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Pacman808 · 01-16-2017, 11:35 PM

Hi Everyone,

Don't need any introductions for this car. We all know that this actually car cost about $100k Cdn, and it has a 5.2L V8 that cranks out 526 Bhp and 429lb-ft torque. It weighs 130lbs lighter than the standard GT350, which shaves 0.4 secs to 100 kmph. It's the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R. Ford only produced 37 units of this car, and #001 was sold for $1 million dollars at Barrett Jackson Auction. This powerful and one of the best Mustangs to date has been faithfully recreated to scale by GT Spirit.

I must say, GT Spirit and Ottomobile have been on a Ford run these days.. First Otto released a 1/18 2016 Ford Focus RS back in Oct 2016, then they released a 1/12 scale 67' Mustang GT500 back in Nov 2016, and then GT Spirit released a GT350R in white and blue back in Nov 2016. Soon GT will have a Mustang by Bojix Design (ugly) and the original GT40 MK1 (which will arrive in March 2017). That's a lot of Fords...

GT Spirit originally released a white version of the GT350R. 1500 to be exact. But, if you collect models from GT, chances are they will release a European or Asian only model car. And and these models are usually in a different colour and produced in a lower amount (504 pieces) compared to the "mainline" release. If you live in North America, tough luck getting one locally.

For the Shelby GT350R, GT Spirit produced 504 pieces of the GT350R in blue. This blue is the same blue Ford used for the GT350R for it's North American debut in Detroit. I was lucky to get one of the blue GT350R for a decent price.

I have a white version of the GT350R, and I was somewhat disappointed with the QC on mine. The decals, window mask and rear spoiler had some issues. I was hesitate at getting the Blue version at first, but I must say it looks better than white. Fearing the QC, I was taken by surprised when I received mine. The paint, decals, window trims, and rear spoiler had no defects. It was very close to a perfect model. Upon further inspection, I did noticed that there is a very small dimple on the hood near the wipers on mine. And my white version has it too... I wonder if it was part of the curing process for resin? But other than that issue, GT did capture the shape and panel lines of the car very good.

Over all I really do like the blue version over the white GT350R. Maybe I find white kinda boring...I only wish GT made the Red version instead of white.

Enjoy the pics. And comments are welcomed.

Happy Collecting!

William

01-16-2017, 11:35 PM	#3368
Pacman808 Proud to be called a RS Regular! Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Burnaby Posts: 143 Thanked 510 Times in 105 Posts Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Everyone, Don't need any introductions for this car. We all know that this actually car cost about $100k Cdn, and it has a 5.2L V8 that cranks out 526 Bhp and 429lb-ft torque. It weighs 130lbs lighter than the standard GT350, which shaves 0.4 secs to 100 kmph. It's the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R. Ford only produced 37 units of this car, and #001 was sold for $1 million dollars at Barrett Jackson Auction. This powerful and one of the best Mustangs to date has been faithfully recreated to scale by GT Spirit. I must say, GT Spirit and Ottomobile have been on a Ford run these days.. First Otto released a 1/18 2016 Ford Focus RS back in Oct 2016, then they released a 1/12 scale 67' Mustang GT500 back in Nov 2016, and then GT Spirit released a GT350R in white and blue back in Nov 2016. Soon GT will have a Mustang by Bojix Design (ugly) and the original GT40 MK1 (which will arrive in March 2017). That's a lot of Fords... GT Spirit originally released a white version of the GT350R. 1500 to be exact. But, if you collect models from GT, chances are they will release a European or Asian only model car. And and these models are usually in a different colour and produced in a lower amount (504 pieces) compared to the "mainline" release. If you live in North America, tough luck getting one locally. For the Shelby GT350R, GT Spirit produced 504 pieces of the GT350R in blue. This blue is the same blue Ford used for the GT350R for it's North American debut in Detroit. I was lucky to get one of the blue GT350R for a decent price. I have a white version of the GT350R, and I was somewhat disappointed with the QC on mine. The decals, window mask and rear spoiler had some issues. I was hesitate at getting the Blue version at first, but I must say it looks better than white. Fearing the QC, I was taken by surprised when I received mine. The paint, decals, window trims, and rear spoiler had no defects. It was very close to a perfect model. Upon further inspection, I did noticed that there is a very small dimple on the hood near the wipers on mine. And my white version has it too... I wonder if it was part of the curing process for resin? But other than that issue, GT did capture the shape and panel lines of the car very good. Over all I really do like the blue version over the white GT350R. Maybe I find white kinda boring...I only wish GT made the Red version instead of white. Enjoy the pics. And comments are welcomed. Happy Collecting! William Last edited by Pacman808; 01-17-2017 at 09:38 PM.