Shelby Mustang GT500

[AndrewD]

Having placed an order 8-9 months ago whilst on holiday in Florida, my car has finally turned up at the dealership. Can’t wait to get it over to the U.K.!

[Saleen836]

How did you get round the 'no export' with the dealer?

[CaptainSensib1e]

Congrats, what a motor! Probably be the only one in the UK. I would love to see/hear it in the metal.

[Saleen836]

CaptainSensib1e said:

Congrats, what a motor! Probably be the only one in the UK. I would love to see/hear it in the metal.

Another (with track pack) is due shortly to it's new owner in Berkshire

[AndrewD]

Saleen836 said:

How did you get round the 'no export' with the dealer?

I’m registering it and taking delivery as I have a place locally. At which point there is nothing to stop me shipping to UK when I feel like it.

Mine isn’t track pack as I want rear seats.

[The Moose]

Anyone else need one, shoot me a message

[AndrewD]

Finally arrived home

[Gameface]

We're going to need better pictures than that!

[AndrewD]

Gameface said:

We're going to need better pictures than that!

Haha - will do, tomorrow!

[AndrewD]

Some more photos below. Makes a fantastic noise and is good to drive even in recent greasy conditions.

[TheJimi]

Why has this been moved from Reader's Cars?

(cracking thing, btw)

[Gameface]

Looks fantastic.

[AndrewD]

[Gameface]

Manual or Auto?

Does it feel nearly 800bhp?

[AndrewD]

Gameface said:

Manual or Auto?

Does it feel nearly 800bhp?

7 speed Tremec dual clutch. Which is a decent box from what I have experienced so far. Also with the magnetic dampers and the setup generally, it feels quite a sophisticated thing, which I can’t believe I am saying about a 760bhp Mustang.

So far I have not fully explored the outer reaches of the power, but it certainly does feel it has that much power. Even when going slowly, it reacts fast to the throttle and also the exhaust noise in track mode leaves you with no illusions

[Gameface]

Ah yes of course. I forgot that thats the gearbox for the GT500. Brain fade on my part.

Mustangs aren't really on my radar normally. Nor yours looking at your garage... But I'm totally on board with this. Wonderful thing!

Well done for trying something different.

[Coin-Slot]

Absolutely love that!

Silly question, if Friday’s numbers come in and I was to buy a GT500, could you get it converted to RHD?

[AndrewD]

Gameface said:

Ah yes of course. I forgot that thats the gearbox for the GT500. Brain fade on my part.

Mustangs aren't really on my radar normally. Nor yours looking at your garage... But I'm totally on board with this. Wonderful thing!

Well done for trying something different.

Thanks! My wife has an original 68 Mustang fastback, like the Bullitt one but in presidential blue. And we ordered the car on a bit of a whim when over in Florida on holiday last year...as holiday souvenirs go it is up there!

[AndrewD]

Coin-Slot said:

Absolutely love that!

Silly question, if Friday’s numbers come in and I was to buy a GT500, could you get it converted to RHD?

I think there is one car in Australia converted to RHD but I am sure it costs ££. Then again, a mere trifle if your numbers come up!

I am pretty used to LHD so it doesn’t bother me at all.

[unsprung]

Stunning.

Talk about sense of occasion. This one goes to 11.

All the more special, I reckon, when driven in the UK and during jaunts over the Continent.