I actually had a $1000 deposit on a Shay and was anxiously awaiting a production number. It would have sold very well I suspect. I heard they had a major problem because of the 5 MPH bumper requirement back then which killed it. They did return my full deposit though. I am happy with the 2005 Anniversary model I do own and it is definitely a lot better car than the Shay would have been because of the technology improvements