Ready to find my '05-'06 GT; who might be selling?


Beez

GT Owner
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Oct 28, 2016
195
South Denver
Found my Tungsten No stripe!

1/23/17 Edit - This thread has been titled "Searching for my '05-'06 GT - who might be selling?" Now I am going to use the same thread for my "New Owner - Here's what I got!" posts.

Here is my best pic so far, followed by the original 12/20/16 post. Then I'll be adding some new pics and info onto the page 5 area. Thanks for looking and sharing my experience!





(12/20/16) With funding arranged, it is time to begin the serious fun of searching in earnest.

I am looking for an all-original paint, no-stories car. Picturing about half Garage-Queen, half well-cared for Driver. Mileage range 5k - 25k. Light mods OK like pulley/tune, maybe exhaust or bumper delete (if all original parts included) but not much more than that.

I just want the price to represent a good value for the individual car's given pluses and minuses. This should reflect the reality that the market has softened in the buyer's favor somewhat during the past 6 - 12 months.

Now here is where I am going to make this a lot harder on myself - I have gradually gone from fondness to lust for the no-center-stripe cars. I think I'll allow myself a month or two of aiming for one, but will eventually relinquish that criteria if it proves too elusive.

Color preferences: Blue, Silver, Gray - about a tie for first. Red, White - tie for second. Black third. Yellow, Heritage not in the running.

I would enjoy hearing from anyone here about your own car, even if you are unsure what the future holds, or for any other leads/tips.

:cheers
Brian
Denver area
 
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FENZO

GT Owner
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Jul 7, 2008
1,518
Lafayette, CO
Good luck with your search. When you find it, let's go for a drive.
 

jaxgt

GT Owner
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Jul 12, 2006
2,794
These are exciting times for you. Enjoy them. A blue no stripe car will be tough to find.
A silver and gray also hard to find without stripes. I beleive most stripe deletes are black, which I am partial to.
Make sure you get your prospective purchase carefully imspected by a known pro.
Good luck!
 

fjpikul

GT Owner
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Jan 4, 2006
11,475
Belleville, IL
I think you'll have a hard time with all the regulars here not selling. Talk to Shelby at Elite motors or Marv Rose.
 

RickH

GT Owner
Mar 5, 2015
426
Florida
Look on Ebay. There is a 2005 White/blue stripe, 2 option 14,000 mile car for $249,900.
 

Tomcat

GT Owner
 
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BtwoG

GT Owner
Dec 8, 2013
1,039
Atlanta, GA
Good luck Brian. If you find one you like, jump on it. And make sure you get a PPI.
 

Beez

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Oct 28, 2016
195
South Denver
Thanks for all the encouragement, everyone!

I'm scouting ebay, autotrader, cars.com and eliteautosllc.com regularly. Good reminder to check americansupers.com, and I should give Shelby and Marv calls as well.

I would really love to find a private owner opportunity right here!
 

Specracer

GT Owner
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Nov 28, 2005
7,081
MA
Pick up the phone, as MANY deals happen where the cars are never listed.
 

stephen_becker

Permanent Vacation
Jan 26, 2006
270
atlanta, ga & charleston, sc
I have a 2005 white 3 option, one owner, 1,300 mile no stories car for $ 299,000 / private owner, non advertised / call or email me for details SGB 770-900-5532
 

soroush

Ford Gt Owner
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Aug 8, 2007
5,256
good luck on your search....

there is a blue no stripe hennessy car on eBay at the moment
 

BAT

GT Owner
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Oct 11, 2012
946
Central Mitten
Do not put a time frame on finding your car...it will happen. Do not settle and be patient.
 

jaxgt

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Jul 12, 2006
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I don't know either car, so I suspect the dealers selling them acquired them out of town, but can't be 100% sure. I think the white car has been there for quite a while.
 
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Tomcat

GT Owner
I don't know either car, so I suspect the dealers selling them acquired them out of town, but can't be 100% sure. I think the white car has been there for quite a while.

I have been seeing the white one at the beach for over a year (when visiting my Mom).
 

jaxgt

GT Owner
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Jul 12, 2006
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See post by THamonGT.

If you like white, or would even consider it, buy that car asap and be done, and go have fun.
Dont mess with the used car dealers in Jacksonville you mentioned to at best maybe save a few bucks, and have an unknown car with who knows what unknown expensive $$$ issues
 
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vyprgt2

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Sep 9, 2005
609
CA
I have no connection with the advertised car, but the Tungsten car on autotrader seems like a very likely candidate for Beez- it is his preferred color, has no top stripes, has 9K miles, and $257500 seems like a very low asking price if the car checks out.
 

Tomcat

GT Owner
I have no connection with the advertised car, but the Tungsten car on autotrader seems like a very likely candidate for Beez- it is his preferred color, has no top stripes, has 9K miles, and $257500 seems like a very low asking price if the car checks out.

My tungsten has quicksilver side stripes...was black an "option"?
 

FENZO

GT Owner
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Jul 7, 2008
1,518
Lafayette, CO
My tungsten has quicksilver side stripes...was black an "option"?

The side stripe decals are too high on the door.... doubt that was a factory mistake. They were added later.

Oh.. and Tungsten cars didn't come with black stripes.
 
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donnymac

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Sep 26, 2008
729
West Texas
Just an FYI. Sight unseen, I bought my GTs from Shelby. I shopped nowhere else. Peace of mind was my issue and his reputation cured any concern I had. If you don't buy from a GT authority, you need a PPI from a qualified source like the GT Guys or buy a car that you know inside out. Good luck with your search.
 
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jaxgt

GT Owner
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Jul 12, 2006
2,794
Just an FYI. Sight unseen, I bought my GTs from Shelby. I shopped nowhere else. Peace of mind was my issue and his reputation cured any concern I had. If you don't buy from a GT authority, you need a PPI from a qualified source or buy a car that you know inside out. Good luck with your search.

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