Shelby or Parnelli

sacha

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If you had to choose, which one would you take. Some factors to consider:

1. Parnelli Jones will be about $10,000 more.
2. Shelby puts out 500bhp vs. PJ's 370bhp (although PJ is NA)
3. Only 500 PJ's being produced, so more unique.

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Note: I've removed the number 15 from the side of the PJ. I love the car, but am not a fan of the number on the side.

 

timeless2

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sacha said:

Note: I've removed the number 15 from the side of the PJ. I love the car, but am not a fan of the number on the side.

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I'm not picking, but just wanted to clarify to other readers that the number 15 emblems are merely clings that can be removed at any time.

PressRelease said:

....Parnelli’s racing number, 15, removable and reusable static cling race decals...

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4u2nv said:

I'm not picking, but just wanted to clarify to other readers that the number 15 emblems are merely clings that can be removed at any time.

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Thanks. I wasn't aware of that, but it's good to know. Makes the car that much more appealing!

 

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Tough question but i went with Parnelli. More of a collectors item and you still have room to play with the engine.

Just My 2 cents

 

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I'd go with the Shelby, although it may not be as unique, it's got 500 hp. Stock.

 

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Though I like the Saleen PJ model a lot, I'll take a SVT GT500 over one in a second.

 

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If I were a collector I'd take the Parnelli, but I'm not. Even though I am a huge Saleen fan I would pick the Shelby. Cars are to be driven and I'd be too afraid to damage the Parnelli/Saleen.

 

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One of each, please. And I'd also like a Shelby GT-H.

 

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I would take the PJ:
1. its a 5.0
2. less are made better resale
3. 370hp on a N/a motor

I would love to have the GT500 also.

 

Cubsfan

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While my brain says the PJ for all the reasons others have mentioned, my heart would go with the Shelby

 

sacha

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It's interesting. When I posted this poll, I was expecting more people to lean towards Parnelli, but I guess I can understand why so many have picked the Shelby. I will say though, if the PJ had a blower on it I bet the voting would be a lot closer.

 

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The Parnelli is a great looking car, but for me there can be only the Shelby!

 

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Love the PJ car.. Unfortunately I never was able to get my arms around that color.

I am most of the way there with my car already!

 

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Tmack said:

If I were a collector I'd take the Parnelli, but I'm not. Even though I am a huge Saleen fan I would pick the Shelby. Cars are to be driven and I'd be too afraid to damage the Parnelli/Saleen.

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Just looking at your Sig, do you drive the S7?

 

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REDFIRE 05 GT said:

Just looking at your Sig, do you drive the S7?

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I wish I owned an S7. I have a '05 S281 SC with upgraded Saleen S7 Silver paint. It's a slightly different shade of silver than Satin Silver. I really can't tell the difference. It's a hair lighter, but not by much.

 

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It's a hard tossup. I love the Shelby but if I was spending an huge amount on a collectible car the PJ would be it. Either car I'd have a hard time driving every day, especially around here so both would see 5-6 months of duty at best a year. The PJ probably even less but it's just a really cool looking car and for unique-ness it's hard to get more rare that that.