ay1820
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I have not read through all 8 pages of this thread, so apologies if this has already been mentioned, but IMHO, it's not that I actively dislike the M1 (I don't dislike them at all), it is more a matter of not finding them significantly unique or special as compared to other factory stock Mustang GTs.
Before getting too angry at my comment, let me explain what I mean. While there are significant and valuable mechanical differences between a GT and a M1, most of those differences will only be truly meaningful at the extremes (like you would experience on the track). While most of us (myself included) can appreciate the value of those differences, we also know that they won't make that much difference in your ability to enjoy the car on daily basis (other than by "knowing" that you have a M1).
So while an M1 is a great car, it is still "just" a factory option package and as a result it kind of gets lumped together with other factory stock GTs that anyone could buy. In other words, I have nothing "against" the M1 (and I certainly do not think they are a "rich person's" car), I just don't think they are in a class that is significantly unique and distinct from other high end factory stock Mustangs. You can say the same about GT350s/GT500s and you would be largely right, but for many, they still manage carry that Shelby mystique as a halo. Also, I do suspect that in time, well preserved examples may emerge as being especially and uniquely desirable, but it is too soon for that.
Note that personally, I tend to be more drawn to cars that have been tastefully and skillfully modified/personalized. So while I think M1s are a great example of a great factory car, I probably would not spend any more time checking one out at a local event than I would any other stock late model Mustang.
Before getting too angry at my comment, let me explain what I mean. While there are significant and valuable mechanical differences between a GT and a M1, most of those differences will only be truly meaningful at the extremes (like you would experience on the track). While most of us (myself included) can appreciate the value of those differences, we also know that they won't make that much difference in your ability to enjoy the car on daily basis (other than by "knowing" that you have a M1).
So while an M1 is a great car, it is still "just" a factory option package and as a result it kind of gets lumped together with other factory stock GTs that anyone could buy. In other words, I have nothing "against" the M1 (and I certainly do not think they are a "rich person's" car), I just don't think they are in a class that is significantly unique and distinct from other high end factory stock Mustangs. You can say the same about GT350s/GT500s and you would be largely right, but for many, they still manage carry that Shelby mystique as a halo. Also, I do suspect that in time, well preserved examples may emerge as being especially and uniquely desirable, but it is too soon for that.
Note that personally, I tend to be more drawn to cars that have been tastefully and skillfully modified/personalized. So while I think M1s are a great example of a great factory car, I probably would not spend any more time checking one out at a local event than I would any other stock late model Mustang.
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