Author Topic: New Ford Shelby Gr1 (Read 770 times)

Gixer · « **Reply #15 on:** May 05, 2005, 05:31:12 AM »

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Originally posted by Heater
one word.....

UGLY

Maybe but it's one of the most nimble and fastest helicopters ever made and alot more fun then any car/bike.. And a pure joy to fly. Plus the RAF were flicking them off near new condition for only 100k stirling.

Bargin imho.

~~...-Gixer~~

Skuzzy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 05, 2005, 07:19:53 AM »

The rear end of the car looks to be inspired by the original GT40, while the front is definately Aston Martin inspired.

The tires on it suggest it might be a little speed demon.

Curval · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2005, 07:29:19 AM »

Why did they call it a "Shelby"? Gay name for a cool looking car.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #18 on:** May 05, 2005, 07:59:39 AM »

Paying homage to the original GT-40's which Shelby did have a hand in and if the size looks right the name could hint at Shelby-like performance.

Not sure why you would say it is a gay name. Carroll Shelby's name is one of the most respected names in the automotive industry.

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #19 on:** May 05, 2005, 08:08:18 AM »

Nice looking ride.

Glad I wont be the one feeding it.

How many gallons to the mile you think it gets? LOL

lazs2 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 05, 2005, 08:11:13 AM »

skyprancer... what is all this traffic you talk about? is england really that bad?

lazs

indy007 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 05, 2005, 08:19:52 AM »

Was roped off, didn't get to see the interior, but it looks fast.

Nilsen · « **Reply #22 on:** May 05, 2005, 08:34:13 AM »

I always thought that Carroll was a girls name until i saw it typed. First time i heard the name was in "gone in 60 seconds" or something. Second time was on a Dicovery show awhile ago about designing a Shelby prototype, but that was a convertible and didnt look anything like the one in these photos.

Curval · « **Reply #23 on:** May 05, 2005, 09:13:24 AM »

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Originally posted by Skuzzy
Not sure why you would say it is a gay name. Carroll Shelby's name is one of the most respected names in the automotive industry.

Reminds me of "Sheldon" ala "When Harry Met Sally".

"Do me Sheldon, Drive me Sheldon"

Seeing that the guy who came up with the car has Carroll as his first name makes me want to say "I rest my case."

Skydancer · « **Reply #24 on:** May 05, 2005, 09:23:58 AM »

Lazs dunno about England in its entirity but Birmingham City Centre most City centres are traffic full , oh and the M6 and M25.

Plus I noticed on my traffic dodging ride to work this morning another one of Mr GATSO's speed cameras has appeared.

I prefer my suicidal dangerous antisocial bike thanks Lazs. It gets me there quicker costs me less and goes virtualy as quick ( but not past those bloody cameras )

Swoop · « **Reply #25 on:** May 05, 2005, 09:25:11 AM »

*psst curv*

Shelby Cobra 427. Woof!

What you just said is akin to someone telling Bob Shaw he looks like a pixie.

rpm · « **Reply #26 on:** May 05, 2005, 09:31:30 AM »

Carroll Shelby was a great driver in the 50- 60's until a heart conditon forced him to quit. He decided to switch to building cars.

Nilsen · « **Reply #27 on:** May 05, 2005, 09:33:04 AM »

Is it a Cobra rpm?

rpm · « **Reply #28 on:** May 05, 2005, 09:44:22 AM »

Yeah. Had to pull the other pic.

Nilsen · « **Reply #29 on:** May 05, 2005, 09:47:00 AM »

This is the Cobra i saw on the Discovery show.