Dream Realised - Shelby GT500
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After owning various Mustangs over the last 20 years, it has been a dream to one day own a Shelby GT500. Unfortunately a 60s one is out of my budget, so I decided on a 2011 or 2012 model. The iron block 5.4 supercharged engine was replaced in 2011 for a aluminium block, aswell as being lighter it produced more power, which 550bhp.
I started looking to import one in Febuary and finally found one in May located at a Dodge dealer In Virginia. After some emails and calls, I took the plunge and left a deposit and after transferring the money it was collected and shipped from New York at the end of June. I collected it from the docks last week and have now had the IVA test and MOT completed so I am just waiting for the paperwork to be completed so I can register it.
It's a 2011 in Sterling Grey with just one previous owner. It has the Performance Pack which gives you lower and stiffer suspension, different diff ratio, different spoiler, thinner cobra stripes and 20" rear wheels. Also optioned was the Electronics pack, which is touch screen sat nav, hard drive, and voice activated controls. It's one of only 89 Stering Grey with red stripes, so a rare beast!
Cant wait to finally get to drive it, sitting in the garage is driving me mad! Here's a few pics -
64565407_10220074828768977_2117670458932330496_n by Darren Richards, on Flickr
67250756_10220074829528996_6806976208664788992_o by Darren Richards, on Flickr
66844446_10220074830049009_8318056801316634624_o by Darren Richards, on Flickr
66932080_10220074830689025_8485278075926347776_o by Darren Richards, on Flickr
66769375_10220074831369042_4927703175126843392_o by Darren Richards, on Flickr
66728106_10220074832329066_7463492527140634624_o by Darren Richards, on Flickr
I started looking to import one in Febuary and finally found one in May located at a Dodge dealer In Virginia. After some emails and calls, I took the plunge and left a deposit and after transferring the money it was collected and shipped from New York at the end of June. I collected it from the docks last week and have now had the IVA test and MOT completed so I am just waiting for the paperwork to be completed so I can register it.
It's a 2011 in Sterling Grey with just one previous owner. It has the Performance Pack which gives you lower and stiffer suspension, different diff ratio, different spoiler, thinner cobra stripes and 20" rear wheels. Also optioned was the Electronics pack, which is touch screen sat nav, hard drive, and voice activated controls. It's one of only 89 Stering Grey with red stripes, so a rare beast!
Cant wait to finally get to drive it, sitting in the garage is driving me mad! Here's a few pics -
64565407_10220074828768977_2117670458932330496_n by Darren Richards, on Flickr67250756_10220074829528996_6806976208664788992_o by Darren Richards, on Flickr66844446_10220074830049009_8318056801316634624_o by Darren Richards, on Flickr66932080_10220074830689025_8485278075926347776_o by Darren Richards, on Flickr66769375_10220074831369042_4927703175126843392_o by Darren Richards, on Flickr66728106_10220074832329066_7463492527140634624_o by Darren Richards, on Flickr
Thanks guys. The wait to drive it is unbearable! I drove it to the MOT station which is only just over 1 mile in a built up area, so no oppurtunity to see what 550bhp feels like.
I've finally been able to send the paperwork off today to get it registered. Just hope the DVLA get on with it!
I've finally been able to send the paperwork off today to get it registered. Just hope the DVLA get on with it!
Just a quick update, the V5 finally arrived today so I was able to take her out for the first time. I only did around 6 miles so I will post a more thorough review when I've done a few more miles. My initial impressions are wow! I suspect my fuel economy for the first few weeks will be single figures!
Darren390 said:
Just a quick update, the V5 finally arrived today so I was able to take her out for the first time. I only did around 6 miles so I will post a more thorough review when I've done a few more miles. My initial impressions are wow! I suspect my fuel economy for the first few weeks will be single figures!
Congratulations- but SIX miles??I’d have taken the car out for the rest of the evening, not SIX miles.
Bit of an update as I have now been driving the Shelby for a good few weeks and I'm now getting used to its characteristics. The power and torque is what the car is about, its mightily impressive in a straight line. Its surprisingly capable in the twisties aswell. It has the optional Performance Pack fitted which lowers and stiffens the suspension along with a different diff ratio.
I took it for a blast around the Peak Distrct last week and was great fun, especially listening to the supercharger whine bouncing off the walls and trees! I've taken it to a few shows along with the 67, they certainly get a lot of attention when in convoy!
Here's a few pics from the last few weeks
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I took it for a blast around the Peak Distrct last week and was great fun, especially listening to the supercharger whine bouncing off the walls and trees! I've taken it to a few shows along with the 67, they certainly get a lot of attention when in convoy!
Here's a few pics from the last few weeks
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[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hnrFPV]
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hnrHvA]
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hntxgB]
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