yeah. Ok..

the stripe looks kinda cheesy

Bad Ford! Fake hood scoops are not cool!

Please, if you’re going to make a special looking special edition car with go-fast stripes, at the very least upgrade the suspension and the live-rear axel. Jeeze.

shoot, i didn’t even realize the hood scoop was fake…LAME!!

what’s so “special” about it

“what’s so “specialâ€? about it”

Well ya got the fake hood scoop, the tacky stripes, the front bumper that took a full 3 mins to design on photoshop where they used the COPY & PASTE tool. Then ya got the bullet wheels that have been used for years which are the only thing that looks good on the car, which brings the question: Isn’t it time to design a new style wheel for crying out loud!?

There ya go, that’s what’s so special about it. Go Ford

im sure it appeals to somebody out there……… so i guess they figure they can make money off it

ive never been a fan of rag tops anyways and the other extra junk is in poor taste; but like i said some dumbass will buy it cuz they think it looks cool.

Agree, agree, agree and so on and so fourth. The sad thing is the people that do buy these will probly put even cheesier items on them like “custom” floor mats and “high performance” light bulbs.

PFfffffft….. Fake Scoops.. wow… LAAAAAAAAAME cmon WTF

Hmmm it is probably just a model to give us an idea of the real thing, I like the scoops what I don’t like is the little black thing below the head lights and the fact that it is a convertable (never a fan of convertables), Ford will probably mold the scoops in with the rest of the body, so stop being so lame.

Those will be tacked on scoops. This it the final model.

Talkin’ bout my ge-ge-generation…

“Those will be tacked on scoops. This it the final model.”

They tacked it on just for the purpose to give you an idea we won’t know for sure if it is “tacked” on there or not until it is released. Even if the scoops are tacked on it still looks good except for the black thingy and the convertable deal, I was never a fan of any convertable on any car.

the car is nice loose the stripe
make it more like the rosh

This is ridiculous. There is, according to the article, nothing to distinguish this car from the current production version other than go-fast stripes, a fake hood scoop, custom rims and a revised front fascia. The interior gets aluminum inserts and emblems on the seats. This one of the things I hate about Ford Mustangs – faster looking “special edition” cars with no performance modifications of any kind. The other thing is the stupid amount of scoops these cars seem to attract. The only thing they do is slow the car down; they serve no purpose other than to make you, the buyer, look like an idiot.

moody

saw this on tv during the champ car race yesterday, looked cool…
but now that i can see the whole car in one frame… wtf ford? this is the best special edition you can do?

I like the Ford Mustang but this really looks like a Lame attempt.

Manny, #15: “wtf ford? this is the best special edition you can do?”

No, it’s called the Shelby GT 500.

As a Ford fan I’d have to agree with Richard K, this is a bit of a lame attempt.

I think like, StephenJ said, the Shelby GT500 is a much better option.

If you STILL want to be different, how about Saleen’s Scenic Roof or other offerings? I like the look of Roush’s Mustang too! Mean!

sorry Batman, They are tacked on. Don’t you get it. This is the production model. Geez.

The only thing that could save it is if it has sequential turn indicators like the original. If it doesn’t have that than it is a total waste

Ford launches another loser. Is this company really so lame? What about the cool SVT cars they recently produced? Even the SVT Focus was a cool little car. Who runs this company and do they STILL wear polyester leisure suits and white patent leather loafers?

Gimme a break all you morons, the only real hood scoops on any car is a shaker. There are soooo many fake ones out there on most all cars and trucks. Get over it!

I dont mind it but if I were ford I wouldn’t have shown it in white. It just looks boring the way it is, but if you imagine it in red or blue or even a glossy black with that matte finish stripe it gets cool.

Jim – no. What about all the various Subarus?

Also, don’t call people morons, especially when you’re wrong.

moody

No Thanks! Ford: Adobe Photoshop isn’t made for making new cars! Front Spoilor looks crap too! Normal mustang look better than this!

With few exceptions Mustangs have never had functional scoops, but in my opinion the car is a little bland without the old scoops. Do I wish they were functional? Of course. Am I shocked and horrified that they are not? Absolutely not.

The original California Special wasn’t that great either, so it sticks with the original theme. However it does add some exitement to the line.
So give Ford a break and a little credit!

True, this will not be the car for real car guys.
Since we are a small minority, it will only be our secret :’)

Ugly. And cheap. If you want to know what’s wrong with American iron, just look at this.

After stubbling onto this site I’m totally scared! I plan on buy a 2007 convertable. I didn’t realize how some people felt about them. I’ll check out this site more often. No CA. special for me.

“im sure it appeals to somebody out there”

Yep, bought one..cheezzy taped on hood scoop and all!

It’s much better than ricers. I happen to like this GT/CS. Buying one! And a convertible at that. And we like the hood scoop. Not in white. Either Black or Fire red metalic. Already own a black Mustang GT. Keeping it too.

I like the sound of the Bullit, Boss, and Mach1 coming back. Just add some HP, suspension goodies, in a solid numbered package and I’m in.

I liked the original, but it was a coupe not a convertable and hood scoop has to be functioning if they want my vote.

I guess the ones who are ragging the GT/CS just can’t afford it anyway!

Don’t know how I feel about the GT/CS now!! Thought about perchasing and am now surprised to find that the hood scoop has not function other than wind drag. BUMMER! Does anyone know when the Mach1 is coming back??

I like it!!!! But all these people putting it down, and with such disrespect, I don’t know sounds like a bunch of kids to me…Although everyone has a right to his/her opinion, I’d be interested in knowing what these self elected car critics drive themselves.(4 banger Hondas or Acura’s) I’m sure they are far from being serious car collectors or they would realize that Ford is one of the few companies that rebirthed a legend and at the same respected the integrity of the original!!! That’s something alot of REAL car collector’s will appreciate.

I RECENTLY PURCHESTED A BLACK GTCS ANY ONE WHO THINKS THUS CAR IS A RUN OF THE MILL NEEDS TO TAKE IT OUT AND TACK IT UP TO 5000RPM’S AND DUMP THE CLUTCH. AS FAR AS THE 500 IT LOOKS LIKE CRAP FOR 15,000 OVER STICKER! IF YOU DONT LIKE IT SHUT UP AND BUY ACHEVY . SEE YOU AT THE TRACK!

I owned a new 2005 V6 Convert., and a new 2005 Redfire Met. GT. Have ordered a GTCS Redfire Met with Camel top. Can’t wait to have something Diff. than a regular Mustang. Should be built around 8-11-06. What an exciting deal this will be for a 72 year old mustang freak!!!!!!!

hmmmmmmmm…lets see how many people run there mouths about things they dont know anything about. First of all the gt 500 is now being released, and there are a limited # of them, somewhere in between 5k and 8k. This is also the final year that Carol Shelby puts his name on any car again, so if its marked up 25k well its worth it since these cars havent been made in 25 yrs. Second for the people who rag about the hood scoop being fake, its called a insurance liability if Ford was to produce anything like that. Get a grip and pay some monkey to cut a hole in your hood.

I ordered my Redfire GTCS on 7/01 and can’t wait to have it delivered, since the ETA is approximately 08/14 I have to wait for at least another week. All this negative and lame remarks about the GTCS are probably from the same people that drive those stupid 4cyl rice buckets with those stupid mufflers that make them sound like lawn mowers. If that’s what you like that’s cool I guess, but don’t sit there and bad mouth a true American classic. Go Ford!!!

The original California Special used show or non-functioning scoops. It was called the poor man’s shelby and I think this car shows that. Being a 68 California Special owner I am pleased with the new model and I am probably gonna buy one. The new California Special does the old California Special justice. Bravo Ford.

I just bought an 07′ CA edition coupe with no hood scoop or stripe and I will tell you for the additional $1900 it is well worth it. The interior is much nicer the front and rear spoilers and side scoops make a big diffrence to the exterior. The 1.5 lower to ground does make a difference in handleing. I am not a car expert but the CA is worth an extra couple of bucks.

T-Bone

My redfire CS coupe will be delivered in 6 weeks. That woman who read the bubble-gum blog above and backed out of an opportunity to own one of these Mustangs will regret it. Look at the comments from CS buyers!
The CS was made for class at an affordable price, just like it’s namesake. If you’re poor, go for the V6. If ya want speed, pay a bundle more and go with the Shelby–if you can find one. I bet when I build up my CS–at a much lower price tag than the Shelby–it will earn respect off the line.
What comparable car surpasses the Mustang? The new Camaro looks good from the front fender back, but every time I see the front end I chuckle–it looks like a grinning monkey! The only car IN ITS CLASS that may compete with the Mustang, when it hits the ground, is the Challenger. We’ll see. . . .

It’s finally here. I picked up my GTCS redfire metallic on Sunday 8/20, and she’s beautiful. Everywhere I go, people give me a thumbs up, and some guys even got out of their truck to take pictures of it, I thought that was really cool. So, to all those idiots putting down the GTCS, I bet you wouldn’t be doing that if you could afford to own one.

i just bought a GTCS 5 speed, black with 2 toned black and grey interior. This is one hell of a nice car. It turns heads everywhere I go. And for power, its got plenty of it. all u haters talking bad about it are just punk kids or people who cant afford it. even just seeing in front of u , u would be amazed. Just imagine diving it.

PS…It will be sitting right next to my ‘89 Rally Sport,350cu.in.,TTop,700r4 Camaro!Yeeeeaaaah Baaaabbbaby!!!LORD, give me overtime for all the rear tires…

i own a black 07 mustang GT/CS and its definately worth every penny. the looks i get when driving it in the city or highway is unbelieveable. the thumbs up and the comments i get about how badass the car looks is also a plus when i get out of my car so for all those that are jealous of such a beautiful car are just jealous they cant afford it so dont knock it just because u cant rock it. for the TRUE mustang owners/lovers out there they know what its like to own and love such a badass car….