CAR OWNER

TAUFIK WENGER KONASVT –2012

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

SHELBY GT500

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

WHEN I SAW THE S197 MUSTANG FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE END OF 2004, IT WAS CLEAR TO ME...

I have had a passion for Ford since I started driving. Briefly about me, I come from Switzerland and am 49 years old. My first car was a XR4ti Merkur (in Europe these are called Sierras). My second Ford was a Sierra Cosworth.

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

When I saw the S197 Mustang for the first time at the end of 2004, it was clear to me that the next vehicle will be a Mustang GT, which I then bought and had in my possession from 2005 - 2012.

In 2012 it happened again. I met the Kona Blue Shelby which I could not resist, so off to the dealer and the 2005 GT was payment given.

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

The Shelby has gradually changed individually and the joy of the vehicle is still like the first day.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

Mods

• 4V 5.4L DOHC V8 Supercharged Eaton M122 with smaller pulley

• Niche Essen M147 Matte Black staggered wheels

• Michelin Pilot Sport 255/35 and 295/30 tires

• H&R lowering springs 45mm

• Steeda Billet rear lower control arms with poly ends

• Riff Automotive strut bar

• Converted 15” disc brakes with 3 piston Brembos

• 2013/14 GT500 OEM tail lights and axleback mufflers

• Trufiber and Anderson Composite carbon fiber rear spoiler, rear diffuser, hood vent, radiator cover, fuse box cover, battery and master cylinder covers, cold air intake

• Shelby GT500 engine cap set (Blue/ Carbon)

• Samco hose kit (Blue)