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Question - 4/27/2008 5:52:06 PM   
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Ok. So I have a question. This guy told my dad that he just bought one of the knight rider cars....he said it was the shelby but it wasnt supercharged and only had around 345hp....and only 5000 were made.....true??? i thought the knight rider car was supercharged and was the KR......details please.....

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RE: Question - 4/27/2008 6:26:31 PM   
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from what i have heard the knight rider cars were v6's with body kits 2 resemble the KR the kr's werent being sold yet

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RE: Question - 4/27/2008 6:40:31 PM   
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well he said it was a 4.6

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RE: Question - 4/27/2008 7:34:43 PM   
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The TV Show made KITT out to be a GT500KR.  However, I highly doubt these are being sold unless some dealer happened to have a KR they turned into a KITT look a like.  Or a V6 or GT they turned into a look a like for that matter. 

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RE: Question - 4/27/2008 7:44:13 PM   
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ill have to go look at it...ill take some pics

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RE: Question - 4/27/2008 11:07:20 PM   
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More then likely he bought a Shelby GT or GTH.

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RE: Question - 4/28/2008 7:40:57 AM   
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ORIGINAL: 03sixbanger

Ok. So I have a question. This guy told my dad that he just bought one of the knight rider cars....he said it was the shelby but it wasnt supercharged and only had around 345hp....and only 5000 were made.....true??? i thought the knight rider car was supercharged and was the KR......details please.....






Here are the specs for both cars (sold as a pair),Sold for $150,000 for both. They are 4.6 V8's, I hope this helps.

LotNumber665.1 Hammer Price150000.00
Year2008
CarMakeFORD
CarModelMUSTANG GT
CarStyle"ATTACK MODE KITT"
ExteriorColorBLACK Interiorcolor  Cylinders  Engine  Transmission 
SummaryThe star in the "Knight Rider" movie which premiered on NBC in February 2008. Inspired by the new Shelby GT500 KR. Proceeds to benefit Salute To Education. Special conditions apply. Sold as a pair with Lot #665, "KITT" from Knight Rider. DescriptionFord partnered with NBC to create a new KITT supercar, inspired by the new Shelby GT500 KR, to star in the "Knight Rider" movie which premiered on NBC on February 17, 2008. The "attack" mode KITT started with a black Mustang GT with 4.6 Liter with auto trans, custom front valance/grille based on GT500 KR, carbon graphite chin spoiler, custom rear bumper cover, custom side feux air scoops, custom side skirt/rocker panel, two-tiered rear spoiler, custom window rear window insert, custom turn signal trim, custom headlight trim brow and 20" Forged Black Aluminum wheel (8 1/2" front, 10" Rear). Performance features include Brembo Brakes, a FR3 Handling Pack and Ford Racing Mufflers with stainless tips. All proceeds from the sale of these cars will be donated to Salute To Education giving the winning bidder an opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause while owning a pair of truly unique vehicles. **SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY. SOLD AS A PAIR WITH LOT #665 "KITT" FROM KNIGHT RIDER**LotNumber665 Hammer Price150000.00 Year2008 CarMakeFORD CarModelMUSTANG GT CarStyle"KITT" FROM KNIGHT RIDER ExteriorColorBLACK Interiorcolor  CylindersV8 Engine4.6L TransmissionAUTOMATIC SummaryThe star in the "Knight Rider" movie which premiered on NBC in February 2008. Inspired by the new Shelby GT500 KR. Proceeds will benefit Salute To Education. Special conditions apply.

Sold as a pair with Lot #665.1, "Attack Mode KITT".
DescriptionFord partnered with NBC to create a new KITT supercar, inspired by the new Shelby GT500 KR, to star in the "Knight Rider" movie which premiered on NBC on February 17, 2008. The "hero" KITT is built off a black Mustang GT with 4.6 Liter and was upfitted with a Ford Racing Whipple Super-charger to make 400 horsepower. Additional performance elements include a 6-piston Brembro Brakes, FR3 Handling Pack, High Flow Ford Racing X-Pipe and Ford Racing Mufflers with stainless tips. The exterior sports the GT500 KR fiberglass hood with KITT heartbeat light installed, Shelby GT500 front and rear bumper covers, matte black LeMans stripes, matte finish Rocker Panel, GT500 KR rear spoilers and 20" forged aluminum wheel (8 1/2" front, 10" Rear). The KITT interior has been completely renovated with props that display KITT's supercar capabilities. All proceeds from the sale of these cars will be donated to Salute To Education giving the winning bidder an opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause while owning a pair of truly unique vehicles. **SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY. SOLD AS A PAIR WITH LOT #665.1 "ATTACK MODE KITT"**

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RE: Question - 4/28/2008 7:51:23 AM   
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RE: Question - 4/28/2008 7:53:11 AM   
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