R Models have begun to ship!

[pete613]

Speak for yourself! We drive all year down here! BRING MY R!

Yeah... we can't do that up here. Yet another reason to leave this state.

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[Madlock]

Between 2015 and 2016s, fewer than 100 have been built so far. Ford originally wasn't going to build Rs from November through February. But given how delayed they are already, the relatively moderate weather and small number of additional cars Ford was able to build, Ford made a few extra during November and none further have been made so far.

 

[Consola Performance]

Between 2015 and 2016s, fewer than 100 have been built so far. Ford originally wasn't going to build Rs from November through February. But given how delayed they are already, the relatively moderate weather and small number of additional cars Ford was able to build, Ford made a few extra during November and none further have been made so far.

I heard the info about no production 5 weeks ago and resently some individuals were questioning the truth about the info. My info came from a very reliable source, yours?

 

[PP0001]

Between 2015 and 2016s, fewer than 100 have been built so far. Ford originally wasn't going to build Rs from November through February. But given how delayed they are already, the relatively moderate weather and small number of additional cars Ford was able to build, Ford made a few extra during November and none further have been made so far.

I got a call from Ford yesterday regarding my R model VIN #319 and was advised that production of my car was being pushed out until March at the very earliest and possibly until April.

Originally this car had a scheduled production date of October 5th but got pushed out 8 times over the last 2 months with the most recent production date being set for January 18th.

Since I know this individual quite well and have a lot of respect for him I took everything in stride and even though I would liked to have had my R car sooner I will just have to be patient and appreciated the update in spite of the news.

Originally I was skeptical about the Sport Cup 2 tire issue with respect to shutting down production for all R models from November until February but after yesterdays conversation I am firmly convinced that the Michelin tires are an issue and that was confirmed during our conversation.

With production of #319 being pushed out for at least 6 months or more this certainly does change some of my plans and will have to be happy with driving my Boss cars for now.

The attached is an old picture as the White 2013 Pilot Production Boss (PP0004) is now with a good friend of mine and I replaced it this last summer with another Black Laguna Seca #076. The two 2012 Boss cars are PP0001 and PP0002 and were assembled way back in 2010.

Good luck to the rest of the R owners who's cars have not been assembled as of yet and if you hear any better news please pass it along.

:ford:

 

[Bossing]

^ Very very very nice set there Harry! :cheers:

Replete with indy garages too....

 

[PP0001]

^ Very very very nice set there Harry! :cheers:

Replete with indy garages too....

Thanks Al.

I am truly thankful and very appreciative for all that I have and in large part due to living in America!

It seems just like yesterday that I purchased my first automobile which was a '67 Mercury Cougar and that was way back in the '60's and I have been hooked on the Blue Oval brand ever since.

:ford:

 

[ohtobbad]

Thanks Al.

I am truly thankful and very appreciative for all that I have and in large part due to living in America!

I seems just like yesterday that I purchased my first automobile which was a '67 Mercury Cougar and that was way back in the '60's and I have been hooked on the Blue Oval brand ever since.

:ford:

Great looking cars, well deserved I am sure.
I met Harry in Sebring, super nice guy also.:cheers:

 

[shelby_r]

Great looking cars, well deserved I am sure.
I met Harry in Sebring, super nice guy also.:cheers:

Amen to that - Harry is a fantastic man!

 

[fuhrius]

bummer about the R...but, ya, you do have some nice rides to fall back on.
I'm a sucker for that PW '12 Boss...I have one too and am planning to sell it once my 350 comes...but it'll be really hard to let that car go.

 

[PP0001]

bummer about the R...but, ya, you do have some nice rides to fall back on.
I'm a sucker for that PW '12 Boss...I have one too and am planning to sell it once my 350 comes...but it'll be really hard to let that car go.

I agree as I never used to like White cars until I bought the '12 PW Boss and then wanted a '13 Boss in PW as well.

The contrast of the White and Black on these cars compliments each other.

Good luck on the sale of your PW '12 Boss!

 

[NWs550]

2015 GT350R

Got to look at a R model today. I must say it is stunning in person. Photos do not do it justice. Couple of things I noticed...

The Stripes had visible scratches on the hood. The rear spoiler had orange peel.

Biggest thing that made me wonder was the front rim's.. The inside was not painted. Was...odd. Not sure if that's supposed to be like that or if it's a QC issue.

This vehicle is #37. Apparently this was sold at MSRP to someone with friends at Ford.

Thoroughly enjoyed gawking at it and has me thinking about a 4Q 2016 upgrade... :headbonk:

Anyone with a 2015 R confirm the front rim thing?

 

[PP0001]

Got to look at a R model today. I must say it is stunning in person. Photos do not do it justice. Couple of things I noticed...

The Stripes had visible scratches on the hood. The rear spoiler had orange peel.

Biggest thing that made me wonder was the front rim's.. The inside was not painted. Was...odd. Not sure if that's supposed to be like that or if it's a QC issue.

This vehicle is #37. Apparently this was sold at MSRP to someone with friends at Ford.

Thoroughly enjoyed gawking at it and has me thinking about a 4Q 2016 upgrade... :headbonk:

Anyone with a 2015 R confirm the front rim thing?

What a beautiful Shelby and the very last 2015 GT350R model built and it is going to a terrific owner in my opinion.

This last 2015 Shelby Mustang GT350 #37 belongs to John A. and will very nicely compliment his '65 GT350 R model #5R002.

1965 Shelby GT350 VIN - SFM5R002 was the first competition Mustang built by Carroll Shelby and his team back in 1965 and was driven by people such as Ken Miles, Jerry Titus, Peter Brock, Chuck Cantwell and Bob Bondurant so what an appropriate place for #37 to be heading to.

Based on my understanding 5R002 had the most wins of any '65 R model in history with 12 wins in 16 starts back in 1965.

How's that for a nice home to go to!!

 

[treynor]

The white area inside the front rims is a heat coating. My '16 R has it as well.

 

[NWs550]

What a beautiful Shelby and the very last 2015 GT350R model built and it is going to a terrific owner in my opinion.

This last 2015 Shelby Mustang GT350 #37 belongs to John A. and will very nicely compliment his '65 GT350 R model #5R002.

1965 Shelby GT350 VIN - SFM5R002 was the first competition Mustang built by Carroll Shelby and his team back in 1965 and was driven by people such as Ken Miles, Jerry Titus, Peter Brock, Chuck Cantwell and Bob Bondurant so what an appropriate place for #37 to be heading to.

Based on my understanding 5R002 had the most wins of any '65 R model in history with 12 wins in 16 starts back in 1965.

How's that for a nice home to go to!!

Hey, thanks for the history. I am glad this fine example is going to a good home. It is also interesting to learn the front rim's have a "heat" coating. The rear rim's are painted black all the way thru so I was not sure what was going on. Would love to see that '65 R and the '15 side by side... :eyebulge:

 

[PP0001]

Hey, thanks for the history. I am glad this fine example is going to a good home. It is also interesting to learn the front rim's have a "heat" coating. The rear rim's are painted black all the way thru so I was not sure what was going on. Would love to see that '65 R and the '15 side by side... :eyebulge:

I am sure that will happen in short order once #37 gets to it's final resting stop in the Pacific Northwest.

No question that would be a terrific picture of the old and new together and suggest that Carroll would readily approve of the new Shelby GT350!

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