Update: According to Shelby they are the victims just like every other GT500 owner, it's Ford who won't sell the hood to the general public, and not them........
I don't get it, how are GT500 owners victims? Was there some agreement when you bought your GT500 that Ford would make available to you all parts from all other models for retrofitting?
Maybe you missed this:
"This is a Shelby product, This car is built with ford, we both agree or we don't do it, The hood will not be sold without the car" - Amy Boylan, the "boss" at Shelby Automobiles
Joint decision.