Jost Capito, Head of SVT , Leaving Ford

[jdm99svt]

Not sure if this is 'new' info but I just saw this. I wonder what the future has in store for SVT now?

http://blog.caranddriver.com/exclus...erformance-vehicles-leaving-ford/?redirect=no

 

[svtfocus2cobra]

I'm probably wrong but I'm just gonna say my bet is Jamal Hameedi will take his spot.

 

[thepizz]

He probably couldn't stomach being "in bed" with Carroll Shelby anymore.

 

[Silver2003Cobra]

here's who needs to head SVT..

 

[Ironhand]

SVT needs a renegade for its lead.

 

[kevinatfms]

^agree 100%, that is why john coletti was the man. i bought the book iron fist, lead foot and when you take into account how he trashed on the proposed 02 cobra it really shows that he wanted the top performing car SVT could build.

i hope the next is a true enthusiast and not another "suit"/bean counter.

 

[03cobrah]

 

[Five-ohh-Love]

Coletti FTW!
If he came back to svt it would be like a badass sequel to an already badass movie lol. What does he even do now a days?

 

[2KBlackGT]

Coletti FTW!
If he came back to svt it would be like a badass sequel to an already badass movie lol. What does he even do now a days?

From my experiance most (not all) sequels were shitty compared to the original lol

 

[soccerman002]

Coletti FTW!
If he came back to svt it would be like a badass sequel to an already badass movie lol. What does he even do now a days?

He is the President and COO of EcoMotors.

And I agree w/the above posts that it's time to start making Cobras again and drop the Shelby nameplate.

 

[wvmystichrome]

^agree 100%, that is why john coletti was the man. i bought the book iron fist, lead foot and when you take into account how he trashed on the proposed 02 cobra it really shows that he wanted the top performing car SVT could build.

i hope the next is a true enthusiast and not another "suit"/bean counter.

This. I agree with others. This is a must have book to read and understand how passionate a man John was with the SVT brand.

 

[virginiafiveo]

This. I agree with others. This is a must have book to read and understand how passionate a man John was with the SVT brand.

loved this book. man was a no BS enthusiast.

Still have a copy that was mailed to me from Coletti that was signed and addressed to me inside the cover. my Ex knew close friend of his....this book is actually sitting on my desk as I type this. doubt a signed copy is worth a lot. but it has a lot of value to me. I miss my 03. :rockon:

 

[Stripped302]

I'm probably wrong but I'm just gonna say my bet is Jamal Hameedi will take his spot.

I can also see this as a possibility, but that can be concerning. He has stated in a couple interviews that he would like to see SVT and specifically the SVT Mustang to move more upscale and rival the likes of the "M" and "AMG" vehicles.

I would hate to see that as I always precieved SVT vehicles to be a way for the average joe(already stretching that now lol) to get into a car with that type of perfomance with out paying the premium for the extra little frills and name.

 

[03cobrah]

The coletti mustang anyone? i would certainly buy

 

[61mmstang94]

SVT needs a renegade for its lead.

Sarah Palin?

 

[Ry_Trapp0]

not sure what this has to do with colletti, but hameedi is probably next in line and has been doing some AWESOME work since arriving at SVT.

 

[virginiafiveo]

not sure what this has to do with colletti, but hameedi is probably next in line and has been doing some AWESOME work since arriving at SVT.

because Coletti is the God of SVT and should be put back in charge. no disrespect to Mr. Hameedi.

 

[SID297]

Jost is a good guy. The great thing about SVT is that everyone I've met who works there is very smart and an enthusiast.

 

[Ry_Trapp0]

because Coletti is the God of SVT and should be put back in charge. no disrespect to Mr. Hameedi.

and abe lincoln should be president again. oh, wai...

 

[virginiafiveo]

and abe lincoln should be president again. oh, wai...

easy there chief. honest abe is not involved.