I was thinking about trying to get one of those as an '08 and get rid of my '06 GT. I wanted the Shelby originally and I know the day Shelby dies, the Shelby will increase in value. However, the problem is I have to drive my car should I get it. That hurts the value of the Shelby. But this might be the only chance I have to own a Shelby or a Roush and I'm just like what should I do. Keep my GT and pump 10k into it, buy one of the Roush's or the Shelby, or just sit. Thoughts?
I believe Shelby Autos will continue once Shelby dies. And I believe Shelby autos will continue to be produced. The odds are Shelby doesn't even see, let alone touch, any of the autos that bear his name. Will the value increase when he dies, whenever that may be? I don't think they are worth what dealers are asking for them now. It's likely the value will go up somewhat when he dies. But I wouldn't buy a vehicle based on that alone. Buy what you like the most and can afford and don't worry about the rest. And enjoy what you drive, don't pamper it because it MIGHT be valuable. In the end, a car is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it. I am not willing to pay for a Shelby what dealers are asking now. And judging from what I have seen on this web site and Ebay, I am not alone. Even my Ford dealer said he would not be getting another Shelby GT (not the GT 500) because the interest was not there for the prices being asked.
I'd put the money into your current car. I had an up close look at a Roush 427 a few months ago at a Mustang Club meeting. It is a sweet car for sure! The guy had just bought it a few days before and was even leary about driving it to the meeting!!!!! I say, if you buy a car...DRIVE IT!!!!! To me, the upper model Roush and Shelby cars are for those who have the extra money and don't rely on them for DD purposes. In the end it is up to you and you alone as to what you want and can afford. For me, starting out lower on the scale and building it up a little at a time to the way I want it is a lot of fun.
One of the worst investments a person can make is buying a new car. Then why do we do it? Most of us do it because we are investing in our way to enjoy life, not earn money from it. Although it would be nice. If you want to invest in a car you have to go with something that is super rare. Not a car you can buy off the lot. Shelby GT's and GT500 are not going to be rare vehicles by any means. I'd drive and spend money on your current ride. With the exception of the GT500, they are all the same platform. You probably wouldn't get your asking price if you do sell.
Who cares about a Shelby when it's slower than the Roush and that in turn is slower than a good blown GT with suitable suspension mods? The Roush, even with its lower output took 2 seconds out of the Shelby round the Top gear track which puts it in a higher league IMO based on Mr Shelbys own criteria of performance and handling. I'm all for Mr Shelby in a historical context but now the car with his name on is pretty but fat and bloated so he is still only relevant, in a true performance context, historically. As for paying more for one if he croaks, surely no-one would pay more for one than they're already charging. Obviously, some people missed the joke.
