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The Grey Ghost
GT Owner
I've heard numerous stories of our cars being confused with other makes.
The one that really got me was on our way home from the rally in NOLA last year.
We had problems with our F350 and had to leave it at a FORD dealership in Arkansas for a week.
We're in the back lot of the dealership unloading the GT out of the trailer to drive the remaining 350 miles back to KC.
2 guys from the front office are back there trying to help.
As we're winching it out of the trailer, the first guy asks "what kind of car is that?" and then the second one questions "is that a Corvette?"
Now I know people easily confuse these for other cars, but I looked at them both and said "where do you guys work?, you have a poster of this in the showroom". (the red side of the 2 sided poster).
I just had to walk away..........
The one that really got me was on our way home from the rally in NOLA last year.
We had problems with our F350 and had to leave it at a FORD dealership in Arkansas for a week.
We're in the back lot of the dealership unloading the GT out of the trailer to drive the remaining 350 miles back to KC.
2 guys from the front office are back there trying to help.
As we're winching it out of the trailer, the first guy asks "what kind of car is that?" and then the second one questions "is that a Corvette?"
Now I know people easily confuse these for other cars, but I looked at them both and said "where do you guys work?, you have a poster of this in the showroom". (the red side of the 2 sided poster).
I just had to walk away..........
It's also funny to listen to people talk about the car. Tonight was the Shelby Mid-american Cruise in Tulsa. I was sitting with my wife and son about 10 feet behind the GT. Two guys came up and began talking amongst each other about how the doors open. After it was all said and done, they decided that you pull the "door handle" (front hatch release or gas door release) and the doors butterfly up from the top.
Two other guys were also talking about the car. At that point it was definitely a European car made in 2003.
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Two other guys were also talking about the car. At that point it was definitely a European car made in 2003.
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A couple of changes to the usual this spring. I've heard a number of people explaining my GT as a GT500.
Also, people seem to be asking if they can take a picture. In the past they just did..
Also, people seem to be asking if they can take a picture. In the past they just did..
PL510*Jeff
Well-known member
Generally they all ask, if I'm near the GT. Not unusual for people to wait around until I get back to the car, and then ask.
Best comment :" Now That's A Nice Hot Rod." from the builder of Best in Show at Grand National's. Quite a statement.
twobjshelbys
GT Owner
BlackICE
GT Owner
I get that if I call my local dealer for parts. You don't have that problem with Torrie.
twobjshelbys
GT Owner
Yeah, I got that too and then the parts manager came in - he saw me pull up - and he's now my best bud at the dealership
sr71
GT Owner
At a car show...older gentleman, shakes his head and says "it's going 100 miles per hour before you even start it."
That comment was used later in reference to a ticket from a very young RCMP officer for an "estimated" 20 over..head on estimate, cherries came on before we even passed, so no frame of reference. Beat the charge, but I claim the only ticket in the GT community for looking too fast.
That comment was used later in reference to a ticket from a very young RCMP officer for an "estimated" 20 over..head on estimate, cherries came on before we even passed, so no frame of reference. Beat the charge, but I claim the only ticket in the GT community for looking too fast.
I'm stopped at a red light. It turns green. The car to my right backs into the car behind him. Turns out, he put his car in park to take picture my GT then accidentally put it in reverse instead of drive.
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Gentlemen,
My favorite occurred many years ago when the GT Forum held a gathering at the Indy 500. A group of us were pulling into the infield in a line of GT's and I came to a stop at an intersection with my windows down. A guy about 30 years old in a dirty T-shirt was holding a diaper bag in one hand and a 2 or three year old child was holding his other hand. His heavy set wife was beside him holding an infant. They were all wearing flip-flops and he didn't look too happy as he stared right into my eyes and said to me, "Man, I wish I was you".
Chip
My favorite occurred many years ago when the GT Forum held a gathering at the Indy 500. A group of us were pulling into the infield in a line of GT's and I came to a stop at an intersection with my windows down. A guy about 30 years old in a dirty T-shirt was holding a diaper bag in one hand and a 2 or three year old child was holding his other hand. His heavy set wife was beside him holding an infant. They were all wearing flip-flops and he didn't look too happy as he stared right into my eyes and said to me, "Man, I wish I was you".
Chip
bonehead
GT Owner
That was probably more a statement about you than the car, but LOL-worthy nonetheless
Xcentric
GT Owner
I have witnesses to this today.
Older woman (yes, older than me) puts her head in the open driver window. Out comes her head. She calls to her similar aged girlfriend, "come here, you have to smell this." Next, two old ladies are sniffing my interior. My car's interior, that is.
One to the other: "Isn't that nice?"
After they pull their heads out...
Me: You ladies like that?
Them: Oh yes.
Me: Well, that's me.
Older woman (yes, older than me) puts her head in the open driver window. Out comes her head. She calls to her similar aged girlfriend, "come here, you have to smell this." Next, two old ladies are sniffing my interior. My car's interior, that is.
One to the other: "Isn't that nice?"
After they pull their heads out...
Me: You ladies like that?
Them: Oh yes.
Me: Well, that's me.
bonehead
GT Owner
Xcentric
GT Owner
OMFW...that is hilarious! Not at all the same though. The old lady hit on me later. You know, desire smells like that to some people.
wtf bonehead...do you have a repository of this stuff just waiting for the moment to unleash?
wtf bonehead...do you have a repository of this stuff just waiting for the moment to unleash?
Change to read "berry farm bus" in the left turn lane and GT in the center lane and you have my own experience.
By the time #1079 'squirted' through the intersection on the next 'green' traffic was just ALL screwed up 'round there.
'Glad the GT was the lead car in the center lane. :wink
BlackICE
GT Owner
The most common comment EP got while 1079 was on the road, I guess miracles happen...
...your car isn't in the garage.
...your car isn't in the garage.
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