Shelby Series 1??

ekansa · #1 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 10:11 PM

Just received this article from a friend. I guess he had some good information. A Series 2 is in production as a "Green" sports car. I have no idea what that means.

He is in Las Vegas right now and says he has pictures he is sending me. I'll post them in the morning.

Ernie

ekansa · #2 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 04:55 AM

My friend got to the Shelby plant late in the day yesterday and watched several employees leaving a building that he thought was unused. He was able to look in before the last guy locked it up.
These must be the new Series 2's.
Anyone else find out more information on the "Green' that his email mentions?

*** Moderator Note - The images have been deleted per request of Shelby Autos management ***
thanks
computerworks

Woodz428 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 07:54 AM

So WHAT is the difference between the 1 and 2?? I ask, because I understood there to be quite a few Series 1's left and I'm wondering if they are just "upgrading" those to make the Series 2's. Not that someone would do that. Are these complete vehicles or turnkey minus? The Series 1 used an Olds Aurora V8, if I'm not mistaken and since they are now defunct.......

Tracer427 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 07:56 AM

I am a long time subscriber of Sports Car Market. Keith Martin rarely gets things wrong when they break news.

As a subscribr, I got that e-mail also. The online article was part of the Insider index of news.

http://www.sportscarmarket.com/Shifting-Gears/2009/April/goinggreen.htm

It's hard to believe this is a good decision for a new car in this economy
I guess the green aspect may make it famous. What's with the Cobra thing as well?

Woodz428 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 08:11 AM

Is that the April fools issue? I googled Series 2 after reading the posts and all ( but 1) references were 2 years old and older. They were also referring to a company, that bought the tooling (Series 1) from Shelby, called SSII. They were going to produce the 2 on the 1 chassis. Now Shelby is building them???, it gets more convaluted with each passing reference. Maybe that way they could get some of our stimulus money...GREAT.

Tracer427 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodz428

Maybe that way they could get some of our stimulus money...GREAT.

I wouldn't be surprised if that was a motivation for them. apparently there were enough chassis's left over in Vegas to be "shovel-ready"

amy B · #7 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 12:00 PM

I can not believe you guys got these photos! I am going to kill the supervisor over in building 3, he knows better then to keep the door open....

Ron, if you could, please remove photos, even ford doesn't have these yet, thanks

Amy

1ntCobra · #8 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 12:28 PM

Amy,

Since the Series 2 cars are a conglomeration (or hybrid) of GM, Ford and Shelby parts as well as a hybrid of gasoline and electric power, would it be appropriate to call the car a "hybrid green hybrid"?

Also couldn't you recharge the batteries even faster with a one of your new light weight 351W V8 motors than a 4 cylinder.

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Originally Posted by amy B

I can not believe you guys got these photos! I am going to kill the supervisor over in building 3, he knows better then to keep the door open....

Ron, if you could, please remove photos, even ford doesn't have these yet, thanks

Amy

midwestcobra · #9 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 01:50 PM

OK I dont post often... but this screams BS to me!

Not so much of Shelby trying to unload the remaining Series 1/2's whatever as green cars with small 4cyl and battery's..... yeah.... good luck with that!

But the last part of that SCM article stated...

Ms Boylan announced that component Cobras produced by Shelby Automobiles will now accommodate Ford 4-cyl and Ford V6 engines only. "We must do our part in the "greening" of high performance sport cars. Other than the present in house orders, the V8 option will no longer be available. Shelby dealers will be instructed that they will not be able to install V8 engines in any Cobra."

So if I called up Shelby... ordered a CSX car... I can no longer get it with a V8 engine? You have got to be kidding?

Tell me this is an April Fools joke!

ekansa · #10 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tracer427

I am a long time subscriber of Sports Car Market. Keith Martin rarely gets things wrong when they break news.

As a subscribr, I got that e-mail also. The online article was part of the Insider index of news.
It's hard to believe this is a good decision for a new car in this economy
I guess the green aspect may make it famous. What's with the Cobra thing as well?

Tracer,
Thanks for the article. That explains the 'green' thing! A hybrid sport car, I guess the only thing close is the Tesla.

My friend did not say anything about the 4 & 6 cyl Cobras. Would that be another reason for stimulus money...

Ernie