Future Ford GT Super Car
- Thread starter AtomicGT
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My inside info at Shelby indicated that at the present time, the GR-1 is not on the list of production models in foreseeable future. :thumbsdow
LA Auto Show was boring this year. Only thing Ford had was a GT500KR, and just one of them and lots of SUVs and Vans. Dodge had two 08 vipers, Chevy had a couple of vettes. Usual sprinkling of Ferrari, Lamb, Audi, but nothing that grabs one attention from Ford like the debut of the 05 GT or the GR-1.
I believe we are in that down turn like a retro 70s car mentality when oil prices depressed companies ability to produce cars that the public really wanted.
LA Auto Show was boring this year. Only thing Ford had was a GT500KR, and just one of them and lots of SUVs and Vans. Dodge had two 08 vipers, Chevy had a couple of vettes. Usual sprinkling of Ferrari, Lamb, Audi, but nothing that grabs one attention from Ford like the debut of the 05 GT or the GR-1.
I believe we are in that down turn like a retro 70s car mentality when oil prices depressed companies ability to produce cars that the public really wanted.
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Joehand1
Tungsten GT Owner
I agree with Atomic....
The GR1 and the Cobra 2 seater could save Ford as they would instill excitement back into the public about the company. Styling cues of both could go through the entire line of vehicles, especially the next Mustang GT.
The GR1 and the Cobra 2 seater could save Ford as they would instill excitement back into the public about the company. Styling cues of both could go through the entire line of vehicles, especially the next Mustang GT.
Shelby wouldn't even know that. Stuff like the KR is conceived and then pitched to Carroll. The GT500 was originally going to have an, er, slightly different name. The KR is different because they are putting their hands on it. Obviously were it coming to fruition, Carroll would get notice because he rightly gets paid for his input and his name, but SAI wouldn't be involved in building a car like the GR-1.
Joehand, the next Mustang GT has long been done. I've seen it already. I'm not as excited about the looks as I am about what's finally going to be under the hood :banana
JimF
GT Owner
Money
I have read the posts. I, for another one, am in and am willing to send a check with the letter.
It seems to me that Ford can not cash the checks. They must return them till they get a complete set of specs and price but a WHOLE, WHOLE bunch of guys sending a bunch of checks to try and get a car going will create a stir and that is what we want.
We need hundreds of checks to really make an impression. I can send several from different sources to up the count. We have nothing to lose, guys. It is Ford.
We need a way to actually make this happen. Who's in charge?
Jim "Big Dog" Foxx
I have read the posts. I, for another one, am in and am willing to send a check with the letter.
It seems to me that Ford can not cash the checks. They must return them till they get a complete set of specs and price but a WHOLE, WHOLE bunch of guys sending a bunch of checks to try and get a car going will create a stir and that is what we want.
We need hundreds of checks to really make an impression. I can send several from different sources to up the count. We have nothing to lose, guys. It is Ford.
We need a way to actually make this happen. Who's in charge?
Jim "Big Dog" Foxx
fjpikul
GT Owner
OK, so it sounds like we're mostly in agreement. I'll volunteer to take the checks and get things rolling. Please send checks for a minimum $5000 to Frank Pikul Ford. If things don't work out in several years, I'll return the checks after my extended trip to South America.
JimF has my vote, no SA government financing! I think we may have something going here. I am sure we don't represent a major incentive to Ford at this point in time, but to let them know that their continued presence in American Racing Car production has a deep following and one that should be recognized as the ones who support Ford in almost everything they do. The GR-1 should not die! I am in. :cheers
Perhaps a letter writing campaign to the individuals or group responsible for these decisions could be a first step ? Perhaps they don't know of the intense passion we have for Ford Products ???
Perhaps a letter writing campaign to the individuals or group responsible for these decisions could be a first step ? Perhaps they don't know of the intense passion we have for Ford Products ???
Joehand1
Tungsten GT Owner
Just curious DBK, what is wrong with the styling of the next new Mustang GT?
Since it is the best selling car Ford has, the next one better be pretty good for the company to survive....
Since it is the best selling car Ford has, the next one better be pretty good for the company to survive....
t32b
Verde
timcantwell
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PeakCompletions
Boost is an addiction...
There's nothing wrong with it, it's just not wildly different. Look up the Guigaro Mustang Concept. There's a couple cues from that car in there. I didn't really analyze it, but it wasn't anything that made me go whoa! The engine spec for the base V8 do.
Mustang is a piece of the pie, but it's irrelevant in the context of a 900,000+ unit per year F series pickup. Mustang will always do well, and this one will too. It's a great package.
Nah, I wouldn't say either of those. It's evolutionary of the current design in a slightly more aggressive/modern design.
I think the changes are for MY10, but it might be MY09.
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
BlackICE
GT Owner
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
'Don't really care for the tail lights, but, the rest of it looks great to me. If Ford produces a car pretty much like this Guig. concept, they'll sell all they can make.
('Coarse, there won't be scissor doors on the '09.)
('Coarse, there won't be scissor doors on the '09.)
I'd say it's more like "elements" of this car. I do like the Guigaigaarrioo concept though, minus the cowhide.