[Guest]

My fascination with concept cars continues, the latest addition is AUTOart Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept. Took me awhile to find Guardsman Blue within my budget but I finally did. Nothing really pops out above and beyond your typical AUTOart. The doors are kept in place with a little magnetic embedded in the door. AUTOart always does a great job replicating wheels and the GR-1 is no exception. Rear hatch is sealed (boo). Front hood is forward opening with very nice engine detail. Enjoy the pics!

 

[mairandeddy]

I've never seen one of these before, neither in diecast nor pics of 1:1.....so thanks for sharing {K}

It really is a cool design and looks very distinctive - bit like a fusion of the GT40s with the Shelby Cobra Daytonas.....

Surprising for AUTOart to have the rear hatch sealed tho'.....

 

[Guest]

No problem. The car is available in Blue, Silver, and Chrome, the ladder fetching some series $$$

 

[Catcher]

Congratulations on the addition. Saw the silver one today at the local store, this is a sharp looking concept. The blue version looks more striking.

 

[deSikers]

it's very cool !!! i don't know autoart has released in this colour too. My favorite colour ! is this new release after the chrome one?

Ohhh i love it! Great addition mate !!!

 

[Guest]

it's very cool !!! i don't know autoart has released in this colour too. My favorite colour ! is this new release after the chrome one?

Ohhh i love it! Great addition mate !!!

Thank you. No this is definitely not a new release they came out in 2008. Both Silver and Blue were released in limited numbers. The chrome/polished edition was released in 2010 I believe.

 

[deSikers]

Thank you. No this is definitely not a new release they came out in 2008. Both Silver and Blue were released in limited numbers. The chrome/polished edition was released in 2010 I believe.

i see. thank you so much for the info !

 

[Guest]

I love this car. I have watched the rerun of the tv show about its creation I don't know how many times. However though I think it was never made in blue, but anyway, it looks **** in this livery.
The model looks pretty well made .
Congrats

 

[Mike K]

Great addition! Where did you find it? I had one and mistakenly sold it, and need to buy another one

 

[Guest]

Great addition! Where did you find it? I had one and mistakenly sold it, and need to buy another one

Montreal $87 plus $13 shipping. There is another auction in Toronto that came up recently...

 

[Gavin]

Nice add...I don't collect concepts, but this looks fantastic in blue. The silver one doesn't do much for me, though.

 

[MGGMB]

Such a beautiful car...congrats on the add!

 

[Guest]

Nice add...I don't collect concepts, but this looks fantastic in blue. The silver one doesn't do much for me, though.

My thoughts exactly, that is why I waited so long to find a Blue at the right price. Not a fan of the chrome/pilished either.

 

[Pathfinder]

I have come back into diecasts after some time off due to unemployment and other personal issues. This specific model is one I would like to acquire - the Guardsman blue version - but no one seems to have any. All I can find is the polished aluminum or "chrome" version for upwards of $200.

Are there any forums here or elsewhere where I can post a "Wanted" note?

Interesting note, as I am sure you are all aware, ol' Shel was in his 80's when he designed this car! Not to mention helping with the 2013 Mustang GT-500 right before he passed away.

Thanks all.