

Wow, mine lands in Zebrugge in 3 days time, best get my finger out and finish her new home!

Actually that is an interesting thought, should this car be a 'he' or a 'she'.

[ozzuk]

To the guys who've already had their cars - did Ford add extra heat shielding/tape for the wiring loom issue? I asked my dealer if they were prepared to do that on mine so there wouldn't be any further delays and he hadn't heard of it?

[Stig]

ozzuk said:

To the guys who've already had their cars - did Ford add extra heat shielding/tape for the wiring loom issue? I asked my dealer if they were prepared to do that on mine so there wouldn't be any further delays and he hadn't heard of it?

If it was built this side of Christmas, the mod will already have been done at the factory.

[Centurion07]

ozzuk said:

To the guys who've already had their cars - did Ford add extra heat shielding/tape for the wiring loom issue? I asked my dealer if they were prepared to do that on mine so there wouldn't be any further delays and he hadn't heard of it?

Oh dear...

[Noel1983]

14 long months after ordering I have just one more sleep to go!!

Collecting my race red fastback 5.0 gt tomorrow from
Vospers exeter.

I've also had front parking sensors fitted (local highly recommended independent chap that does work for Mercedes and others) and had dash cams wired in front and rear so she's ready to go!

I've got the checklist from mustang6g and used it to inspect last weekend and will be checking again tomorrow!

Thanks to all those on here for the 'community' and shared sanity for the last year or so!

Cheers
Noel

Ps obviously I'll post some pics!

[bridgdav]

[5ohmustang]

Cool gif, the foxbodys look the coolest.

[Centurion07]

The 80s were not kind to the Mustang.

[Noel1983]

Noel1983 said:

14 long months after ordering I have just one more sleep to go!!

Collecting my race red fastback 5.0 gt tomorrow from
Vospers exeter.

I've also had front parking sensors fitted (local highly recommended independent chap that does work for Mercedes and others) and had dash cams wired in front and rear so she's ready to go!

I've got the checklist from mustang6g and used it to inspect last weekend and will be checking again tomorrow!

Thanks to all those on here for the 'community' and shared sanity for the last year or so!

Cheers
Noel

Ps obviously I'll post some pics!

ok so today is NOT the day. Arrived, did all the paperwork, went to inspect her (last week was basic inspection but she was dirty post transport). Lots of marks on the boot lid, marks on the edge of the roof and a scuff mark to the aluminium/chrome trim around the drivers side.

Marks on the paintwork look like swirl marks but in the solid race red they were pretty evident, a quick hand polish from my sales chap was no joy so they've kept her for the bodyshop manager to inspect on Monday and current suggestion is a machine polish and them having to order a new part in for the chrome trim.

Felt sh*t having to walk away without her but after this long I've waiting want it to be right!

Anyone else with a race red got any thoughts/experience on if they had any marks on theirs at collection? These are pretty fine marks you have to look closely but marks they are!

[DSLiverpool]

Mail on Sunday review this weekend, Chris Evans loved it! not on line yet but article says the GT350and R is being discussed for RHD production.

[ozzuk]

Stig said:

If it was built this side of Christmas, the mod will already have been done at the factory.

Thank you Stig, that's a relief.

Just talked to Ford, cars are being unloaded today in Zeebrugge, I should have mine early April!

Edited by ozzuk on Monday 14th March 14:48

[crostonian]

I got an email last week saying my car was being built on the 21st of March and is expected at the dealer on the 18th June, I placed my order back in August.