I could not agree more, I am a De Tom convert, the shelbys were fun but were always seen (in 1989) as expensive mustangs. for me this newly purchased mustang is a trip down memory lane, a really fun driver. i don't have to worry about like a rock in the road taking out the oil pan and driveways are not a challenge, but let's not forget where we are! I view driving the De Tomaso cars as a special event now! Because i have not been with mustang in my local mustang club for 5 years My club has accepted the De Tom cars as their own, which for an orphan like the Pantera it has been a nice place to call home.........May God Keep Our Service Men and Woman Safe and Home soon...