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Title: The ugliest?
Post by: Coralsnake on August 26, 2024, 01:16:54 PM
Is this the ugliest car Shelby put his name on?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-dodge-lancer-2/
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: 67 GT350 on August 26, 2024, 01:33:05 PM
That is funny, my friend bought one new, I could have bought it for 2K....I was going to use it as my winter car.
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: Bob Gaines on August 26, 2024, 01:35:53 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 26, 2024, 01:16:54 PMIs this the ugliest car Shelby put his name on?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-dodge-lancer-2/
I think the 69 Shelby De Mexico cars would also be in the running for the top dog on that list.   
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: CharlesTurner on August 26, 2024, 02:07:55 PM
So is just a sticker on the rear that makes this a 'Shelby'?
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: tesgt350 on August 26, 2024, 03:20:56 PM
First one I have seen without the Shelby Valve Cover and the Fancier Seats.
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: FL SAAC on August 26, 2024, 04:13:50 PM
Folks was there ever a doubt ?

M.O.P.A.R. = MY OLD PIG AIN'T RUNNING

A very close second are the Oldsmobiles...
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: 683760 on August 26, 2024, 08:33:21 PM
The actual Shelby Lancers were 87s. This is just an ES turbo. 
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: Coralsnake on August 26, 2024, 10:17:19 PM
Does that mean its not an original decal?
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: 683760 on August 27, 2024, 07:15:35 AM
That is correct. Might be an original decal but not installed by the owner or previous owner
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: FL SAAC on August 27, 2024, 11:27:22 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on August 26, 2024, 01:35:53 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 26, 2024, 01:16:54 PMIs this the ugliest car Shelby put his name on?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-dodge-lancer-2/
I think the 69 Shelby De Mexico cars would also be in the running for the top dog on that list.  


Ya think ?   Naaaaaa
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: FL SAAC on August 27, 2024, 11:30:31 AM
Look at this 1969 in the good old USA

It's a beauty!

And this 1968 in Mejico

Even though its VERDE.....esta muy bonito!
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on August 27, 2024, 02:02:07 PM
Shelby never built 4 doors until Iacocca tried to tie the Shelby magic to substandard automobiles. Shelby being one to never turndown a payday was happy to participate.
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: Coralsnake on August 27, 2024, 02:12:28 PM
I will have to respectfully disagree, Mr Gaines, that coupe conversion was genius!

I wonder if Mr Marti can identify the cars in his database?

Whats holding them back is there is no good hype man
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: J_Speegle on August 27, 2024, 03:02:31 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 27, 2024, 02:12:28 PMI will have to respectfully disagree, Mr Gaines, that coupe conversion was genius!

I wonder if Mr Marti can identify the cars in his database?

Not sure if Kevin got access to Mexico plant records or for that matter records for plants outside of the US
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: Bob Gaines on August 28, 2024, 09:24:52 AM
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 27, 2024, 02:12:28 PMI will have to respectfully disagree, Mr Gaines, that coupe conversion was genius!

I wonder if Mr Marti can identify the cars in his database?

Whats holding them back is there is no good hype man
Of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder but the coupe conversion to fastback reminds me of a false store front on a old western movie set and that is just one thing about the car that makes me shudder.
Title: Re: The ugliest?
Post by: shelbymann1970 on September 04, 2024, 08:01:44 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on August 28, 2024, 09:24:52 AM
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 27, 2024, 02:12:28 PMI will have to respectfully disagree, Mr Gaines, that coupe conversion was genius!

I wonder if Mr Marti can identify the cars in his database?

Whats holding them back is there is no good hype man
Of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder but the coupe conversion to fastback reminds me of a false store front on a old western movie set and that is just one thing about the car that makes me shudder.
They still look a lot better than the Chrysler cars.