In a time when domestic share of the automotive market continues to decline and when domestics are often forced to offer significant incentives, the success of an the home-built Mustang is extremely significant. And the fact that Ford sees benefits in devoting time and resources to create a more expensive model, the Shelby Cobra GT500, further validates the idea that Americans will buy appealing domestic cars. Lastly, both the regular Mustang and the Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500 show that the muscle car segment is alive and prospering.