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One of the big draws since the NAIAS opened to the public is the Shelby GT500. Mustang fans from all over the country have not been able to keep away. “That is a sharp car!” Sue Galeas of South Lyon, MI says. She and her husband John, muscle car fans, lined up to see Mustang’s latest at NAIAS this week.

Nearby, Jim Martin tells us he’s come all the way from Florida to inspect - and maybe put an order in for - the Shelby. “I love the rich history of the Shelby. It’s a beautiful car, great price. Where else can you get 500 horses at that price?”

Mike Tomsen adds that seeing the Shelby at the NAIAS is a real treat for enthusiasts like him: “This beautiful GT500 Mustang—you can’t even see it at the dealers. And yet Ford makes it available for people to see, get inside the car, get a feel for it. I hope they build enough of them to meet demand.”

“Anyone who likes Mustangs loves Mustangs” John Galeas adds. “A Mustang’s a Mustang, and that’s it for me!”

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64 COMMENTS ABOUT A Mustang’s a Mustang! Make a Comment

Max A Fonseca says (July 2, 2008 at 7:47 pm):

I Was Wondering If Any One Could Tell Me
How Many GT500 Are Being Produced.
I Have The Red With White 2008.
And I Love The Car.

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bill mehterian says (June 26, 2008 at 12:04 am):

I have a 1967 mustang and it is very rare had her for 26 years. My question is Ijust order a 2009 mustang gt 500 and you will not offer syncn and i am very upset i waited till the 2009 mustang 500 because ford said that it wood bevable in all your cars bill

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SALEEN GUY says (June 21, 2008 at 9:29 pm):

Dealers are marking up this car $30,000.00 !!!
$47k ( $30k) =$77k with dealer mark-up !!!

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larry a gray says (June 21, 2008 at 7:44 pm):

I just purchased a 2008 Mustang GT500 convertible
6-19-08. It is black, with red lemans stripe package.
paid $2000 over sticker. Find it interesting, as a lot
of earlier comments said no stripes on 08 ragtops.

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RP says (May 14, 2008 at 9:48 pm):

I purchased a 2008 Shelby GT500 on May 8, 2008. Black with Gray stripes. It is absolutely fantastic. It corners EXTREMELY well and WOW does it have power. Once you get rolling, which is interesting with the dual competition clutch, it just goes! The amazing thing about the GT500 is it is so comfortable to drive. Crusing at 60-70 mph is enjoyable, as this allows cars to pass and give you the thumbs up. Lots of us baby boomers love the original Shelby's and this car brings out the very best. You need to pay attention to your speed, as you get to the speed limit FAST! No ticket for getting to 70 mph really fast! I have about 160 miles on the car and it is great! Thanks Ford and Shelby for a wonderful vehicle.

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Anonymous says (May 7, 2008 at 8:15 pm):

my dad has a blue with white strips and its the nicest car i have ever seen

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Harvey says (April 14, 2008 at 1:51 pm):

I can only imagine how awesome this car is. I recently drove a "normal" mustang and totally loved it.. It seemed like it drove just like my buddy's 69 Fastback he had in high school only a touch better.........just like a muscle-car should drive---keep doing what you are doing on this thing

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jerry w. pittman says (March 11, 2008 at 12:06 pm):

I had a 67 mustang 289 that I bought in San Diego in 70 just before I went to viet Nam. It was my first car and it was like my first love, I will never forget her. I was hit a couple of times in nam and lost my mustang to an ex-wife and have never been able to afford another one. But in my dreams, I still ride down to La Jolla and feel the freedom and the smell the air and the pain goes away for awhile. Maybe someday I will have the dream car again the Shelby GT500 and all will be right with the world, in my mind anyway. Thank you Mr. Shelby for the car that men still dream about and some can even drive home. God bless.

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Roger says (March 5, 2008 at 3:18 pm):

I LOVE MY FORD

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WILLIE says (January 22, 2008 at 10:36 am):

would love one.

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MustangDreamer says (December 12, 2007 at 5:10 pm):

Wasnt the new mustang designed by a Japanese man? It doesnt make the mustang "Japanese" now does it? The Italian design could help the front end of the mustang alot its the only part I dont like. I would have to do a front end GT500 conversion or something becuase the stock front is ugly!

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William Edwards says (October 3, 2007 at 7:41 pm):

are they ever gonna bring the Taures SHO back, or even the Contour SVT. I think Ford should Produce an all wheel drive four door turbo or supercharged car that can compete with dodge and mitsubishi

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calvin ainsworth says (October 2, 2007 at 2:03 pm):

I am deeply disappointed with how Ford and the dealerships operate separately. Ford needs to have some control over the dealerships in regards to dealer markups. I have wanted a Shelby GT500 since they were first introduced - yet with $15,000 to $20,000 markups, it is out of the question. It is truly sad because I DO hold Ford responsible for dealerships greediness and will not buy another Ford because of it.

Thank you.

ROBERT VARANO says (January 14, 2008 at 8:32 pm):

I AGREE WITH THESE PEOPLE 100%. I HAVE A 1985 MUSTANG GT FOR 23 YEARS AND AS SOON AS SAW THE THE GT 500 I FELL IN LOVE WITH IT. BUT WHEN I WENT TO GO PURCHASE ONE, THE DEALER WAS ADDING $25,000 TO THE MSRP. LETS NOT FORGET ITS STILL A MUSTANG. FOR 75,000, I CAN GET INTO A CORVETTE FOR $15,000 LESS. SO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, PLEASE STAND IN AND PROTECT US DIE HARD FORD AND MUSTANG LOVERS FROM THESE DEALERS WHO ARE BENEFITING FROM THE DEMAND THAT YOU CREATED BY ONLY MAKING 1000 OF THESE CARS.

Will says (November 30, 2007 at 12:10 pm):

I am in total agreement with you. Here in Tucson, the "Market Adjusted" price of the GT500 is $25,000!
That brought the sticker price to $73,000! Oh well, I can buy a Porche for that, or save $20,000 and buy a Vet.

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gerald van de weg says (August 6, 2007 at 10:49 pm):

Why is a mustang available in right hand drive.
The yobs in OZ do not like work so the price is more than double.
Serious fans would love one but wish to order direct and avoid the corrupt OZ .NZ and RSA yobs.
Mustang is a peoples car so why should Ford USA want to stop sales of thousands [at the expence of Ford shareholders] if they made right hand drive at the price of a lefty.

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Tony says (June 30, 2007 at 12:49 am):

Iv'e had the pleasure of working at the Flat Rock assembly plant for a week and to see the GT500 being built and coming off the assembly line was an experience I will never forget. At the Flat Rock plant there is this long tunnel and the floor is painted green, I called it "The Green Mile" this tunnel was used to drive the Mustangs in and out of the plant; I enjoyed seeing the GT500s when they would enter the green mile, they looked like Mustang GTs on steroids.

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Tony Johnson says (June 15, 2007 at 9:37 am):

I took my 2007 mustang GT automatic (bone stock) to the local dragstrip, the weather was perfect (70 degrees, 35% humidity). I had 28 psi in the rear tires and stalled it up to 1,500 rpm's on the starting line and it ran a 13.88@98.92 1/4 mile. Everyday driving I get 22mpg, now that's awesome. Running in the 13's and still average 22mpg.

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Anonymous says (May 27, 2007 at 11:57 pm):

mustangs r the best....better than evrything!!!

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Ashwin says (May 1, 2007 at 8:25 am):

Wow...what a car....It's a real deal...
it's my dream to own a Ford Shelby GT 500KR.....

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