GT California Special

GT California Special

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mylesmcd

Original Poster:

2,551 posts

226 months

Wednesday 17th April 2013
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Just took delivery of a spankers 2013, 5.0 Convertible Cali Special, to be picked up next week.

I had never driven a Mustang, let alone a 5.0, let alone a soft top....

I can honestly say I "get them' now......what a bloody engine!!!!


gt500nick

960 posts

145 months

Thursday 18th April 2013
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welcome to the dark side, we like it loud and proud.

Fartgalen

6,687 posts

214 months

Thursday 18th April 2013
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Pics please.

mylesmcd

Original Poster:

2,551 posts

226 months

Friday 19th April 2013
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It is very dark..isnt it.


I will work on pics tomorrow....

stormy22

793 posts

144 months

Monday 22nd April 2013
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mylesmcd said:
Just took delivery of a spankers 2013, 5.0 Convertible Cali Special, to be picked up next week.

I had never driven a Mustang, let alone a 5.0, let alone a soft top....

I can honestly say I "get them' now......what a bloody engine!!!!
Very jealous... but will be joining the Stangers next year.....
I must ask....How can you have just taken delivery when you are picking up next week?

gt500nick

960 posts

145 months

Monday 22nd April 2013
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has to go through its IVA test first and be registered before picking up, I believe.

stormy22

793 posts

144 months

Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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gt500nick said:
has to go through its IVA test first and be registered before picking up, I believe.
I understand...sorry I was being pedantic. Saying just taken delivery implies you have it with you already. Sorry....I'll get my coat.

gt500nick

960 posts

145 months

Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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stormy22 said:
I understand...sorry I was being pedantic. Saying just taken delivery implies you have it with you already. Sorry....I'll get my coat.
no need for coat collection, it is a bit like having to stare at your Christmas present under the tree for 2 weeks before you get to open it on Christmas morning. I would rather not be told it arrived and just get the call when its ready for me to take the keys and bring it home.

when I collected mine back in February I just stood and drooled over it for a good 15 minutes before actually putting the key in the ignition. the ride home was like the first attempt at taming a wild horse, you are both learning each others temperament, and it takes time to adjust to one another. most valuable piece of advice I can give is respect the car.

stormy22

793 posts

144 months

Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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gt500nick said:
stormy22 said:
I understand...sorry I was being pedantic. Saying just taken delivery implies you have it with you already. Sorry....I'll get my coat.
no need for coat collection, it is a bit like having to stare at your Christmas present under the tree for 2 weeks before you get to open it on Christmas morning. I would rather not be told it arrived and just get the call when its ready for me to take the keys and bring it home.

when I collected mine back in February I just stood and drooled over it for a good 15 minutes before actually putting the key in the ignition. the ride home was like the first attempt at taming a wild horse, you are both learning each others temperament, and it takes time to adjust to one another. most valuable piece of advice I can give is respect the car.
I have to wait another 11 months before I can get mine. I'm so excited now. I can't wait!!!!!!!

mylesmcd

Original Poster:

2,551 posts

226 months

Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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close!

I work for the dealer!

Got to run it to customs and back!!

Guy is in Iraq and it is his welcome home prezzie!!

will get photos today...promise!!

Fartgalen

6,687 posts

214 months

Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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mylesmcd said:
close!

I work for the dealer!

Got to run it to customs and back!!

Guy is in Iraq and it is his welcome home prezzie!!

will get photos today...promise!!
So if I've understood that correctly it's not your car ?

stormy22

793 posts

144 months

Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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Fartgalen said:
mylesmcd said:
close!

I work for the dealer!

Got to run it to customs and back!!

Guy is in Iraq and it is his welcome home prezzie!!

will get photos today...promise!!
So if I've understood that correctly it's not your car ?
Oh my god...so basically you just had a drive in one.
Riiiight....ok. LOL!!!!!!!!!!

mylesmcd

Original Poster:

2,551 posts

226 months

Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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Fartgalen said:
mylesmcd said:
close!

I work for the dealer!

Got to run it to customs and back!!

Guy is in Iraq and it is his welcome home prezzie!!

will get photos today...promise!!
So if I've understood that correctly it's not your car ?
Yeah, that is correct. It is to be picked up by the guy next week.

It is the first time I have ever driven one and I thought it would be of interest to you guys, thats all!