Yup, when I was searching for a new fun car it was between an SN197 GT-500 and a Challenger Scat Widebody with a Shaker. I went with the Dodge, but would still love to have one of these Shelby cars.
I agree. I'm 56 and to be honest, when I was in high school in the early 80s, I dreamed of 67-69 Camaro's n Mustangs, and we all wished the auto makers would go retro year after year we waited and waited. Then I knew if and when I decided to buy an older Camaro or Mustang the auto makers would finally go retro, and when I went car hunting for a classic thAts exactly what happened in 2004/2005 and Ford let the 2005 model out ! By then I was already committed with the 68 Camaro I found. Then I had to get a 2007 GT and tricked it all out, then a 69 Mach 1 , and then a 13 Boss 302. 2005-2009 looks the best of the new modern era Mustangs because they look like Mustangs !
I'm looking into buying an 07. I appreciate knowing what I'm buying as throughly as possible. The fact that it seems unlikable to others, makes me like it more lol
My favorite thing about it is it's an underdog so to speak. People think 07-09 gt500s are "the slow ones" and 13-14 is 100x better when in reality these are lower stock (hp) but have the same ceiling and all you gotta do other than just bolt ons is a simple head unit swap once running the same or better blower than the trinity they make comparable power and little less torque once you have the same blower and supporting mods they're solid. They aren't as well setup factory but the significantly cheaper price allows you to upgrade the stuff that needs upgraded like driveshaft clutch blower etc. They start out lower but it's easy to gain a ton of power with simplistic mods. They are super badass bro. For the money they're the best one if you're planning on modding. If you just wanna keep the car stock the 13 is better set up factory but costs significantly more. It's all in what you want. You wanna mod it and have something older and more raw and badass feeling and looking 07-09 or 07-12 is good. The iron block in 07-10 is heavier but it's stout and cheaper to replace if you window it and it's also cheaper and easier to build it. It's also easier to replace as the block is the same as any 5.4 truck. Btw I got my gen3r for 3499 on black Friday last year American muscle has them right now on sale even less at 3350 which is a STEAL for a brand new gen3r. Tvs powered gt500 ftw.
I have an 2007 and love it. ! Had it since 2014, DO IT ! I kept mine simple and stayed NA. Pypes long tubes No cats X pipe Jlt series 3 CAI 93 oct race tune GT 500 throttle body 3.73 gears 5 speed I'm good light to light, it's more realistic to what a Mustang was and should be. Plus it looks like a Mustang and not a European egg 🥚 on 4 wheels !! 335 rwhp is more retro anyway !!
I love mine. 2008 Black with stripe delete with just under 11,000 miles. I bought a Kenne bell 3.2 LC that will make its way on it sometime in the future. I think the 2007-09 are the best looking years and I have no regrets on buying it.
I just stripe deleted my 07 black GT500. Definitely changes the look. Getting it paint corrected. I was also planning in the future on the KB 3.2LC also. It's basically a 2.8 with 4x6 rotor. Hope you enjoy.
To be fair, i think this is the best year gt500. I just think theres a disconnect in regards to a gt500 because they're pushing into the exotic range, and people typically look more at cars that they either have, or could have. So videos involving a GT, especially build videos... I absolutely hate how few 3v build videos there are, mostly coyote and 2v vids.
The GT500 is a true modern muscle car, if people don't like it, it's because they want a sports car. It's just the oldest GT500 (in modern times) so obviously it cant perform like a 70k 2013 GT500 or 120K 2021 GT500. The 07-09 GT500 is a VERY fun car and EXTREMELY easy and safe to make massive power out of. I think the 07-09 front looks the best out of any Shelby.
A lot comes down to colour. In my opinion the 07 - 09 GT500 looks best in black with ghost stripes, white with blue stripes and blue with white stripes.
The stock hp being 500 does make people look down on these compared to later gt500s. They think "well power is lower stock so potential must be lower" but that is completely false. They're just lower because they're more restricted once you open them up bolt ons and blower swap they can make as much power as any gt500 just as reliably. That is a major misconception to those outside the gt500 crowd. You can literally pick up 300+ rwhp with bolt ons and a head unit swap without much effort. These cars are just plain badass imo.
Couldn't agree more, I think ford also learned and got their stuff together with the 13/14, once they realized what potential they had left on the table.
@@AllThingsBoost that is true I also think since they planned to build them for 5-8 model years from the beginning the purposely restricted the earlier cars so they could easily "improve" them over the years to make the new models seem alot better. Like for 2010 they got a better intake and tune stock and 11 and 12 got the aluminum block hp went up some but once modded they're all the same 07-12. The 13-14 has the 5.8 but 95% of the reason it makes the power it does is the blower on top. Big upgrade over the m122. You can easily swap the blower on earlier cars and have comparable power for way less money. The earlier ones can take just as much power some will argue even more as it seems the iron block cars hold up better at elevated power levels vs the aluminum cars ecspecially the punched out to the max 5.8 cars. I love the older cars I love that they're an underdog and underestimated.
I had a 2013 5.0 and liked it a lot until it started falling apart after 100k miles and I didn't trust it anymore. 07-09 GT500 has really grown on me and I'll probably end up with one once my daily is paid off. For 35kish you really can't beat them.
I bought mine because it reminded me of my '67 fastback and this car does not disappoint. On the street it has more than enough HP. I lowered mine 3 inches and replaced the bushings etc.
I own a 2007 and I'm still turning head's like crazy when driving around up in Canada.At the beginning of 2007 it was the most powerful North American production car. I remember!
These Mustangs respond great to mods, because they were choked out so much from the factory. I seen people get into the ten’s with a stock blower, you get the most bang for the buck with this car!
Love our Ebony 09 GT500. The Eaton has been ditched for a Whipple 2.9, clutch has been upgraded to a Mcleod RXT, gear swapped out to 3:73's SVT racing suspension, Barton short shifter, Steeda brake upgrade to 13" rear rotors, High flow Cats, with SLP axle backs.
My 08 Alloy is at 550 whp on a Lund tune with RXT, DSS alum DS, BMR suspension and KR AB. Stock pulleyed SC with Shelby dual fan HE. Original owner and love it. Perfect “day 2” car.
I’m tryna figure out who has ever considered the 2007-09 Shelby’s as the “Rejected Shelby?” This car still turns heads and enthusiasts are still buying them. An instant classic and more than enough power from the factory, even for today’s standards.
after owning a 2007 GT500 for 3 years this is what I had to replace: Clutch Stereo Shocks and struts UCA & LCA Door cards Next: Dude that installed the hood pins before I owned it f'ed up and the paint is cracking Smaller pulley + tune Maybe upgrade speakers Thats it. Yeah the 07-09 wasnt all that BUT for the price, and how durable that iron block is, you cannot beat this car if you want to make a car really fast.
Can't beat it for the price, I agree, but the iron block I think is a bit of a detriment. That extra 100 lbs kind of sucks. Looks like you hit the majority of the big ticket items
@AllThingsBoost if you reduced the weight by 100 lbs the car is then 3800 lbs? The car is heavy to begin with, iron block or not. I look at the 2007-2009 GT500 through a juice vs squeeze lens. I can still buy a low mile (-30K miles) 2007-2009 for $30K. Invest $5K into that car and you can easily have a 650-700 rwhp monster. Even if the upgrade cost is $10K now we are at $40K overall. For $40K you can have a 700 rwhp Shelby GT500? Yes. You can't buy a 2013 or 2014 for that price. I think the juice is worth the squeeze when it comes to the 2007-2009 GT500. I won't ever sell mine. They will go up in value.
Plus there is more to a car than speed and peak power numbers. A gt500 with upgraded blower feels and sounds way different than a blown coyote. It can make as much power as gen 2 up coyotes on stock engine and more than gen 1 coyotes and although it don't rev as high it has way more power and torque down low and mid range and the sound is more old school and all those things along with being older with less tech makes it more raw and old school and more of a "muscle car" look feel and sound vs a typical run of the mill blown coyote that EVERYONE has. That isn't a shot at coyotes I just think these are cooler because they're more unique and it shows that you don't need a coyote to have a fast ford with minimal mods with a stock motor.
I think you hit the nail on the head. These gt500s are the best value for power these days. With some strategic suspension mods and the 5.8 swap, it's a no brainer for 600ish hp car which in all honesty, is going to win you most races. The Internet would make you think everyone has 10000hp, but most people are not there especially in newer cars.
Love the car man, I agree with you but I must say real car guys can appreciate this car. I’ve received numerous compliments from people and I can assure you these models receive a lot of love. Sure it ain’t no 13-14 but the 07-09 is for sure no slouch
Imo it isn't hard to match the trinity all you gotta do is swap the blower. 1500 dollar trinity blower and you're making comparable power for alot less money. You can go even beyond that to like a gen3r and really have a beast on your hands. Once you're running an upgraded blower they can make comparable power to a trinity car and they have the same limits of about 800ish on stock motor and some will argue the iron 5.4 is more reliable at those big power levels than even the 5.8 is. People act like these are nothing compared to the 13 I think that is totally untrue. Sure stock for stock its down alot on power but it is also alot more restricted stock and has a smaller more inefficient blower running about 5 psi less stock for stock (14 psi vs 9 psi) so of course its gonna make alot less power stock lol. These can gain 150+ to the wheels with simple bolt ons and 300+ to the wheels with a blower swap. They start out lower but can gain huge power with relatively simple mods. They are straight beast. If you plan to mod and swap the blower these make way more sense but if you are gonna keep it stock or lightly modded the 13 makes more sense because it has a better blower and more power capabilities with just bolt ons but once the blower is swapped it evens up the playing field for way less money.
I bought my ‘08 last year for most of the reasons other peopler reject them, iron block, live rear axle, crappy interior, no multiple driving modes etc. In my opinion, the 07-10’s were a lot more like the original GT500’s as those were as basic as they could be. I also like how simple they are, not a lot of electronic “features” to go wrong down the road as the car ages. The other thing about the brand new models is while they are top of the food chain this year, they always get bumped down notch within a year or so.
You wanted a car with a bad interior and iron block? Interesting pros. I don't mind the interior, but I wouldn't buy the car for it or the iron block, the newer aluminum blocks hold the same power and are lighter. Main difference is a out 10k, and that's enough to put up with the extra 100 lbs.
I agree not too much love on it. I just bought one with 30k miles last week. Its a 2007. Used my 2015 GT as a trade. At first I didn't like the 07 body styles but now I love it. The interior with the round center vents, red accents, looks more classic and tough I think. I have a signed Shelby plaque on the dash that looks cool too. The exterior looks more retro than current models too. Yeah I miss some of the bells and whistles of my newer Mustang - but the Shelby feels special. I think the 500hp advertised on this model is at the crank and not the tire....
Nice buy! You're correct, factory always does crank hp to try and advertise the highest possible rating. I was referring to a top gear episode quote, where they put it on a dyno as a critique
My dad just picked up 09 with 6k miles. Thing is fast for factory. He’s not going to notice but already bought him Borla exhaust system and Lauren Kitt
Love mine man. 2007 Grabber Orange and Tungsten. I paid more for an 07 than getting a 13/14. The history is richer. All other years don't care the same nostalgia.
I absolutely love mine, is the closest thing to an old Shelby you'll ever get live axle lots of horsepower manual shifting no computer b******* keeping you in the corners just you in the car I would never want the newer ones. This thing is a 500 horsepower out of control go kart. Sorry, but it takes a driver to appreciate this car. Everything about it is rough and hard, but when you push that gas......:)
I like the 05-09 s197 body the best. One reason I still have my old 09 3v gt. I’d love to find an 07-09 gt500. Even though my 19 gt 10 speed will definitely outrun a stock one. My all time dream car is an 03/04 cobra. If I could have a terminator and an 07-09 gt500 I’d be in heaven. Just working on saving up for them
Having a 07 gt500 myself I think the legendary terminator overshadows this and when people do decide to get into a gt500 they jump straight into the 13/14 gt500. I consider myself a mustang fanatic and usually that's how it goes. I was actually look for a terminator but found my gt500 at a decent deal lol.
I've never really heard anyone diss them personally. I've got an 07 GT500 (black with silver stripes) and just with basic bolt-ons (pulley, intake, exhaust, tune) and the stock supercharger it dyno tested at 543 RWHP 545 RWTQ and it is a blast to drive. Also in my personal opinion it's the best looking non-classic Mustang out there. The only major complaint I've had with it was the stock clutch and shifter were not great. I replaced them with a Vengeance Stage 2 clutch and MGW short-throw shifter which made car a lot more fun to drive.
Just an FYI, I made this video when I wasn't really enjoying it or the car scene. Since doing cams and other mods I've been enjoying the car much more, go check out some more recent content with it. I dont want to delete it because I do think some things are valid, but I wasn't intending on a "woe with me" video.
It was the weight and butt dyno. Car couldn’t handle and acceleration felt like the 4.6 Mustang GT’s at the time. I recall stock 03-04 cobras could run side by side with these GT500’s when they came out.
I think it’s the price mainly. I picked up my 3v already supercharged and with a built motor for less than 8k but a bone stock 07-09 gt500 in my area is going for 32k. Shelby or not 32k for a 07 mustang is insane. If they were more like 20k I think people would look at them more
8k is a smoking low price for a built car, even a 3v. Cars the these days are all up in price, most 3v stock or mildly modified in my area are 12k and up, back in the day the 07-09 with moderate miles were high 20s pre COVID. But like everything, they went up and are in the 30s now. I think having owned both, that they are worth it, you get a factory motor that can take 700+whp, and a 6 speed that can take the power, then add in the shelby name, values seem to be about right.
@Johnny Mexico Sorry my friend but you absolutely cannot buy a running Hellcat for under $46k anywhere in the country. And that’s the cheapest. Midrange for early 15-16 year models is 55k
Currently I own a 3V, my hypothesis as a fellow stang owner, It’s the crowdkillers. These gen 1 s197s are so good looking with a couple exterior mods. I feel any sort of prestige-factor these cars should’ve had with the classic styling is unfortunately overshadowed by the thousands of idiots who crashed these things. Regarding the 3V, to be honest it should have come with the Mach 1 N/A 4v and or a 6 speed manual and IRS. Unfortunately ford didn’t need to go all out on this generation because the Camaro was already 2 years in the rear view. Pretty lame on fords part.
I remember when the 2013 and 14 came out most people myself included thought the 08 GT500 looked much better, because of the clean body lines, uncluttered face, and the interior with more retro with round vents and a more aggressive dash. Most pre social media car people really preferred the 08 GT500. Then social media and the internet created a new type of car culture, the post social media car culture which only cares about horsepower. The 13 and 14 grew more popular because of the internet only caring about horsepower. I have a 13 GT500, but I now wish I got an '08 because they look so much better. Your CZcams channel can become big, just do it for love of it. JD Joyride TV has and 08 GT500 and a very popular CZcams channel, you can do it too.
Sorry, but first I have to ask you why do you care what CZcams and the keyboard quarterbacks think about your car? I attended SEMA in 2004 when they debuted the 05 mustang. This car was a retro 67,68 Mustang and it was received with open arms after decades of emission control, choke down so-called performance cars. The early 2000s seen American muscle return, I’m sure that someday when you’re all driving around in electric George Jetson, 5000 hp Teslas that even a 2014 mustang will look like a schmuck. But let’s remember when you go back in to collect your car history, what it is that makes something special. First; it was innovative at its time of release, it broke down barriers in the automotive industry and returned America back to muscle car greatness. In my opinion, the 05/09 Mustang is hands-down the most beautiful and true to form retro Mustang built a Ford and upgraded by Shelby. And for all of those who think different, they’re just, not old enough to embrace the importance of your heritage. Just my two. Cents.
Personally, I didn't like the 05-09 body style when they came out. I've had a cpl foxes, several new edges, and skipped right over the early s197 to the 13-14 MY cars. Now i'm coming back around and miss my 03 cobra, but I like what the 07+ offers and the body style has grown on me over the years
Same... I absolutely hated this style for so many years and now I'm locking into a later 2009 GT500 with factory OEM chrome rims and accessories. I had no idea what I was missing. This style looks 100% closest to the 65' Mustang style, and sitting right beside the terminator in terms of classics, I believe this will be the _pinnacle_ of the classic Mustang, and in time _more_ desirable than the Terminator as they both age... Better sounding Ford 5.2 motor, Better classic original Mustang look, better suspension, and better interior will cause this car to eventually surpass the Terminator's hype.
@@lanny-r6t I am a hardcore Terminator fan and I disagree completely. The Terminator is inevitably turning into the same boat that the SVT Foxbody became, and after about the same amount of timeframe. There is a Good reason you rarely ever see SVT Foxbodys at car shows anymore.
@@lanny-r6t SVT Foxes were made in the hundreds of thousands? Not even close. More like ~10,000(ish) Whereas there were over 20,000+ 03/04 Cobras made. Therefore the fading legacy of the Terminator is even _more_ inevitable than the SVT Foxbody, because there were at least twice as many 03/04 Terminators manufactured.
The 07 GT500 didn't come out with enough power. That was its problem. The 13-14 GT500 Are the best. The 67-69 and the 13-14 GT500 are in the same class to me
I like my 07 GT500 just fine. Rag top with a tonue cover. I bought it for me,, must be why it works for me. They sell pretty well and I see a crap load of them. Unusual for an unpopular hot rod? I love go fast, and have no plans to sell it.
Don't worry about other people, we like it. You got a great deal on yours. I have an '07 red with white stripes with 56K and paid $32 for mine in Sept of '21. It already had some upgrades and I have 640 hp. I use it as my every day car and so much fun to drive. Coming up on 60K miles and changing all my fluids to Amsoil and my brakes to Hawk racing brakes. Enjoy it, it's nice!
While I agree gutting and going crazy probably isn't the best move, unless you have and keep it below 10k miles, I doubt value will grow much. The 13/14 is the one for holding value IMO. Now, if the purpose isn't resale but to have and enjoy, you got the right car
I have a triple black 07 GT500 and love it other than the interior. I can't stand my interior. Aside from that I totally agree in terms of best bang for your buck. Regarding your channels popularity I have been a subscriber for a few years and can say I stopped getting notifications of posts a while ago. I assumed you took the channel down. I just stumbled on it today as I was doing some searching for interior upgrades. I'm not sure why the notifications stopped but am glad you have continued posting and will do some catching up. I noticed the channels that have massive subs tend to constantly transition vehicles. It really has to be a commitment to getting new inventory in, modifying it, and then replacing it. That being said if you make CZcams into a business you'll have a great excuse to buy some new toys! Your channel as it sits is an awesome channel for the enthusiast who owns a similar model and is interested in modding or maintaining it. As you mentioned very few were made. Most or many sold were purchased by collectors. Collectors don't modify vehicles... Your audience will be very limited. Thanks my . 50 cents. Best of luck and love your channel! Keep it going.
i have a 2011. i think the interior and wheels were a miss on 07/09 cars it got dated fast but a hell of nice running car up here in Canada a clean low mile 07/09 car is going mid $50s Canadian
Far as bang for the buck I got my 108k mile clean good looking driver of a 07 gt500 for 16500...and yes it has a clean title. It don't get much more bang for the buck for that. I can swap to a gen 3r and build the motor with a budget short block and not exceed 25 grand all I lol. 750 rwhp on 93/boostane and over 700 torque too. That is bang for the buck *edit* Itll make 750 on stock motor with no headers etc...it'll be well over 800 once i go built motor cams and headers and I'm talking about on 93/boostane
right on man love ur car, i paid 17 for my 08 gt500, iv done pulleys and basic mods i think im around 550 wheel, on the draggy with e/t street R i get 3.9 to 60 and a 11.7 quarter its just fast enough to beat on the srt guys, overall im about 21 grand into it so i feel like i cant beat it for the price
I got my low mile 07 GT500 for $27K. New clutch,, shocks & struts, LCA and UCA, and new tires. IMO best bang for your $. I will mod the engine with a supercharger swap and that's it. Solid car as long as you add a few mods.
Thats probably my favourite model. It was meant as a tribute to late 60s early 70s muscle cars. Just raw and driveable on a daily basis... upgraded to super snake power it must be awesome to drive.. a bigger gas tank for a Grand Tourer should have been fitted but other than that, awesome car. Enjoy it, even if it doesnt make you famous.
Agreed about the gas tank size! Feels like I'm filling up every joy ride. I agree though, this thing is a beast and I've come to enjoy it more and more every ride, love this car
07-09 is by far the best looking gt500 body style specially if it’s red with white stripes i hate the new one specially the DCT it has nothing to do with SVT gt500
DUDE- If you own a RAM, you cannot appreciate a Ford. Again, your car was a BADGED CAR, where the $40k SGT had all the upgrades done in Arizona]. The SGT., is his memory lane car . The FAKE air scoop, eg was a copy ofther AC COBRA, When you see him with the lowl;y Shelby GT THERE IS LOVE THERE! Shelby Fought Ford to have the 3Valve done at HIS PLANT and in the end the SGT will be worth more
i can buy any shelby i want, this is my choice. like it as it has the flavour of an old time car, but modern. only car that trumps its looks is the 19 super snake imho and that is a whole different class. this hands down looks better by far than the 10-14 shelbys. also prefer the 2014 era 392 challenger. love my boss 302 will never sell but want to add this to my stable
I don't get it honestly. I have a built blower 88 coupe that has been in muscle mustang and fast Ford's magazine just part way with 10th and twin turbo 03 cobra and have built 5 or 6 of them in the last 10 years. I absolutely love th3.07-09 gt500. I drove my buddy's has 5.8 swap blower made 700hp with shifter exhaust etc. I think it rode nice and has great road manners. I have been thinking of building one next going stroker with 4.0 Whipple and going auto swap keeping the ac etc and enjoy it and go 8s..
Good looking car, sounds great. Maybe bc that was the tail end of, like you said the plastics and not doing more to seperate its looks from the gt? But def worth the money and it's all about what you like and frankly it's better if people don't like it right now, saves money! Lol
Bro, you should know that truck culture is massive and fans of dually trucks are a cult following. The fact that you daily drive that Dodge makes you a superhero in their eyes. They predated the internet, they are the ones who watch your truck videos, and that is why your truck videos get more views. Unless you're 08 has 1500 horsepower and the thumbnails for the videos are covered with explosions, then it won't get massive views. It is like you said, there is a new car culture that only cares about horsepower on the internet. Real car guys know things like looks, character and legacy of the car are just as important.
New to your channel just bought a 2007 white with blue stripes,if you look aback in time no one liked the 1965 Shelby’s either .Just look at there prices now . That being said I personally don’t care what others think .I really like mine it’s a car I never thought I’d own and I love it!
Its grown on me a lot, at first I was all about the 13/14, but the more i realize they just arnt the same car and you separate it out, you start to appreciate each generation a lot more for what it is.
Looking at these now, it seems the 07 cars were made as straight-line fast cars that floated on Shelby's name rather than true performance. The 2016+ GT350 though finally focused on road holding capability and power and made a car commanding the attention of the sports car people instead of just the drag strip older guys
Ford left a lot on the table in terms of performance in all aspects. The gt500 out of the box, aside from the robust engine / trans which still have some weak points, isn't very impressive compared to a lot of newer stuff. For it's day, I think it was ford dipping its toes back in the water of performance. I agree, ford and the current Shelby American have been riding the name for a long time now
I don't think these cars are unloved. What went wrong? Well for one thing when these cars were brand new you couldn't even get these cars at sticker. Prices for a low mileage 07 thru 09 car are in the 40ish range still. that's a lot of money for a car that's 12 years old. The suspension is lacking but that's something that can be remedy but people now see these as investments and really don't want to go messing with them. I think these cars will really never go out of favor as they are a little more raw and closer to the original Shelby's. Time will tell but I think these cars will be iconic as the originals.
As a 14 GT500 owner I love the 07 to 09 GT500, the only reason I went with the 14 was because of the horsepower. But I do have my eye out for a higher mile,'07-09 GT500 that I can daily.
You do realize how easy it is to even up the playing field far as power right? 1500 dollar trinity blower swap and bolt ons will make comparable power to a 13 with bolt ons pulley for pulley. And if you swap to an even better blower like a gen3r it goes even beyond that. Super easy to get way way more power out of these. Lower power stock but can make just as much power modded once they're all running the same blower and supporting mods. I'm throwing a gen3r on my 07 picked the blower up brand new for 3499 black Friday sale. That takes care of the "low hp" problem lol. 500 in 2007 was pretty solid and it did it with a very restricted setup. The 13 has a larger more efficient tvs plus they run like 14 psi stock vs these at only 9 psi. Throw a trinity blower on with the stock trinity pulley they can make 600 wheel on a stock car basically just like a trinity does. The 5.4 is very capable. I love all gt500s 07-14 for some reason many people look down on the earlier models. They see lower stock hp and assume potential is lower but that is false. They can make just as much power as any other gt500 just as easily just gotta swap out the head unit they can take 800+ on stock untouched long block and some will argue the iron motors are more reliable at big power levels than the 5.8 is. In this video he said the iron block adds 200 lbs over aluminum but it's more like 90 lbs difference. I love my 07 it is so raw and beastly. It's at 550 wheel with a drag pack and 410 so it's quick even with the stock tiny blower once I get that gen3r on there it's gonna be a beast. These things sound like pure sex.
Awesome I OWN A 08 GT500 AND A 07 427 EDITION CONVERTABLE SUPERSNAKE AND MY 10 900HP GRABBER BLUE SUPERSNAKE AND I LOVE MY 10 BUT I REALLY LIKE THE 07 TO 09 BODY STYLE AND I PLAN ON ADDING A 07 8 OR 9 SUPERSNAKE LOL I LOVE THE RETRO LOOK LOL EVAN WHEN I AM IN MY WHITE SHELBY GT I GET A TON OF LOOKS.BUT ANYWAY I CAN'T WAIT TIL I GET MY NEXT SUPER SNAKE.
There’s nothing meh about the 07-09 GT500s IMO. They are true to the ‘68. I previously owned an ‘07 Shelby GT with a Saleen Supercharger, got 470 to the wheels. My Dad and I just purchased an ‘08 GT500 white w/blue stripes. 5400 miles, $39k. We have plans for it, most likely replace the Eaton 2.1 with a Kenne Bell 2.8 in the near future.
Don’t wanna come off as negative, but first off, you don’t wanna buy or get a car for other ppl. The purchase and ownership of a car should be for you and what you like and enjoy. I get YT and social media in general is kind of a big deal nowadays but pedigree and history is an even bigger deal, and will be here well beyond the current fad. Hope you choose to keep her bc she’s beautiful and runs great, and if not, give another a chance to own a piece of history. I personally just bought an ‘08 and plan on cherishing every moment I have with her. Well wishes!
Yeah she's gonna stick around for a while. I was a but down when I made this video, honestly debating deleting it, just a pity fest lol. Cammed the car and am enjoying it quite a bit, see the more recent stuff
I grew up only on the SN platform. My channel being a 03 Terminator, 97 Cobra, & 03 Mach 1. That being said, this was the car to me that is my “dream car” or “poster car” I was like 8 or 9 when I saw the ads for it on CZcams. Fell in love with it. I think it’s the most sinister looking mustang besides the Terminator, add some mods to the looks and sheeeesh. I’m a raw horsepower guy. I would take the Shelby for the looks, and sheer fun. 5.0’s are much better and lighter engines but the Shelby’s already boosted with the iron block. Just a drag car if you ask me. That’s what muscle cars are!!! 😃 Love yours man. My dream is to buy my own one 07 GT500 one day. Been watching you for awhile. Forgot to sub. Will be subbing! Keep up the great videos 😁👊🏻
Hope you get you likes!!! i have a 2007 black with gray stipes, full bolt on's with L&M cams, i went shorty header and have carbon fiber drive shaft. dyno'd 591 whp, 580 Tq, gets 22 mpg on highway easy. And I love my GT500. I have a couple of vids on you tube. I alwasy say i will get more up loaded but a little lazy on that.😁 im working on cars today maybe i will load up some content today.
Everybody has their own taste and opinions..which is good or everyones car would look identical lol.. but my opinion is the 07-09 looks the best.... lowered anyway. Hey do you have cats on yours? Sounds good.
I bought my 2008 with 28k almost 2 years ago for $28k. Mine already had the pulley, tune, JLT done. They also put a complete Eibach system on it that I did not like. I actually took it back to stock springs and stockish shocks (kept the swaybars and also the Metco UCA). Probably shouldn't have done that, but the ride was rather harsh with that setup. I also did not like the feeling of the back end being too low. I think I will replace my stock springs again with some that have a little rake. Maybe Steeda or FRPP.....havent decided yet. :) Thank you for some GT500 content as you are right! CZcams is almost void of this stuff.
Thanks man! I'm not sure they make a rear spring any higher than factory, but an FFRP kit would look good. I put it on my last s197, lowered it a bit and kept the rake in there. Personally I love how the Eibachs make this car sit, but that's the great thing about these cars, you can do whatever you want! Best of luck on your gt500 journey man
I think the fact that Ford didn’t do much with the suspension or other important performance enhancing measures outside of power is partly why. ALSO, I thought the wheels and tires looked kinda lame on these when they came out. I really like your setup though. I’ve been looking at these lately as my second fun car…👍🏼
Thanks man, I agree with you. Ford left a LOT out, they fixed their mistakes at the performance packs came out in the 2011 onwards, but for the early generation they need some help to actually perform well even at stock power level.
See I always had a soft spot for the 07-08 shelbys because when I was a kid I watched the knight rider reboot with my dad. Not a great movie but I blame that show for my love of mustangs.
12:33 I just watched the video and really enjoyed it thanks. I just bought a 2008 GT500 from a friend and been working on it since he bought it. I feel there’s 2 major body parts missing the rear quarter window bezel and side scoop 2 signature parts that separate a regular mustang to a Shelby, just my 2 cents being a 67 Shelby enthusiast thanks again for the great video 🇺🇸
Thanks man. Congrats on picking up an iconic car! I've been back and forth on adding something like that, never disliked how they looks, but I also have a hard time adding "fake scoops" even if they came on factory cars 🤷♂️ I realize back then they were real, but idk, thanks for watching!
Thanks for the reply! My 2008 GT500 is Vista Blue with white stripes. When I install the scoops after they get painted I’ll send you pictures before and after. 👍 My other baby is a 68 Mustang coupe 302CI with a top loader 4 speed Highland Green. I made a video on CZcams in June = 68. Mustang Laguna Seca.
my questons is how well does those 6 speeds hold up compared to the reg mustang they are having that shirfting problem.i so far as i know (maybe need to look harder gt500 has not problems)
@@AllThingsBoost Really I thought a lot of people love them.Well atleast I know people love my 07 427 convertible super.Along with the small amount of 07 09 super snakes built.I love the body style so much that I have a 08 GT500 and my 07 Shelby GT.
@@AllThingsBoost The block is 102lbs heavier than the aluminum block also I have been told the iron block is more durable.I am not just saying that because I own one.
@@anthonylaudano9751 ah, that sounds correct, should have double checked that weight before the video. And yes, my understanding is they are more durable as well
Brother, everyone will have an opinion. If you like the 07 body style and enjoy driving it, then roll on my friend. You’ve done great mods and you have a fantastic mustang. My advice is just enjoy the hell out of it. I have an 07 Shelby GT 500 Super Snake in black. I love the 07-09 body style and will likely never part with it. I’m actually considering looking for another 07 or an 08 in white. Haha. I also agree that the 07-09’s give you a lot of car for your money. Also, remember that 2007 is when Ford brought the Shelby back after 40 years. Your ‘07 is what kicked it off the return of Shelby. Do you want new hotness or the OG? Enjoy the Shelby my friend!
Oh yeah, it's quite fun. At this point I was a bit bored with it, since then I've cammed it and have been enjoying it a ton. Definitely holding onto it
Have you done your clutch yet on your GT500. My time has come. Im shopping and debating bench pressing the thing since i dont have a lift. Just wondering how much fun it is on your back..
I have been fortunate enough to not have gone through that yet. I had planned to do to for the synchros, but that project has been sidelined for a bit. I wish you luck. I'd definitely get a low profile trans jack though
They are sweet. Basically the same car but with a slightly different heritage and a few odds and ends. Something I'd be more inclined to keep original than modify due to rarity.
I love my car! I could care less if its rejected and doesn't have all the horsepower of the others. There is always going to be someone with more horsepower.
All that comes before to include the 69? 👀 I get what you're saying though and that was more or less the point of this video. I'd have to agree with you
I like my 2013 Boss 302 "Gotta have it green" color. Factory forged inners up to 750 hp safely. 3.73 factory gears and a blast to drive. Head turner also. Only made 740 that color and 4k total Boss cars in '12-'13 .....very collectable.
To me this body style and the challengers are the only throw back modern day cars
You totally get it 🤘🤘🤘
Yup, when I was searching for a new fun car it was between an SN197 GT-500 and a Challenger Scat Widebody with a Shaker. I went with the Dodge, but would still love to have one of these Shelby cars.
What about the 5th gen Camaro??
I've said the same thing for YEARS, favorite modern muscle cars by far
I agree. I'm 56 and to be honest, when I was in high school in the early 80s, I dreamed of 67-69 Camaro's n Mustangs, and we all wished the auto makers would go retro year after year we waited and waited.
Then I knew if and when I decided to buy an older Camaro or Mustang the auto makers would finally go retro, and when I went car hunting for a classic thAts exactly what happened in 2004/2005 and Ford let the 2005 model out !
By then I was already committed with the 68 Camaro I found.
Then I had to get a 2007 GT and tricked it all out, then a 69 Mach 1 , and then a 13 Boss 302.
2005-2009 looks the best of the new modern era Mustangs because they look like Mustangs !
As a 13 owner I can say the 07-09 is a better platform and cheaper to build to 1000 rwhp than a trinity car that’s just me …
I have an 09 and I love mine. Wouldn’t trade it for an 11-14. I don’t care for those cars. Mine can make the same power and look just as great.
I agree, I wouldn't trade my 07 for another mustang hands down, maybe for a Z06 tho... 👀 Jk jk
I disagree with you, they look better than the 20 and up. Ours have the pure retro and wonderful round lights
This!
I'm looking into buying an 07. I appreciate knowing what I'm buying as throughly as possible. The fact that it seems unlikable to others, makes me like it more lol
My favorite thing about it is it's an underdog so to speak. People think 07-09 gt500s are "the slow ones" and 13-14 is 100x better when in reality these are lower stock (hp) but have the same ceiling and all you gotta do other than just bolt ons is a simple head unit swap once running the same or better blower than the trinity they make comparable power and little less torque once you have the same blower and supporting mods they're solid. They aren't as well setup factory but the significantly cheaper price allows you to upgrade the stuff that needs upgraded like driveshaft clutch blower etc. They start out lower but it's easy to gain a ton of power with simplistic mods. They are super badass bro. For the money they're the best one if you're planning on modding. If you just wanna keep the car stock the 13 is better set up factory but costs significantly more. It's all in what you want. You wanna mod it and have something older and more raw and badass feeling and looking 07-09 or 07-12 is good. The iron block in 07-10 is heavier but it's stout and cheaper to replace if you window it and it's also cheaper and easier to build it. It's also easier to replace as the block is the same as any 5.4 truck.
Btw I got my gen3r for 3499 on black Friday last year American muscle has them right now on sale even less at 3350 which is a STEAL for a brand new gen3r. Tvs powered gt500 ftw.
I have an 2007 and love it. !
Had it since 2014, DO IT !
I kept mine simple and stayed NA.
Pypes long tubes
No cats
X pipe
Jlt series 3 CAI
93 oct race tune
GT 500 throttle body
3.73 gears
5 speed
I'm good light to light, it's more realistic to what a Mustang was and should be. Plus it looks like a Mustang and not a European egg 🥚 on 4 wheels !!
335 rwhp is more retro anyway !!
@@midnight347 my sentiments exactly ! Everyone always thinks newer is better, that's not always the case.
I love mine. 2008 Black with stripe delete with just under 11,000 miles. I bought a Kenne bell 3.2 LC that will make its way on it sometime in the future. I think the 2007-09 are the best looking years and I have no regrets on buying it.
Sounds awesome man! Once you get the KB strapped in it's going to make it feel like the quickest thing on the planet
I just stripe deleted my 07 black GT500. Definitely changes the look. Getting it paint corrected. I was also planning in the future on the KB 3.2LC also. It's basically a 2.8 with 4x6 rotor. Hope you enjoy.
To be fair, i think this is the best year gt500. I just think theres a disconnect in regards to a gt500 because they're pushing into the exotic range, and people typically look more at cars that they either have, or could have. So videos involving a GT, especially build videos... I absolutely hate how few 3v build videos there are, mostly coyote and 2v vids.
The GT500 is a true modern muscle car, if people don't like it, it's because they want a sports car. It's just the oldest GT500 (in modern times) so obviously it cant perform like a 70k 2013 GT500 or 120K 2021 GT500. The 07-09 GT500 is a VERY fun car and EXTREMELY easy and safe to make massive power out of. I think the 07-09 front looks the best out of any Shelby.
A lot comes down to colour. In my opinion the 07 - 09 GT500 looks best in black with ghost stripes, white with blue stripes and blue with white stripes.
07-09 GT500 is one of my favourite cars. I think it looks way better than the 2010 onwards.
Definitely a favorite, personally I like the 10-14 looks a little more, but they definitely stand out well from their GT counterparts
They were rated 500 hp at the crank.My 08 GT500 BUILT AND OWNED BY BOB TASCA AND IT RUNS GREAT.
Same with my 07 427 edition convertable supersnake runs great no issues at all.
My 08 GT500 HAS 850HP TOO THE TIRE AND RUNS GREAT NO ISSUES AT ALL,BUT I HONESTLY DON'T BEAT ON THE CAR.
@@AllThingsBoost Yes, change your mind and sell your car, so I can own it when it increases in value over the 2010-2014s. :)
The stock hp being 500 does make people look down on these compared to later gt500s. They think "well power is lower stock so potential must be lower" but that is completely false. They're just lower because they're more restricted once you open them up bolt ons and blower swap they can make as much power as any gt500 just as reliably. That is a major misconception to those outside the gt500 crowd. You can literally pick up 300+ rwhp with bolt ons and a head unit swap without much effort. These cars are just plain badass imo.
Couldn't agree more, I think ford also learned and got their stuff together with the 13/14, once they realized what potential they had left on the table.
@@AllThingsBoost that is true I also think since they planned to build them for 5-8 model years from the beginning the purposely restricted the earlier cars so they could easily "improve" them over the years to make the new models seem alot better. Like for 2010 they got a better intake and tune stock and 11 and 12 got the aluminum block hp went up some but once modded they're all the same 07-12. The 13-14 has the 5.8 but 95% of the reason it makes the power it does is the blower on top. Big upgrade over the m122. You can easily swap the blower on earlier cars and have comparable power for way less money. The earlier ones can take just as much power some will argue even more as it seems the iron block cars hold up better at elevated power levels vs the aluminum cars ecspecially the punched out to the max 5.8 cars. I love the older cars I love that they're an underdog and underestimated.
I had a 2013 5.0 and liked it a lot until it started falling apart after 100k miles and I didn't trust it anymore. 07-09 GT500 has really grown on me and I'll probably end up with one once my daily is paid off.
For 35kish you really can't beat them.
Amazing car, way better looking then 2010 and up. One day an 07-09 will be a $100,000 car.
Absolutely right
I bought mine because it reminded me of my '67 fastback and this car does not disappoint. On the street it has more than enough HP. I lowered mine 3 inches and replaced the bushings etc.
I own a 2007 and I'm still turning head's like crazy when driving around up in Canada.At the beginning of 2007 it was the most powerful North American production car. I remember!
These Mustangs respond great to mods, because they were choked out so much from the factory. I seen people get into the ten’s with a stock blower, you get the most bang for the buck with this car!
Love our Ebony 09 GT500. The Eaton has been ditched for a Whipple 2.9, clutch has been upgraded to a Mcleod RXT, gear swapped out to 3:73's SVT racing suspension, Barton short shifter, Steeda brake upgrade to 13" rear rotors, High flow Cats, with SLP axle backs.
Sounds awesome! 2.9 will definitely do the trick!
What’s that putting down?
@@msladek1385 little over 600 rwhp since it is tuned for 91.
My 08 Alloy is at 550 whp on a Lund tune with RXT, DSS alum DS, BMR suspension and KR AB. Stock pulleyed SC with Shelby dual fan HE. Original owner and love it. Perfect “day 2” car.
I’m tryna figure out who has ever considered the 2007-09 Shelby’s as the “Rejected Shelby?” This car still turns heads and enthusiasts are still buying them. An instant classic and more than enough power from the factory, even for today’s standards.
It's really not, just a dramatic video title
after owning a 2007 GT500 for 3 years this is what I had to replace:
Clutch
Stereo
Shocks and struts
UCA & LCA
Door cards
Next:
Dude that installed the hood pins before I owned it f'ed up and the paint is cracking
Smaller pulley + tune
Maybe upgrade speakers
Thats it. Yeah the 07-09 wasnt all that BUT for the price, and how durable that iron block is, you cannot beat this car if you want to make a car really fast.
Can't beat it for the price, I agree, but the iron block I think is a bit of a detriment. That extra 100 lbs kind of sucks. Looks like you hit the majority of the big ticket items
@AllThingsBoost if you reduced the weight by 100 lbs the car is then 3800 lbs? The car is heavy to begin with, iron block or not. I look at the 2007-2009 GT500 through a juice vs squeeze lens. I can still buy a low mile (-30K miles) 2007-2009 for $30K. Invest $5K into that car and you can easily have a 650-700 rwhp monster. Even if the upgrade cost is $10K now we are at $40K overall. For $40K you can have a 700 rwhp Shelby GT500? Yes. You can't buy a 2013 or 2014 for that price. I think the juice is worth the squeeze when it comes to the 2007-2009 GT500. I won't ever sell mine. They will go up in value.
Because a lot of people just keep them in their garage
Yes you could buy a coyote and supercharge it but with that GT500 you get a piece of heritage. To me that’s a lot cooler.
The namesake is definitely a fair point as well, thanks for watching
Plus there is more to a car than speed and peak power numbers. A gt500 with upgraded blower feels and sounds way different than a blown coyote. It can make as much power as gen 2 up coyotes on stock engine and more than gen 1 coyotes and although it don't rev as high it has way more power and torque down low and mid range and the sound is more old school and all those things along with being older with less tech makes it more raw and old school and more of a "muscle car" look feel and sound vs a typical run of the mill blown coyote that EVERYONE has. That isn't a shot at coyotes I just think these are cooler because they're more unique and it shows that you don't need a coyote to have a fast ford with minimal mods with a stock motor.
I think you hit the nail on the head. These gt500s are the best value for power these days. With some strategic suspension mods and the 5.8 swap, it's a no brainer for 600ish hp car which in all honesty, is going to win you most races. The Internet would make you think everyone has 10000hp, but most people are not there especially in newer cars.
Love the car man, I agree with you but I must say real car guys can appreciate this car. I’ve received numerous compliments from people and I can assure you these models receive a lot of love. Sure it ain’t no 13-14 but the 07-09 is for sure no slouch
Imo it isn't hard to match the trinity all you gotta do is swap the blower. 1500 dollar trinity blower and you're making comparable power for alot less money. You can go even beyond that to like a gen3r and really have a beast on your hands. Once you're running an upgraded blower they can make comparable power to a trinity car and they have the same limits of about 800ish on stock motor and some will argue the iron 5.4 is more reliable at those big power levels than even the 5.8 is. People act like these are nothing compared to the 13 I think that is totally untrue. Sure stock for stock its down alot on power but it is also alot more restricted stock and has a smaller more inefficient blower running about 5 psi less stock for stock (14 psi vs 9 psi) so of course its gonna make alot less power stock lol. These can gain 150+ to the wheels with simple bolt ons and 300+ to the wheels with a blower swap. They start out lower but can gain huge power with relatively simple mods. They are straight beast. If you plan to mod and swap the blower these make way more sense but if you are gonna keep it stock or lightly modded the 13 makes more sense because it has a better blower and more power capabilities with just bolt ons but once the blower is swapped it evens up the playing field for way less money.
I bought my ‘08 last year for most of the reasons other peopler reject them, iron block, live rear axle, crappy interior, no multiple driving modes etc.
In my opinion, the 07-10’s were a lot more like the original GT500’s as those were as basic as they could be.
I also like how simple they are, not a lot of electronic “features” to go wrong down the road as the car ages.
The other thing about the brand new models is while they are top of the food chain this year, they always get bumped down notch within a year or so.
You wanted a car with a bad interior and iron block? Interesting pros. I don't mind the interior, but I wouldn't buy the car for it or the iron block, the newer aluminum blocks hold the same power and are lighter. Main difference is a out 10k, and that's enough to put up with the extra 100 lbs.
I agree not too much love on it. I just bought one with 30k miles last week. Its a 2007. Used my 2015 GT as a trade. At first I didn't like the 07 body styles but now I love it. The interior with the round center vents, red accents, looks more classic and tough I think. I have a signed Shelby plaque on the dash that looks cool too. The exterior looks more retro than current models too. Yeah I miss some of the bells and whistles of my newer Mustang - but the Shelby feels special. I think the 500hp advertised on this model is at the crank and not the tire....
Nice buy! You're correct, factory always does crank hp to try and advertise the highest possible rating. I was referring to a top gear episode quote, where they put it on a dyno as a critique
Of course it's at the crank
ALL advertised horsepower is brake. never wheel.
My dad just picked up 09 with 6k miles. Thing is fast for factory. He’s not going to notice but already bought him Borla exhaust system and Lauren Kitt
Love mine man. 2007 Grabber Orange and Tungsten. I paid more for an 07 than getting a 13/14. The history is richer. All other years don't care the same nostalgia.
I absolutely love mine, is the closest thing to an old Shelby you'll ever get live axle lots of horsepower manual shifting no computer b******* keeping you in the corners just you in the car I would never want the newer ones. This thing is a 500 horsepower out of control go kart. Sorry, but it takes a driver to appreciate this car. Everything about it is rough and hard, but when you push that gas......:)
Yeah, I hear you man. It's a real blast to drive. I love mine
Oh yeah, subbed! Just saw you still have your 07. Mine should be drivable in a month or so (been down for 5 1/2 years)
I like the 05-09 s197 body the best. One reason I still have my old 09 3v gt. I’d love to find an 07-09 gt500. Even though my 19 gt 10 speed will definitely outrun a stock one. My all time dream car is an 03/04 cobra. If I could have a terminator and an 07-09 gt500 I’d be in heaven. Just working on saving up for them
Having a 07 gt500 myself I think the legendary terminator overshadows this and when people do decide to get into a gt500 they jump straight into the 13/14 gt500. I consider myself a mustang fanatic and usually that's how it goes. I was actually look for a terminator but found my gt500 at a decent deal lol.
Lol no it doesn’t
@@codydiamond7906 that's just my personal opinion.
@@cobrlex_svt2572 I get that just just nothing factual to it from a performance or ride quality standpoint. Looks are subjective.
@@codydiamond7906 I never said it was factual. The guy in the video asked for our opinions. I just gave mine
I've never really heard anyone diss them personally. I've got an 07 GT500 (black with silver stripes) and just with basic bolt-ons (pulley, intake, exhaust, tune) and the stock supercharger it dyno tested at 543 RWHP 545 RWTQ and it is a blast to drive. Also in my personal opinion it's the best looking non-classic Mustang out there. The only major complaint I've had with it was the stock clutch and shifter were not great. I replaced them with a Vengeance Stage 2 clutch and MGW short-throw shifter which made car a lot more fun to drive.
Just an FYI, I made this video when I wasn't really enjoying it or the car scene. Since doing cams and other mods I've been enjoying the car much more, go check out some more recent content with it. I dont want to delete it because I do think some things are valid, but I wasn't intending on a "woe with me" video.
It was the weight and butt dyno. Car couldn’t handle and acceleration felt like the 4.6 Mustang GT’s at the time. I recall stock 03-04 cobras could run side by side with these GT500’s when they came out.
I think it’s the price mainly. I picked up my 3v already supercharged and with a built motor for less than 8k but a bone stock 07-09 gt500 in my area is going for 32k. Shelby or not 32k for a 07 mustang is insane. If they were more like 20k I think people would look at them more
8k is a smoking low price for a built car, even a 3v. Cars the these days are all up in price, most 3v stock or mildly modified in my area are 12k and up, back in the day the 07-09 with moderate miles were high 20s pre COVID. But like everything, they went up and are in the 30s now. I think having owned both, that they are worth it, you get a factory motor that can take 700+whp, and a 6 speed that can take the power, then add in the shelby name, values seem to be about right.
You pay for what you get. 3v cars are cheap because it’s a 3v lol
He’s kinda right though, found an 09 for $43,995 in my area. Can buy a nice c6 or hell cat for less than that price.
@Johnny Mexico Sorry my friend but you absolutely cannot buy a running Hellcat for under $46k anywhere in the country. And that’s the cheapest. Midrange for early 15-16 year models is 55k
Currently I own a 3V, my hypothesis as a fellow stang owner, It’s the crowdkillers. These gen 1 s197s are so good looking with a couple exterior mods. I feel any sort of prestige-factor these cars should’ve had with the classic styling is unfortunately overshadowed by the thousands of idiots who crashed these things. Regarding the 3V, to be honest it should have come with the Mach 1 N/A 4v and or a 6 speed manual and IRS. Unfortunately ford didn’t need to go all out on this generation because the Camaro was already 2 years in the rear view. Pretty lame on fords part.
It's not the car or the power it's the fact ppl can't drive manual. Love the car bro sounds SICK asl new sub
I remember when the 2013 and 14 came out most people myself included thought the 08 GT500 looked much better, because of the clean body lines, uncluttered face, and the interior with more retro with round vents and a more aggressive dash.
Most pre social media car people really preferred the 08 GT500. Then social media and the internet created a new type of car culture, the post social media car culture which only cares about horsepower.
The 13 and 14 grew more popular because of the internet only caring about horsepower. I have a 13 GT500, but I now wish I got an '08 because they look so much better.
Your CZcams channel can become big, just do it for love of it. JD Joyride TV has and 08 GT500 and a very popular CZcams channel, you can do it too.
Sorry, but first I have to ask you why do you care what CZcams and the keyboard quarterbacks think about your car? I attended SEMA in 2004 when they debuted the 05 mustang. This car was a retro 67,68 Mustang and it was received with open arms after decades of emission control, choke down so-called performance cars. The early 2000s seen American muscle return, I’m sure that someday when you’re all driving around in electric George Jetson, 5000 hp Teslas that even a 2014 mustang will look like a schmuck. But let’s remember when you go back in to collect your car history, what it is that makes something special. First; it was innovative at its time of release, it broke down barriers in the automotive industry and returned America back to muscle car greatness. In my opinion, the 05/09 Mustang is hands-down the most beautiful and true to form retro Mustang built a Ford and upgraded by Shelby. And for all of those who think different, they’re just, not old enough to embrace the importance of your heritage. Just my two. Cents.
I think these some of the best looking gt500’s
Personally, I didn't like the 05-09 body style when they came out. I've had a cpl foxes, several new edges, and skipped right over the early s197 to the 13-14 MY cars. Now i'm coming back around and miss my 03 cobra, but I like what the 07+ offers and the body style has grown on me over the years
Same... I absolutely hated this style for so many years and now I'm locking into a later 2009 GT500 with factory OEM chrome rims and accessories. I had no idea what I was missing. This style looks 100% closest to the 65' Mustang style, and sitting right beside the terminator in terms of classics, I believe this will be the _pinnacle_ of the classic Mustang, and in time _more_ desirable than the Terminator as they both age... Better sounding Ford 5.2 motor, Better classic original Mustang look, better suspension, and better interior will cause this car to eventually surpass the Terminator's hype.
@@mygiftmatters They're not close. A clean 03/04 absolutely sits up there with an 68/69 Camaro in terms of muscle car heritage and future collectism
@@lanny-r6t I am a hardcore Terminator fan and I disagree completely. The Terminator is inevitably turning into the same boat that the SVT Foxbody became, and after about the same amount of timeframe. There is a Good reason you rarely ever see SVT Foxbodys at car shows anymore.
like I said clean 03-04 cobras will be a big draw. It is much more exclusive. Foxes were made in the hundreds of thousands.
@@lanny-r6t SVT Foxes were made in the hundreds of thousands? Not even close. More like ~10,000(ish) Whereas there were over 20,000+ 03/04 Cobras made. Therefore the fading legacy of the Terminator is even _more_ inevitable than the SVT Foxbody, because there were at least twice as many 03/04 Terminators manufactured.
The 07 GT500 didn't come out with enough power. That was its problem. The 13-14 GT500 Are the best. The 67-69 and the 13-14 GT500 are in the same class to me
The 07 GT500 is my favorite year of the mustang, absolutely amazing!
Thanks! Be sure to check out the recent videos, just got cams installed and am working through the tuning process.
Sure do!
I like my 07 GT500 just fine. Rag top with a tonue cover. I bought it for me,, must be why it works for me. They sell pretty well and I see a crap load of them. Unusual for an unpopular hot rod? I love go fast, and have no plans to sell it.
Don't worry about other people, we like it. You got a great deal on yours. I have an '07 red with white stripes with 56K and paid $32 for mine in Sept of '21. It already had some upgrades and I have 640 hp. I use it as my every day car and so much fun to drive. Coming up on 60K miles and changing all my fluids to Amsoil and my brakes to Hawk racing brakes. Enjoy it, it's nice!
I have an 07 didn't buy to race but to collect runs great which will be worth alot more than the ones these young men built and gut guarantee
While I agree gutting and going crazy probably isn't the best move, unless you have and keep it below 10k miles, I doubt value will grow much. The 13/14 is the one for holding value IMO. Now, if the purpose isn't resale but to have and enjoy, you got the right car
I have a triple black 07 GT500 and love it other than the interior. I can't stand my interior. Aside from that I totally agree in terms of best bang for your buck. Regarding your channels popularity I have been a subscriber for a few years and can say I stopped getting notifications of posts a while ago. I assumed you took the channel down. I just stumbled on it today as I was doing some searching for interior upgrades. I'm not sure why the notifications stopped but am glad you have continued posting and will do some catching up. I noticed the channels that have massive subs tend to constantly transition vehicles. It really has to be a commitment to getting new inventory in, modifying it, and then replacing it. That being said if you make CZcams into a business you'll have a great excuse to buy some new toys! Your channel as it sits is an awesome channel for the enthusiast who owns a similar model and is interested in modding or maintaining it. As you mentioned very few were made. Most or many sold were purchased by collectors. Collectors don't modify vehicles... Your audience will be very limited.
Thanks my . 50 cents.
Best of luck and love your channel! Keep it going.
i have a 2011. i think the interior and wheels were a miss on 07/09 cars it got dated fast but a hell of nice running car up here in Canada a clean low mile 07/09 car is going mid $50s Canadian
Far as bang for the buck I got my 108k mile clean good looking driver of a 07 gt500 for 16500...and yes it has a clean title. It don't get much more bang for the buck for that. I can swap to a gen 3r and build the motor with a budget short block and not exceed 25 grand all I lol. 750 rwhp on 93/boostane and over 700 torque too. That is bang for the buck
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Itll make 750 on stock motor with no headers etc...it'll be well over 800 once i go built motor cams and headers and I'm talking about on 93/boostane
right on man love ur car, i paid 17 for my 08 gt500, iv done pulleys and basic mods i think im around 550 wheel, on the draggy with e/t street R i get 3.9 to 60 and a 11.7 quarter its just fast enough to beat on the srt guys, overall im about 21 grand into it so i feel like i cant beat it for the price
Bad ass dude, very nice
That’s pretty reasonable for the performance 👍
I got my low mile 07 GT500 for $27K. New clutch,, shocks & struts, LCA and UCA, and new tires. IMO best bang for your $. I will mod the engine with a supercharger swap and that's it. Solid car as long as you add a few mods.
I wouldn't turn it down, so much you can do to it. Still looks fantastic to me.
Thats probably my favourite model. It was meant as a tribute to late 60s early 70s muscle cars. Just raw and driveable on a daily basis... upgraded to super snake power it must be awesome to drive.. a bigger gas tank for a Grand Tourer should have been fitted but other than that, awesome car. Enjoy it, even if it doesnt make you famous.
Agreed about the gas tank size! Feels like I'm filling up every joy ride. I agree though, this thing is a beast and I've come to enjoy it more and more every ride, love this car
@AllThingsBoost best clip was on autobahn almost flat out. Sound is awesome. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 mate.
I love your gt500 man, I want to get one so bad. The 07-09 are so slept on imo. I’m in love with the early s197’s
What about the prius?
07-09 is by far the best looking gt500 body style
specially if it’s red with white stripes
i hate the new one specially the DCT it has nothing to do with SVT gt500
DUDE- If you own a RAM, you cannot appreciate a Ford. Again, your car was a BADGED CAR, where the $40k SGT had all the upgrades done in Arizona]. The SGT., is his memory lane car . The FAKE air scoop, eg was a copy ofther AC COBRA, When you see him with the lowl;y Shelby GT THERE IS LOVE THERE! Shelby Fought Ford to have the 3Valve done at HIS PLANT and in the end the SGT will be worth more
The shelby GT was a rental car to make people feel cool. 100% a turd. 4.6 is a garbage motor.
i can buy any shelby i want, this is my choice. like it as it has the flavour of an old time car, but modern. only car that trumps its looks is the 19 super snake imho and that is a whole different class. this hands down looks better by far than the 10-14 shelbys. also prefer the 2014 era 392 challenger. love my boss 302 will never sell but want to add this to my stable
I don't get it honestly. I have a built blower 88 coupe that has been in muscle mustang and fast Ford's magazine just part way with 10th and twin turbo 03 cobra and have built 5 or 6 of them in the last 10 years. I absolutely love th3.07-09 gt500. I drove my buddy's has 5.8 swap blower made 700hp with shifter exhaust etc. I think it rode nice and has great road manners. I have been thinking of building one next going stroker with 4.0 Whipple and going auto swap keeping the ac etc and enjoy it and go 8s..
Good looking car, sounds great. Maybe bc that was the tail end of, like you said the plastics and not doing more to seperate its looks from the gt? But def worth the money and it's all about what you like and frankly it's better if people don't like it right now, saves money! Lol
Bro, you should know that truck culture is massive and fans of dually trucks are a cult following. The fact that you daily drive that Dodge makes you a superhero in their eyes. They predated the internet, they are the ones who watch your truck videos, and that is why your truck videos get more views.
Unless you're 08 has 1500 horsepower and the thumbnails for the videos are covered with explosions, then it won't get massive views. It is like you said, there is a new car culture that only cares about horsepower on the internet. Real car guys know things like looks, character and legacy of the car are just as important.
New to your channel just bought a 2007 white with blue stripes,if you look aback in time no one liked the 1965 Shelby’s either .Just look at there prices now . That being said I personally don’t care what others think .I really like mine it’s a car I never thought I’d own and I love it!
Agreed, that's a fair point too. I've definitely reignited my love for this car, it's been an awesome jack of all trades that really does do it all
My favorite s197 body style gt500
Its grown on me a lot, at first I was all about the 13/14, but the more i realize they just arnt the same car and you separate it out, you start to appreciate each generation a lot more for what it is.
Who says they're rejected? They look better than any of the following models and some were manufactured with 725 HP! So, Neener, neener, neener.
Looking at these now, it seems the 07 cars were made as straight-line fast cars that floated on Shelby's name rather than true performance. The 2016+ GT350 though finally focused on road holding capability and power and made a car commanding the attention of the sports car people instead of just the drag strip older guys
Ford left a lot on the table in terms of performance in all aspects. The gt500 out of the box, aside from the robust engine / trans which still have some weak points, isn't very impressive compared to a lot of newer stuff. For it's day, I think it was ford dipping its toes back in the water of performance. I agree, ford and the current Shelby American have been riding the name for a long time now
I don't think these cars are unloved. What went wrong? Well for one thing when these cars were brand new you couldn't even get these cars at sticker. Prices for a low mileage 07 thru 09 car are in the 40ish range still. that's a lot of money for a car that's 12 years old. The suspension is lacking but that's something that can be remedy but people now see these as investments and really don't want to go messing with them. I think these cars will really never go out of favor as they are a little more raw and closer to the original Shelby's. Time will tell but I think these cars will be iconic as the originals.
Get the carbon fiber led steering wheel. That will blow this car up. Will definitely help it look modern but beautiful car it’s absolutely beautiful
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That's like a $1000 piece
@@AllThingsBoost you want modern lol do it man the video would be nuts
@@AllThingsBoost that car deserves it bro it’s a Shelby. I got a 2007 mustang but it’s a 4.0 Manuel. It doesn’t deserve that wheel yours does.
It is and will always be a Shelby so it wins hands down
Oh yeah, I love that I found your channel, subscribed.
Thanks for all the kind words man. Appreciate it. Welcome aboard!
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As a 14 GT500 owner I love the 07 to 09 GT500, the only reason I went with the 14 was because of the horsepower. But I do have my eye out for a higher mile,'07-09 GT500 that I can daily.
You do realize how easy it is to even up the playing field far as power right? 1500 dollar trinity blower swap and bolt ons will make comparable power to a 13 with bolt ons pulley for pulley. And if you swap to an even better blower like a gen3r it goes even beyond that. Super easy to get way way more power out of these. Lower power stock but can make just as much power modded once they're all running the same blower and supporting mods. I'm throwing a gen3r on my 07 picked the blower up brand new for 3499 black Friday sale. That takes care of the "low hp" problem lol. 500 in 2007 was pretty solid and it did it with a very restricted setup. The 13 has a larger more efficient tvs plus they run like 14 psi stock vs these at only 9 psi. Throw a trinity blower on with the stock trinity pulley they can make 600 wheel on a stock car basically just like a trinity does. The 5.4 is very capable. I love all gt500s 07-14 for some reason many people look down on the earlier models. They see lower stock hp and assume potential is lower but that is false. They can make just as much power as any other gt500 just as easily just gotta swap out the head unit they can take 800+ on stock untouched long block and some will argue the iron motors are more reliable at big power levels than the 5.8 is. In this video he said the iron block adds 200 lbs over aluminum but it's more like 90 lbs difference. I love my 07 it is so raw and beastly. It's at 550 wheel with a drag pack and 410 so it's quick even with the stock tiny blower once I get that gen3r on there it's gonna be a beast. These things sound like pure sex.
Awesome I OWN A 08 GT500 AND A 07 427 EDITION CONVERTABLE SUPERSNAKE AND MY 10 900HP GRABBER BLUE SUPERSNAKE AND I LOVE MY 10 BUT I REALLY LIKE THE 07 TO 09 BODY STYLE AND I PLAN ON ADDING A 07 8 OR 9 SUPERSNAKE LOL I LOVE THE RETRO LOOK LOL EVAN WHEN I AM IN MY WHITE SHELBY GT I GET A TON OF LOOKS.BUT ANYWAY I CAN'T WAIT TIL I GET MY NEXT SUPER SNAKE.
There’s nothing meh about the 07-09 GT500s IMO. They are true to the ‘68. I previously owned an ‘07 Shelby GT with a Saleen Supercharger, got 470 to the wheels. My Dad and I just purchased an ‘08 GT500 white w/blue stripes. 5400 miles, $39k. We have plans for it, most likely replace the Eaton 2.1 with a Kenne Bell 2.8 in the near future.
Don’t wanna come off as negative, but first off, you don’t wanna buy or get a car for other ppl. The purchase and ownership of a car should be for you and what you like and enjoy. I get YT and social media in general is kind of a big deal nowadays but pedigree and history is an even bigger deal, and will be here well beyond the current fad. Hope you choose to keep her bc she’s beautiful and runs great, and if not, give another a chance to own a piece of history. I personally just bought an ‘08 and plan on cherishing every moment I have with her. Well wishes!
Yeah she's gonna stick around for a while. I was a but down when I made this video, honestly debating deleting it, just a pity fest lol. Cammed the car and am enjoying it quite a bit, see the more recent stuff
I grew up only on the SN platform. My channel being a 03 Terminator, 97 Cobra, & 03 Mach 1. That being said, this was the car to me that is my “dream car” or “poster car” I was like 8 or 9 when I saw the ads for it on CZcams. Fell in love with it. I think it’s the most sinister looking mustang besides the Terminator, add some mods to the looks and sheeeesh. I’m a raw horsepower guy. I would take the Shelby for the looks, and sheer fun. 5.0’s are much better and lighter engines but the Shelby’s already boosted with the iron block. Just a drag car if you ask me. That’s what muscle cars are!!! 😃 Love yours man. My dream is to buy my own one 07 GT500 one day. Been watching you for awhile. Forgot to sub. Will be subbing! Keep up the great videos 😁👊🏻
That's awesome, thanks, I'll definitely check out your channel as well!
I think people are spoiled... I own a non-supercharged 1999 Mustang cobra and i would love a 2007 Supercharged GT 500!
I'd agree with that on quite a few levels to include myself to an extent
Best looking mustang
07-09 my favorite of the never generations of gt500 and mustang in general.
Hope you get you likes!!! i have a 2007 black with gray stipes, full bolt on's with L&M cams, i went shorty header and have carbon fiber drive shaft. dyno'd 591 whp, 580 Tq, gets 22 mpg on highway easy. And I love my GT500. I have a couple of vids on you tube. I alwasy say i will get more up loaded but a little lazy on that.😁 im working on cars today maybe i will load up some content today.
any kind of shelby be cool for me.but the 07 to 09 be what id want.
Everybody has their own taste and opinions..which is good or everyones car would look identical lol.. but my opinion is the 07-09 looks the best.... lowered anyway. Hey do you have cats on yours? Sounds good.
Thanks boss, free flow exhaust. The extra HP did not agree with the restriction lol
I bought my 2008 with 28k almost 2 years ago for $28k. Mine already had the pulley, tune, JLT done. They also put a complete Eibach system on it that I did not like. I actually took it back to stock springs and stockish shocks (kept the swaybars and also the Metco UCA). Probably shouldn't have done that, but the ride was rather harsh with that setup. I also did not like the feeling of the back end being too low. I think I will replace my stock springs again with some that have a little rake. Maybe Steeda or FRPP.....havent decided yet. :) Thank you for some GT500 content as you are right! CZcams is almost void of this stuff.
Thanks man! I'm not sure they make a rear spring any higher than factory, but an FFRP kit would look good. I put it on my last s197, lowered it a bit and kept the rake in there. Personally I love how the Eibachs make this car sit, but that's the great thing about these cars, you can do whatever you want! Best of luck on your gt500 journey man
100 percent agree these 2007-2009 s197 look better than the 13-14.
wow 28k. now they are high 30s and up.
Wild right? I see them for 35k-38k now
Dope vid man !! Tuning in
I was looking into a 2008-2009 c6 and even a 2013-2014 5.0 but this is a good third option! Sounds great!
I agree, have you seen my more recent gt500 videos now that it's cammed? Sounds amazing
@@AllThingsBoost I will take a look !
"Rejected"? First time I've ever heard that one. No matter what, its a modern classic.
Just a video title, it's definitely a classic
I think the fact that Ford didn’t do much with the suspension or other important performance enhancing measures outside of power is partly why. ALSO, I thought the wheels and tires looked kinda lame on these when they came out. I really like your setup though. I’ve been looking at these lately as my second fun car…👍🏼
Thanks man, I agree with you. Ford left a LOT out, they fixed their mistakes at the performance packs came out in the 2011 onwards, but for the early generation they need some help to actually perform well even at stock power level.
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See I always had a soft spot for the 07-08 shelbys because when I was a kid I watched the knight rider reboot with my dad. Not a great movie but I blame that show for my love of mustangs.
28k that's a steal a dealer ship tryna charger 40k for one where I live
They hop and go sideways but the most beautiful of this time the new ones look like shit
12:33 I just watched the video and really enjoyed it thanks. I just bought a 2008 GT500 from a friend and been working on it since he bought it. I feel there’s 2 major body parts missing the rear quarter window bezel and side scoop 2 signature parts that separate a regular mustang to a Shelby, just my 2 cents being a 67 Shelby enthusiast thanks again for the great video 🇺🇸
Thanks man. Congrats on picking up an iconic car! I've been back and forth on adding something like that, never disliked how they looks, but I also have a hard time adding "fake scoops" even if they came on factory cars 🤷♂️
I realize back then they were real, but idk, thanks for watching!
Thanks for the reply! My 2008 GT500 is Vista Blue with white stripes. When I install the scoops after they get painted I’ll send you pictures before and after. 👍 My other baby is a 68 Mustang coupe 302CI with a top loader 4 speed Highland Green. I made a video on CZcams in June = 68. Mustang Laguna Seca.
You just have to put widebands for tuning on it and put a tvs supercharger and your good.
Yep, they are bad ass motors
my questons is how well does those 6 speeds hold up compared to the reg mustang they are having that shirfting problem.i so far as i know (maybe need to look harder gt500 has not problems)
They hold up well. The 1-2 synchro is a small short coming, but they'll hold well over 800+hp
Actually I was more attracted to the 07 GT500 when I was younger, I love my 14 GT500 because I just love the last gen S197
I agree, the last of the s197 generation for sure has the more desirable looks, technology, and all around is a better built car
@@AllThingsBoost Really I thought a lot of people love them.Well atleast I know people love my 07 427 convertible super.Along with the small amount of 07 09 super snakes built.I love the body style so much that I have a 08 GT500 and my 07 Shelby GT.
@@AllThingsBoost I remember seeing I AM LEGEND and I fell in love with the body style especially torch red white striped GORGEOUS car and color.
@@AllThingsBoost The block is 102lbs heavier than the aluminum block also I have been told the iron block is more durable.I am not just saying that because I own one.
@@anthonylaudano9751 ah, that sounds correct, should have double checked that weight before the video. And yes, my understanding is they are more durable as well
Your mustang looks cool. There are more things to a car than just going going fast.
Agreed
Like what??
Brother, everyone will have an opinion. If you like the 07 body style and enjoy driving it, then roll on my friend. You’ve done great mods and you have a fantastic mustang. My advice is just enjoy the hell out of it. I have an 07 Shelby GT 500 Super Snake in black. I love the 07-09 body style and will likely never part with it. I’m actually considering looking for another 07 or an 08 in white. Haha. I also agree that the 07-09’s give you a lot of car for your money. Also, remember that 2007 is when Ford brought the Shelby back after 40 years. Your ‘07 is what kicked it off the return of Shelby. Do you want new hotness or the OG? Enjoy the Shelby my friend!
Oh yeah, it's quite fun. At this point I was a bit bored with it, since then I've cammed it and have been enjoying it a ton. Definitely holding onto it
@@AllThingsBoost oh yeah! She’s a keeper for sure
Have you done your clutch yet on your GT500. My time has come. Im shopping and debating bench pressing the thing since i dont have a lift. Just wondering how much fun it is on your back..
I have been fortunate enough to not have gone through that yet. I had planned to do to for the synchros, but that project has been sidelined for a bit. I wish you luck. I'd definitely get a low profile trans jack though
For mods, I see it as a great start. A 5.2 swap with a bosch computer, Twin turbo and E-85. That's what I would gravitate to. Thanks for sharing!!!
I agree with a twin turbo e85 setup. But no need to swap motors for that, the 5.4 with a built bottom end will handle 1300 whp
The 5.2 is trash lol
@@mach183 such a piece of crap you're right. looked at that and went with reliable boss 302 instead
@@kirkgusta3857 I know this comment is old there not trash inside don’t like the new Shelby being auto … the boss 302 is a nice ride
Thoughts on the 2008 gt500kr?
They are sweet. Basically the same car but with a slightly different heritage and a few odds and ends. Something I'd be more inclined to keep original than modify due to rarity.
I love my car! I could care less if its rejected and doesn't have all the horsepower of the others. There is always going to be someone with more horsepower.
Indeed, I don't think these are actually rejected, but it made for a strong video title. These cars are underrated in my opinion
I have a 14...in my opinion the 13/14 trump's all that came before it. Buyers want the last gen of an icon, peace.
All that comes before to include the 69? 👀
I get what you're saying though and that was more or less the point of this video. I'd have to agree with you
I like my 2013 Boss 302 "Gotta have it green" color. Factory forged inners up to 750 hp safely. 3.73 factory gears and a blast to drive. Head turner also. Only made 740 that color and 4k total Boss cars in '12-'13 .....very collectable.
Mine looks identical as the one in the pic behind you, some mods on mine, up to 600 HP..