What kind of original documentation/svt "binder" do you have or that you know came with the car? What kind of Special/Unique plaques and such came on the car? How can you spot the differences between a GT and Cobra?
Here ya go,
Looking at Glance, Differences include:
Most Noticeable are Unique Front Fascia, Unique Hood(1996-1998), "COBRA" on the Rear Valance(1996-1998), and Cobra Specific Wheels(94, 95 Chrome plated; 96, 97 Machined face; 98 Cobra R). They also have 13in brakes that fill the rims, compared to the smaller brakes on the GT.
The VIN has a Cobra Specific Number, see below, DOHC Engine with Engine Plaque, Snake Side Emblems, SVT Badge on the Rear and COBRA on the steering wheel. The Cobra also got White Sport Gauges and close to all Cobras were fully optioned. Although most people think it came stock, the Snake in the front grill was an aftermarket item. All Cobras from 1994-2004 came with the Running Horse as original equipment.
This is what a sample Certificate of Authenticity and Letter of Thanks looks like($40) and how to get it:
SVT Cobra Certificate of Authenticity
This is for everyone looking to get there SVT build number:
http://www.svt.ford.com/contactUs.asp
What your VIN means:
All Years:
1FA=Ford Motor Company, USA, Passenger Car
L=Driver/Passenger Air Bags
Next three digits are dependant upon year:
1994-1995:
P42=Cobra Coupe
P45=Cobra Conv.
1996-1998:
P47=Cobra Coupe
P46=Cobra Conv.
Engine Package Digit:
1994-1995=D
95R=C
1996-1998=V
Check Digit=X or 0-9
Year:
1994=R
1995=S
1996=T
1997=V
1998=W
Built in Dearborn, Michigan=F
Sequential Unit Number=000001
A complete sample VIN:
1FALP47VXT000001
Interior/Exterior Color Combos, Production Numbers and Sorce of VIN Breakdown Above:
YMR - 1997 Cobra Production
1996 Mustang Body Styles - MustangAttitude.com Data Explorer
EDIT:
Official Engine Tag Info Thread:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=453437&highlight=official
The Engine tag is located on the passenger side valve cover towards the front and this is what it looks like:
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/foru...gned-built-your-2003-mustang-svt-cobra-07.jpg
EDIT:
Mustang Owner's Manual + SVT Supplement guide and Original Window Sticker(Respectively) and how to order these:
See Section 2.1.5: Terminator FAQs
See Section 2.1.6: Terminator FAQs
SVT Dealer Brochure:
These can be found and bought off here:
Ford Show Parts Brochures
Here ya go,
Looking at Glance, Differences include:
Most Noticeable are Unique Front Fascia, Unique Hood(1996-1998), "COBRA" on the Rear Valance(1996-1998), and Cobra Specific Wheels(94, 95 Chrome plated; 96, 97 Machined face; 98 Cobra R). They also have 13in brakes that fill the rims, compared to the smaller brakes on the GT.
The VIN has a Cobra Specific Number, see below, DOHC Engine with Engine Plaque, Snake Side Emblems, SVT Badge on the Rear and COBRA on the steering wheel. The Cobra also got White Sport Gauges and close to all Cobras were fully optioned. Although most people think it came stock, the Snake in the front grill was an aftermarket item. All Cobras from 1994-2004 came with the Running Horse as original equipment.
This is what a sample Certificate of Authenticity and Letter of Thanks looks like($40) and how to get it:
SVT Cobra Certificate of Authenticity
This is for everyone looking to get there SVT build number:
http://www.svt.ford.com/contactUs.asp
What your VIN means:
All Years:
1FA=Ford Motor Company, USA, Passenger Car
L=Driver/Passenger Air Bags
Next three digits are dependant upon year:
1994-1995:
P42=Cobra Coupe
P45=Cobra Conv.
1996-1998:
P47=Cobra Coupe
P46=Cobra Conv.
Engine Package Digit:
1994-1995=D
95R=C
1996-1998=V
Check Digit=X or 0-9
Year:
1994=R
1995=S
1996=T
1997=V
1998=W
Built in Dearborn, Michigan=F
Sequential Unit Number=000001
A complete sample VIN:
1FALP47VXT000001
Interior/Exterior Color Combos, Production Numbers and Sorce of VIN Breakdown Above:
YMR - 1997 Cobra Production
1996 Mustang Body Styles - MustangAttitude.com Data Explorer
EDIT:
Official Engine Tag Info Thread:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=453437&highlight=official
The Engine tag is located on the passenger side valve cover towards the front and this is what it looks like:
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/foru...gned-built-your-2003-mustang-svt-cobra-07.jpg
EDIT:
Mustang Owner's Manual + SVT Supplement guide and Original Window Sticker(Respectively) and how to order these:
See Section 2.1.5: Terminator FAQs
See Section 2.1.6: Terminator FAQs
SVT Dealer Brochure:
These can be found and bought off here:
Ford Show Parts Brochures
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