Greetings all, from North Alabama. Well, as I have been casually watching the market over the last several years looking to buy what I THOUGHT would be a 88-93 GT or LX V-8 convertible (manual transmission, of course), I have become 'stricken' by the 07-11 Shelby GT500 convertible bug (especially the 11). I trust that I have joined the forum that is going to help me overcome and DEFEAT this ailment. Right? Right?!? My history is that I have owned two 88 Mustang GTs (the first one got totaled by a drunk driver within two months. No, I wasn't the drunk driver). Immediately after recovering from a broken leg and hip from that accident, I went and picked up the second GT (absolutely identical to the first GT). Ever since selling it in 1996 due to moving and getting married, I have missed it. Since then, I have owned a 2004 Corvette Commerative Convertible. I sold it because I hardly ever drove it, got divorced, plus I had two motorcycles that were taking most of my leisure driving time. So why am I looking at the Shelby, given that I still have the two motorcycles? Because, I have been STRICKEN! The more I look, the more I really like these cars. Yeah, that's it. I'm looking forward to learning about your rides and all about these cars. Well be chattin'!
Look at craigslist in your area and surrounds. Right now there is a fairly good deal on an 11 but it is in San Antonio, Texas. How far will you travel to get a GT500?
Thanks, Wylie. I would be willing to travel as far west as Denver, probably. BTW, I used to live in DFW. Bought my first two GTs @Lingard Ford in Hurst, TX. I saw an 11 on CL San Antonio, but didn't see a convertible. A convertible is requirement for me. Cheers!
I would consider 2008 - 2011. I actually have my eye on one in CL in Dallas. Beautiful Black w/Red Stripes. I need to find out more about the differences before I would be willing to pull the trigger on an older one. Seems like they keep making improvements that really help the handling of the car. That's a big part of why I have started spending more time on this forum - trying to determine what is the best overall buy Thanks again!
o.k There is a 09 Shelby GT500 vert, red with white stripe sitting here in shelbyville at a dealers lot..I have talked to the guy and he seems pretty cool..he is asking a tad to much for a Shelby with 15k miles on it..but if you are interested i can get the number and maybe a couple pics for you..Location is Shelbyville Tn, an hour out of Huntsville..Now if you are looking for a coupe Woody Anderson Ford in Huntsville as two of them,,one sterling greg with white stripes,2010 model.. and a 08 Red with black stripes..both cars have less then 5k miles and and priced pretty reasonable..Thanks..I know cause I have looked for 3 months before I found mine last week..good luck.. also Two Rivers Ford in MT Juliet just took a 2011 GT500 with svtpp package, Race Red with white stripes 925 miles on it..Call 1-800-654-6473 ask for Doug Reed tell him Dan sent you..
Good enough. Welcome to ShelbyForums! I'll keep an eye out and let you know if I see any convertibles.
