In 2014, Ford introduced the third generation Mustang Shelby GT350, a powerful and track-focused vehicle. It was designed to compete with other high-performance cars such as the Chevrolet Corvette C7, Porsche 911 S, and BMW M4. The starting price for the 2017 model was around $49,000, excluding additional costs like the gas-guzzler tax.

Interestingly, the owner of a 2017 blue Mustang Shelby GT350 had initially planned to save $60,000 for a downpayment on a house when he was 19 years old. However, he became apprehensive about the complexities of the home-buying process. Ultimately, he decided to use the money for the purchase of the sports car instead.