Mosesatm said:
Hood pins
Rectangular fog lights
Wide tail lights
Ducktail spoiler
Coupe
Personally, I don't see any reason to call this car a "GT/CS" when calling it a "Mach 1" would be more appropriate. If they are going to call the car a GT/CS then it should have more GT/CS stuff on it. All they are doing is prettying up a Mustang and pulling a name out of the archives, and by doing so they are not honoring the name or doing it justice.
We've had this discussion before. I can understand your expectations for what makes up a true GT/CS--and no one has that criteria down more than me. From that standpoint, I agree. It's like how Hollywood messes up a sequel or doesn't make the film like "how the book was".
However.... I can now say that I've had contact with a key person with the project. In doing so, I've offered anyhting from my archive, and sent jpegs of artwork, stripe details, emblems, stats, etc. This was offered for the folks at Ford to take advantage of these things to make the car "closer" to the idea of the original.
However--having said that--there are some VERY real constrictions on what they can and can't do. It boils down to cost per unit. They tried about 20 different spoilers. Not one ducktail type would work, because they didn't want to use tape to hold it one. The closest available one is the SHELBY spoiler, which will become available as an upgrade.
We talked about the grille--foglights, etc. There was no available grille without a horse to use. Making a new grille would have involved lots of costs to crash test, etc. Not possible. The SVT Shelby guys get what they want--but the Ford and Mustang "SE" team has to do--and get--what they can (and they've been VERY resourceful).
I had hoped for the rear script, but that was too costly- $50k to set up a jig at the factory to mount them.
If you wish to get the coupe look, then buy a convertible, and get that removeable hardtop, which has better look.
No wide taillights exist today to use. Not even for the SHELBY.
I'm sure anyone could retrofit the '68 ACSCO type hood locks on the '07.
If you look closely at the Hertz car, the front fascia and the side scoops are GT/CS. The rear quarter panels are "CS specific" for the '07 production.
As for the motor--that's pretty much a moot point by now. Shelby has the exclusive on that. The SE program is for making a series of Mustangs that honor the earlier marques.
Lastly--I think all that matters is that i was told that it was your enthusiasm, my books, and the '68 version's popularity that motivated Ford to make this version. We at least owe them a thank you for that.
Paul N.