Is that a Shelby???

[16P51-GT]

So, I don't know if it's just me but I'm often asked by non-Mustang owners if my car is a Shelby. With my 2012, I could kind of understand why it was happening because of the stripes. I intentionally put "MUSTANG GT" rocker stripes on the car when I first got it so I wouldn't get that question. But, it didn't help.

My 2016 looks nothing like a Shelby but I've already gotten asked by someone if it was a Shelby. So, I'm just wondering if other people get asked this question a lot because I'm considering doing a video on my YouTube channel specifically for non-Mustang owners to learn how to spot the difference. Being asked this question has turned in to an inside joke between me and my brother. Sometimes at car shows we just ask people if their car is a Shelby, whether it's a Mustang or not. We're just immature like that, haha!

Anyways, let me know if any of you have ever been asked this. Thanks!

My old 2012

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[1320']

Because to the general, non-car public...

Fast Mustang=Shelby

Why do you think almost all Challenger V6 owners, at some point, are asked "Does that have a Hemi?" or "Is that a Hellcat?"

 

[jasonstang]

People think modified mustangs are shelbys.

 

[xfyre101]

damn! i like everything you've done to your '16..gorgeous!

what rim/wheels setup is that?

 

[16P51-GT]

damn! i like everything you've done to your '16..gorgeous!

what rim/wheels setup is that?

Thanks! They are 20x10 CDC Outlaw's with Nitto's. I have a video where I go over all the mods I've done if you want to check it out. 30 mods in one video.

 

[16P51-GT]

Because to the general, non-car public...

Fast Mustang=Shelby

Why do you think almost all Challenger V6 owners, at some point, are asked "Does that have a Hemi?" or "Is that a Hellcat?"

Good point!

 

[Earlsays]

At the end of 2004, I purchased a leftover brand new 2004 Mustang V6 Pony Pkg (GT hood scoop, etc.) The car was comp orange, black interior, mach 460, five speed, pretty much loaded for a V6, but no leather...neat car, that said, can't say I miss it, or would ever want another.

Anyway, this was right around the time the 2005 Mustang was first introduced to the public.

There was a woman, who, twice, asked me, while the car still had new car dealer plates on it, how long it took me to restore my old mustang, pointing to the above mentioned new car....I never understood...also, a couple people asked if it was the "new" 05 Mustang...

 

[GTP]

So, I don't know if it's just me but I'm often asked by non-Mustang owners if my car is a Shelby.

Anyways, let me know if any of you have ever been asked this. Thanks!

Actually, this is my long-term plan. Shelby stripes are on, M350 wheels are next. Fingers crossed!

 

[16P51-GT]

At the end of 2004, I purchased a leftover brand new 2004 Mustang V6 Pony Pkg (GT hood scoop, etc.) The car was comp orange, black interior, mach 460, five speed, pretty much loaded for a V6, but no leather...neat car, that said, can't say I miss it, or would ever want another.

Anyway, this was right around the time the 2005 Mustang was first introduced to the public.

There was a woman, who, twice, asked me, while the car still had new car dealer plates on it, how long it took me to restore my old mustang, pointing to the above mentioned new car....I never understood...also, a couple people asked if it was the "new" 05 Mustang...

LOL! Some of the questions people ask are funny. I understand the lack of knowledge and always answer their questions politely. I just find it humorous.

 

[16P51-GT]

Actually, this is my long-term plan. Shelby stripes are on, M350 wheels are next. Fingers crossed!

I'm sure you'll get the question alot. I considered getting a custom stripe made that read "NOT A SHELBY". Haha! jk

 

[ElAviator72]

Yep, had that happen with my '15 Ecoboost PP. Mostly kid boys...their video games have ingrained into their young, impressionable minds that S550 'Stang=Shelby GT350 You'd be surprised how many (racing genre) video games feature the new Shelby GT350/GT350R...

 

[aschaefer]

No matter what Mustang you drive, people are going to ask you that.

 

[DIBS550]

You've done a really nice job on that. I can see where people would ask that considering the amount of attention my stock 2016 EB Premium gets. I really knew pretty much nothing about Mustangs until I bought this one after going to Ford's website to look at F-150's.

I know what you have now, especially after watching your video, but a couple months ago you would have had to explain everything to me. I wouldn't have known if it was a completely custom build, or something that you can drive off the lot.

 

[Falconetti]

 

[16P51-GT]

You've done a really nice job on that. I can see where people would ask that considering the amount of attention my stock 2016 EB Premium gets. I really knew pretty much nothing about Mustangs until I bought this one after going to Ford's website to look at F-150's.

I know what you have now, especially after watching your video, but a couple months ago you would have had to explain everything to me. I wouldn't have known if it was a completely custom build, or something that you can drive off the lot.

Thanks!

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