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Originally Posted by OrigTXCobra
Wow...really surprising to see all the Shelby haters here. IMHO, the man is the reason the mustang was transformed from a "secretary's car" to a race car back in the day and the reason the mustang returned to dominance in 07. Sure SVT did their part to make the mustang better too...lots of folks contributed to the evolution of this great car. But I do think Shelby started it all as far as performance goes and they continue to crank out fine machines today. I understand if you think the KR is overpriced (I did too at the $82K MSRP) or if you think they charge too much for parts...but to want to strip the name off the car or call it "necessary evil" when it seems the name is why it is here...well I guess I don't get that. I am clearly in the minority here so flame suit on!
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I don't really think there are Shelby haters here. I just think they (the younger enthusiasts) don't fully understand all he did for racing and Ford back in the day. He is a legend and an automotive icon. He gave Mustang the performance image they so desperatly needed in the 60s. Some people say he's too greedy, charges too much for his products etc... I call him a helluva business man.
I guess I'm also in the minority here too because I'm glad his name is on my SVT Cobra.
