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American Idol — Ford Shelby GT 500
By Larry Hendrick | October 23, 2006
If you read any of the blogs I write on, you know of my fascination for the upcoming Shelby Cobra GT500, Ford is releasing for 2007. I just ran across this story on Business Week from June and was jazzed all over again. Matt Vela took possession of a pre-pre release, as he put it, and the rest is the story in the article.
The quote below is my favorite part of the article, but you’ll just have to read the rest for context. Stay tuned, I will include more information as it becomes available.
Generally, having my foot on the GT500’s gas pedal resulted in completely irrational giddiness and a constant sugar-high grin. I couldn’t stop thinking it was like having the launch codes to the nation’s nuclear arsenal or, even better yet, being Steve McQueen’s wheelman.
Speaking of racing, if you can get your hands on one of these, expect some friendly challenges on the highway. In a brief weekend, I was flashed by a Porsche 911 (see BusinessWeek.com, 2/3/06, “Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio”), a Bentley Flying Spur, and an older but admirably gutsy Camaro. Though these rivalries were by no means scientific or all-out, the GT500 prevailed every time with its crisp six-speed transmission and seemingly endless supply of oomph.
October 23rd, 2006 at 8:46 am
[...] Over the weekend, I found an article, from June on the Business Week website, describing the time a reporter spent with a review loaner car. It was, as you have already guessed, a 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT 500. Business Unusual has all the details at this BU link. [...]