Filed under: Tuners, Coupes, Videos, Aston Martin, Ford
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For decades, the Ford Mustang has been a symbol of affordable performance. While the average GT will still run you less than $30,000, for many that is merely the starting point. Next is the booming Ford Mustang aftermarket business, where you can beef up every square inch of your ponycar. One item not commonly found in a Ford Racing catalog is an Aston Martin Vanquish V12 engine, but after hearing one in the engine bay of a beautiful blue stallion, we think that problem should be corrected.
Hit the jump to view video of a very well-modified Mustang that has the face of a GT500, the butt of a Saleen, and the heart of an Aston. If you thought the throaty V8 of a stock GT was music to your ears, the silky smooth symphony coming from the Vanquish V12 is better than Bach. The best part of the video comes about a minute in when the snugly-packed V12 reveals itself for the first time. Is it just us or is a real Mustang with an Aston motor a hundred times better than a ‘Stang with a Vanquish body?
[Source: Streetfire]
Continue reading VIDEO: Mustang gets Aston Martin Vanquish V12
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Filed under: Lifestyle, Shelby
The newest place to eat in Vegas isn’t anywhere close to the strip, unless you are talking about the drag strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Shelby Automobiles will open its new Shelby Corner Cafe at its Las Vegas facility this weekend alongside the NHRA drag races. Mr. Shelby himself will be on hand for the opening, along with well known drag racers like Bob Tasca III, Don Prudhomme, and Robert Height. The 13,000 square foot restaurant, in addition to serving guests visiting the plant, will provide a place to eat for Shelby employees and will serve as an alternative source of grub to race spectators. Carroll’s famous chili is on the menu, of course, and the press release is after the jump.
Continue reading Have lunch with the legends at the new Shelby Corner Cafe
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Filed under: Sports/GTs, Government/Legal, Shelby
Carroll Shelby has seen it all. He’s raised chickens and flew planes in WWII. He’s raced in Formula One and partnered with all three of America’s automakers. And then some. At 85 years old, Shelby deserves praise - like the Automotive Executive of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards the iconic muscle-car guru is set to receive this year. But what is he getting instead? Sued.
Frustrated by their misfortune with the ongoing Unique Performance saga, a group of customers are trying to sue Shelby to get their money back on classic Shelby Mustangs that they ordered from the now defunct company but never received. Shelby licensed his name to Unique Performance for restored pony cars, but seeing the writing on the wall early, severed ties with the company shortly thereafter. Either way, Unique Performance was at fault for its own screw-ups, not Shelby. Yet the plaintiffs are arguing that “no one would have ordered these cars if it wasn’t for Carroll Shelby.” That may be the case, and we can understand the disappointed customers’ frustrations. But leave Grandpa Carroll alone. Thanks for the tip, Ralph!
[Source: CBS3.com]
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