Ford GT's still being wrecked???

[Cobra #3170]

Originally Posted by OnyxRider

Well all valid points but I just remember all the crashes years ago and was wondering if it still occurs in big numbers. Man there were some famous street crashes over the years with several Ferrari's busted in half like a water melon. Investment when it comes to cars is never in my equation.

By the way what is ETF? Oh wait I should know, man my great grandfather is rolling in his grave. lol


By the way there is an index for collectable investment cars out there but I really never follow it.

The last or possibly previous issue of Hot Rod magazine showed a GT that crashed right by their offices in SOCAL. So yes, it is still happening although not as often because most are not driven as pointed out previously.
They are particularly dangerous on cold mornings because a stock one can make 600 RWHP in those conditions and the tires are near glass transition temps.

[fordracing65]

I need to sell my cars and buy some EFT's...

[NewYorkGuy]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

I need to sell my cars and buy some EFT's...

15% annual returns? lol, my dad knows a guy who promised 15-20%. His name is Bernie Madoff. This forum is awesome. I'm learning a lot about cars & watches.

I will stick to flipping sneakers. I missed out on the Nike Air Yeezy Red October. Damn. Sellers on ebay are asking $15,000 for a pair $245 retail. That is one heck of a return and u don't have to wait a year.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

15% annual returns? lol, my dad knows a guy who promised 15-20%. His name is Bernie Madoff. This forum is awesome. I'm learning a lot about cars & watches.

I will stick to flipping sneakers. I missed out on the Nike Air Yeezy Red October. Damn. Sellers on ebay are asking $15,000 for a pair $245 retail. That is one heck of a return and u don't have to wait a year.

You obviously don't like to do any research before making comments, statements or asking questions.

As an example, just to pick one mutual fund, Fidelity Select Chemicals Portfolio (FSCHX). 10-year return, including the recent Great Recession, earned 15.6% annualized. Not that hard to find, if you do your research. Like maybe buying a SAAC World Registry for $245.

Bernie Madoff? You have to stop reading the Enquirer and think about picking up a WSJ.

I love my all my shoes too, but I wear them out and replace them often. But you keep collecting shoes. Maybe you can save up some $$$ and buy a SAAC World Registry.

I do want to say I'm sorry that your dad lost money with Mr. Madoff.

[OnyxRider]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

You obviously don't like to do any research before making comments, statements or asking questions.

As an example, just to pick one mutual fund, Fidelity Select Chemicals Portfolio (FSCHX). 10-year return, including the recent Great Recession, earned 15.6% annualized. Not that hard to find, if you do your research. Like maybe buying a SAAC World Registry for $245.

Bernie Madoff? You have to stop reading the Enquirer and think about picking up a WSJ.

I love my all my shoes too, but I wear them out and replace them often. But you keep collecting shoes. Maybe you can save up some $$$ and buy a SAAC World Registry.

I do want to say I'm sorry that your dad lost money with Mr. Madoff.

He did not state his dad lost money with Madoff, you assume so.

WSJ that institution was compromised years ago.

He doesn't need a Registry. He can look up Briggs Cunningham, Lance Reventlow, and Shelby. Then maybe Ralph DePalma and Cannonball Baker for kicks.

It was actually refreshing to see a younger man come across Shelby intel about those tubs Shelby found in the back shed after several decades. Most of us knew this tall tale and some members here just have been miserable to NYG. You need new blood here and there are no stupid questions. Just immature members tired of hearing something for the umpth-teen time.


As far as the Ford GT it is not even in my top ten list of favorites. It may not even be in the top 50 that I own.

The other week I was reading the newest registry and a business partner who is a sheik caught me early morning by the pool and he was going through my morning readings. we had a great discussion which actually answered many questions that I have wondered about. So there goes a new autographed registry, Shoens' book and two others for a culture exchange.


I really don't think he needs a registry with his stated future intentions. cut him some slack for a minute.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by OnyxRider

He did not state his dad lost money with Madoff, you assume so.

WSJ that institution was compromised years ago.

He doesn't need a Registry. He can look up Briggs Cunningham, Lance Reventlow, and Shelby. Then maybe Ralph DePalma and Cannonball Baker for kicks.

It was actually refreshing to see a younger man come across Shelby intel about those tubs Shelby found in the back shed after several decades. Most of us knew this tall tale and some members here just have been miserable to NYG. You need new blood here and there are no stupid questions. Just immature members tired of hearing something for the umpth-teen time.


As far as the Ford GT it is not even in my top ten list of favorites. It may not even be in the top 50 that I own.

The other week I was reading the newest registry and a business partner who is a sheik caught me early morning by the pool and he was going through my morning readings. we had a great discussion which actually answered many questions that I have wondered about. So there goes a new autographed registry, Shoens' book and two others for a culture exchange.


I really don't think he needs a registry with his stated future intentions. cut him some slack for a minute.

Onyx, first, sarcasm and humor. Try and read between the lines.

Second, IMO, nearly every post of yours is wordy, confusing, incoherent at times, and requires substantial editing. And often have no relation to the topic being discussed.

Third, a little bit of research goes a long way towards answering questions. Before asking questions, NYG or anyone for that matter, should spend at least a few minutes researching a topic. Buying a registry would not only help NYG to learn about the history of Shelby and his cars, but also support SAAC and its hard working registrars. That's my recommendation. And it may head off questions like the "Shelby and the lost frames" thread.

Lastly, read your last post about Shaq, sneakers, etc. Simply ridiculous, again, IMO. And stop name dropping with President Obama and Shaq. It's just sounds weird and egomaniacal.

[NewYorkGuy]

Sour grapes. Instead of acknowledging a Ford GT is a good buy for all the right reasons, sour grape cc members counter with stock tips.

I'm back from Petco. They had a sale on kitty litter and what a pain in the a$$ to carry 2 bags of kitty litter onto a crowded subway! Don't know how guys handle summer weather driving their hot rods. I need air conditioning! Well, that's my life today.

[OnyxRider]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Onyx, first, sarcasm and humor. Try and read between the lines.

Second, IMO, nearly every post of yours is wordy, confusing, incoherent at times, and requires substantial editing. And often have no relation to the topic being discussed.

Third, a little bit of research goes a long way towards answering questions. Before asking questions, NYG or anyone for that matter, should spend at least a few minutes researching a topic. Buying a registry would not only help NYG to learn about the history of Shelby and his cars, but also support SAAC and its hard working registrars. That's my recommendation. And it may head off questions like the "Shelby and the lost frames" thread.

Lastly, read your last post about Shaq, sneakers, etc. Simply ridiculous, again, IMO. And stop name dropping with President Obama and Shaq. It's just sounds weird and egomaniacal.

Please skip my posts you are being foolish! Do you want me to examine what you actually post on here? Interpret what you will EVERYTHING mentioned in my post is in relation to what was posted earlier. You caught me in warrior mode so better duck.

OK we are in pre-school now listen up knock. I mention sneakers because it was discussed by another member several times and members like you joked about his collection. I am not blood related however there is a former NBA player with a massive sneaker collection who is * * *. Hence topic related to a members former post. Name drop you have to be kidding! I went out of my way not to mention Shaq the big dummy! And my family name is * * * which is why I find it worth mentioning. I write for myself so obviously you do not know the several levels coming across that tie everything together. Maybe you should just not comment on matters you fail to understand.

As far as Obama another member posted negative remarks on the topic and for better or worse he is still my Commander and Chief.

What you think about me has zero concern for me but your behavior has been in question with your 'observations' of what a member should be doing in YOUR opinion.

Instead of researching interest yields telling members a certain % possible with your funds...why don't you tell us what you have actually made in your investments. What % made in true live form. Not just some BS that someone can look up. You could mention a percentage you yielded and not the fund. Or even what you lost because everyone has those.

That's what I try to accomplish translating personal experience that you consider ____. Keep on posting your childish thoughts you must amuse someone. I don't have the time as you do to post 20 random posts so I condense a few thoughts into one post.

NYG got the message about sneakers and obviously the message to you did not.


Carry on


Edit for knock: Guess I have to waste my time responding to foolishness. I said I was keeping an eye on things.

[OnyxRider]

Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy

15% annual returns? lol, my dad knows a guy who promised 15-20%. His name is Bernie Madoff. This forum is awesome. I'm learning a lot about cars & watches.

I will stick to flipping sneakers. I missed out on the Nike Air Yeezy Red October. Damn. Sellers on ebay are asking $15,000 for a pair $245 retail. That is one heck of a return and u don't have to wait a year.

I saw a piece with kids trading sneakers at these get togethers. Sort of like trading baseball cards decades ago but this is big money.

I have some sneakers I rarely wear but I do not collect. One pair my wife use to hate Shaqnosis. Not sure if spelled correctly. I call him the big dummy and * * *. He got pissed at me because I drove a nicer car to my children's great grandparents funeral.

[buddyg]

Originally Posted by Cobra #3170

The last or possibly previous issue of Hot Rod magazine showed a GT that crashed right by their offices in SOCAL. So yes, it is still happening although not as often because most are not driven as pointed out previously.
They are particularly dangerous on cold mornings because a stock one can make 600 RWHP in those conditions and the tires are near glass transition temps.

They were 550 at the crank stock, I find it hard to believe it's going to make 600 rwhp on a cold morning.

[Cobra #3170]

Originally Posted by buddyg

They were 550 at the crank stock, I find it hard to believe it's going to make 600 rwhp on a cold morning.

First of all, intake air temperature has a very big effect on forced induction engines. Ford, as you may or may not recall had a problem with over rating Mustang HP years ago and got burned. Being a normal corporate entity they over reacted in the opposite direction and started being VERY conservative with HP numbers. The 550 GT number was based on worst case conditions and with a safety factor. The other piece of information you are missing is that the Recardo transaxlel loses about 5% HP and torque because of it's excellent design.
A personal friend witnessed the 600 HP pull on a chassis dyno during development of the FGT with a bone stock engine. These cars are not like many we see here where an overly optimistic (phoney) engine dyno HP number is excused by saying 20-25% was lost to driveline and exhaust when a sub par RWHP is measured.