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Motoring Memories: Shelby Mustangs, 1965-1970
« on: February 17, 2012, 03:02:58 am »


The original idea behind the Carroll Shelby modified Shelby Mustangs was to enhance the performance image of the Mustang.

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Re: Motoring Memories: Shelby Mustangs, 1965-1970
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2012, 06:11:14 am »
I doubt there are many sports sedans costing over $30k today which won't do 0 - 100km/hr in under 7.2 seconds but back in the '70s that was fast.

A co-worker took a standard transmission model out for a test drive and decided to see what it would do from a stop light.  He said he accelerated up and over a bridge and was amazed as it was the fastest thing he had ever driven.

However at his moment of triumph, the air went out of his balloon a bit when the salesman who was in the passenger seat turned and said to him "You've got it in third gear you idiot!".

I guess it had quite a bit of torque as well.

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Re: Motoring Memories: Shelby Mustangs, 1965-1970
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2012, 08:00:32 am »
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Re: Motoring Memories: Shelby Mustangs, 1965-1970
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2012, 08:03:48 am »
The old Shelby gave us the legend, the new Shelby delivers the goods.
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Re: Motoring Memories: Shelby Mustangs, 1965-1970
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2012, 08:37:59 am »
One of my favourite classic cars.  Not sure which one I would want more, a 68 Shelby GT500 or a 69 Boss 429.
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Re: Motoring Memories: Shelby Mustangs, 1965-1970
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2012, 10:22:31 am »
While I fully respect the old Shelbys, the new one is going to be one hell of a performance bargain. Also, just going by barret-jackson prices, the new one will be infinetly more affordable than an original.....but there is something to be said about the sound of a 428ci at WOT!!!
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