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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 07:13 PM
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Shelby returning to Ford

Guess the rumors are now officially true:

http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/...6_20030816.htm
Old Aug 17, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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Than I can say, I told you guys so. Look back in threads from JAN, I gave you guys this info.
Old Aug 17, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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They can have him.

After seeing what an unmitigated DISASTER the Series 1 was firsthand, no sweat off of my brow.
Old Aug 18, 2003 | 05:38 PM
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They can have him.

After seeing what an unmitigated DISASTER the Series 1 was firsthand, no sweat off of my brow.
Eh,Thats because it wasnt power'd by a Ford Pacer

I for one am GLAD to have all the historic Ford tuner icons here running around Dearborn......................
Old Aug 18, 2003 | 05:57 PM
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Originally posted by PacerX
They can have him.

After seeing what an unmitigated DISASTER the Series 1 was firsthand, no sweat off of my brow.
I liked the Series 1, it was a little expensive though
Old Aug 18, 2003 | 08:44 PM
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Eh,Thats because it wasnt power'd by a Ford Pacer
The problems had nothing to do with the GM motor or the Corvette switchgear and sundry items.

The core of the problem was that Shelby didn't and doesn't know jack **** about building a modern automobile.

When it was a couple of hacks with hammers in a garage, he and the company were in their element.

But when the customers start requiring good parts, with good fit and good finish, and real reliability he's out of his league.

I'm not kidding when I tell you that a bottom-line Cavalier like mine blows the Series 1 right out of the water in the quality department. It's not even close.
Old Aug 18, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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Originally posted by Z28x
I liked the Series 1, it was a little expensive though
Cost depended on what week you put down your deposit... because Shelby/Venture would jack it up $20,000 or so every few weeks.

Getting the deposit back seemed to be an issue if you didn't want the car after the price hike of the hour...
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