Just a quick update,
I was sooo excited when I bought this car....I had not had a vintage Mustang in 7 years and was really looking forward to investing some good fun time and money into making it a awesome cruiser. I had NO intention of ever selling it as I had regretted selling my 1969 Big Block GT Sportsroof. Then the second love of my life came knocking. A 2003 Cobra, at first it was very easy to pass on this car, as I thought it was just another '03 Cobra.....then I found out that it was Part of the Champcar World Series, as a huge fan, I knew I had no choice but to sell the Mach and snag it!
So take a look at what I gave up my '70 Mach for...hopefully you will agree, as a Champcar fan, it was quite a find.
In 2003 Ford became the title sponser and sole engine supplier to the Champ Car World Series (the original Indycar series before the IRL joke) When Ford did this, they provided 5 SVT Flagship vehicles to act as Fastlap Pace Cars. These cars would take VIP's and such for hot laps around the track in between on track activities, and act as the actual pace car for the race at all of the races that took place.
These 5 SVT vehicles were jokingly dubbed "The Fabulous Five"
So when the Champcar World Series and the IRL merged, the IRL stayed the same and Champcar, in reality, just dissolved....very sad, it was a far better series and the racing has been lackluster since. All of Champcars assets were put up for auction. Timing, video, audio, cars, scooters, office equipment, semi's Featherlight trailers, a handfull of previous Pace Cars...all of it. Mysteriously missing from the auction list was the 5 SVT Pace cars. Their whereabouts were unknown until June when word on the street was that Miller Motorsports Park was selling some un-needed vehicles. Thanks to some slueth work by two of my good friends Aaron, and Sam, The Fabulous 5 were located. The Silver Coupe was purchased by two employees to use as a track car.
Photo provided by 91notchback
The Sonic Blue convert was sold to a vendor of MMP for trade work. The status of the Lightning is unknown. We all know where the Redfire coupe has ended up! And last but not least....The 2003 Supercharged Sonic Blue Focus....It remains at MMP....NOT for sale for the time being.
Photo provided by 91notchback
So sit back and enjoy The options and pictures of one of the Champcar Fastlap Pace Cars......
Fuel Safe Racing Fuel cell
Brembo Grand Turismo Front Brakes with two piece slotted rotors
Cobra "R" Front Brake Duct Kit
Full 6 point cage (Upholstered!)
5 point racing harness's
Kenny Brown Rear IRS diff cooler
Kenny Brown Camber Caster Plates
Kenny Brown Strut tower Brace
Kenny Brown style frame connectors and ladder system
Kenny Brown Driveshaft Loop
Kenny Brown Bump Steer Outer Tie Rod ends
Koni Yellow Coil over front and rear suspension
K&N FIPK kit
Fire suppression system
Whelen Track Strobe light system
One Gynormous Triangle shaped Hole in the roof for the aero Strobe Light
Custom designed catback to allow previously unheard of rear exit exhaust with Fuel cell and IRS
Master power kill system
Here are some more action shots in its hey day!
Took her to work and threw her up on a hoist....when the weather warms up I am going to detail the undercarriage, Here are some pics of the dirty underside goodies for now!
Johnny
P.S. Looks like I will be able to legally run slicks.......no more deceit!!!!!!!!
I really am dying to take it out and drive it a little, I have rounded up almost all of the decals, Here are some shots in my garage, under the hood and my new accessories for showing it in the spring!
Johnny
P.S. Yes it has a vin and other then the somewhat loud exhaust, it is street legal
Took the Cobra and the Mach to the Skypark (small local airport)for a photo shoot. Only two pics are ready so far, tell me what you guys think.
Johnny
P.S. Props to the amazing Trent Bray for his talents and gear! Very professional and reasonably priced