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Very simple and don't disagree with your suggestion but here is how this all came about.

The HEP option never existed until Bill Ford asked a FP individual to design the very last 2020 R model in a unique color/stripe configuration after which time it was decided that Bill would have the only 2020 optioned R model coming with Wimbledon White paint, Blue seat inserts and Blue stitching on the seats/steering wheels as well as his car also coming with painted Blue brake calipers and of course the iconic painted OTT Guardsman Blue OTT/side stripes and Blue badging.

I would suggest that his chassis badge designation will be very unique to his car as well.:wink:

Once the HEP option was adopted and accepted by the senior management at Ford as a very late model option sometime just before the end of 2019 the seat configuration was changed from the regular R model Red seat inserts and Red seat stitching to no Red seat inserts but the Red stitching remained on the R model all Black seats.

Bottom line if it was not for Bill Ford requesting a unique 2020 R optioned car early on along with an individual from FP taking that thought process to another level we would not have the HEP option as we presently know it but like you I certainly like the look of the R model seats/steering wheel stitching in Blue!!

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Big thanks to Bill Ford and the others that made it happen! Great insider details! PP0001 your probably in on the 1965 pricing, too. Love the Shelby & Ford community! Hooked me bad ;) Brian
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Hey guys. Been lurking here for a few weeks waiting and watching. I’ve been a pretty entrenched enthusiast with Shelby and Ford for the past decade- but took a step back over the last couple years because I have two kids 2 and under now. I still run an event in Terlingua every year, but that’s about it. I’ve got several Shelbys and owned the first customer delivered 2011 GT350 “R tune”, and a 2015 50th as well. Loved the WW, and this HE peeked my interest again. I made a couple calls and ended buying from Corwin Ford in WA, although I’m in TX. Only problem is it is showing a produced date of March 12. It’s still showing a delivery to the dealer of April 29th, but I can’t get any info on a rail car, so I’m guessing it’s delayed. VIN ends in 1093, all optioned R. I settled in on just 1k over sticker on my paperwork, so not terrible. Wanted to drive it back to TX but it looks like I’m gonna have to ship it with everything we have going on these days. I’ve enjoyed reading 55 pages of discussion though to pass the time. I’ve been through this process so many times, patience just comes natural, but I am excited to see my dash number, and see the difference the 2020 drives from previous builds. Thank you all for the chatter, and it makes me miss the glory days of Team Shelby and StangsUnleashed. I’ll share info as I get it. Like many of you, I think this is really gonna be a special build- worth being proud to own.

the really cool part is that in 2011, I got on MyPlates.com and got a vanity plate and a 10 year term. I sold my 2011 in 2014 to guy who made me an offer I couldn’t pass up, but My vanity license plate? GT350R
Not bad, huh?

I bet it will work out to drive it back to Texas from the PNW! I know of some fun roads and a little track call Oregon Raceway Park. Not to far from Corwin. I'm three hours west of ORP. Our's is in the MOD Shop waiting , too. Fun track if you like roller coasters vs high speed tracks. Brian
 

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Hey guys. Been lurking here for a few weeks waiting and watching. I’ve been a pretty entrenched enthusiast with Shelby and Ford for the past decade- but took a step back over the last couple years because I have two kids 2 and under now. I still run an event in Terlingua every year, but that’s about it. I’ve got several Shelbys and owned the first customer delivered 2011 GT350 “R tune”, and a 2015 50th as well. Loved the WW, and this HE peeked my interest again. I made a couple calls and ended buying from Corwin Ford in WA, although I’m in TX. Only problem is it is showing a produced date of March 12. It’s still showing a delivery to the dealer of April 29th, but I can’t get any info on a rail car, so I’m guessing it’s delayed. VIN ends in 1093, all optioned R. I settled in on just 1k over sticker on my paperwork, so not terrible. Wanted to drive it back to TX but it looks like I’m gonna have to ship it with everything we have going on these days. I’ve enjoyed reading 55 pages of discussion though to pass the time. I’ve been through this process so many times, patience just comes natural, but I am excited to see my dash number, and see the difference the 2020 drives from previous builds. Thank you all for the chatter, and it makes me miss the glory days of Team Shelby and StangsUnleashed. I’ll share info as I get it. Like many of you, I think this is really gonna be a special build- worth being proud to own.

the really cool part is that in 2011, I got on MyPlates.com and got a vanity plate and a 10 year term. I sold my 2011 in 2014 to guy who made me an offer I couldn’t pass up, but My vanity license plate? GT350R
Not bad, huh?

Did you visit Corwin website lately? Brian https://www.corwinfordtricities.com/searchall.aspx?q=new ford mustang shelby gt350 in transit thats intresting.
 

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That does look like a nice track. I definitely prefer good elevation tracks- gives better opportunity for off camber turns and is just more engaging in general. My local track is Circuit of the Americas, and it kind of spoils me, but Ive still had the pleasure of being on some of the greatest tracks in the world. I dont think it is practical to track it before a proper break in, but another time perhaps. I bought my Saleen from another dealer in WA and Im sure I’ll end up buying again there. We love that part of the country- great driving!
 

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That does look like a nice track. I definitely prefer good elevation tracks- gives better opportunity for off camber turns and is just more engaging in general. My local track is Circuit of the Americas, and it kind of spoils me, but Ive still had the pleasure of being on some of the greatest tracks in the world. I dont think it is practical to track it before a proper break in, but another time perhaps. I bought my Saleen from another dealer in WA and Im sure I’ll end up buying again there. We love that part of the country- great driving!
Put 950 miles on our 17 before tracking it and that only took a week! Have you meet Kevin HB at COTA? I gotta come down and drive these tracks on the east side of the Rockies, soon! Brian
 
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Whats the chance someone has a line on an MSRP GT350 HE with recaros? I'm ready to buy. :)

I have called around the tristate area and there aren't many with the recaros and the ones that do have them want a 5k ADM. Found leather seat car for 1k ADM, but struggling at MSRP
 

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Whats the chance someone has a line on an MSRP GT350 HE with recaros? I'm ready to buy. :)

I have called around the tristate area and there aren't many with the recaros and the ones that do have them want a 5k ADM. Found leather seat car for 1k ADM, but struggling at MSRP

Tri State? about six on the ground so far. Brian
 

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Yep, I've found 10... I'll go national no problem. I should have mentioned the same :)
Might not be what you are looking for but I came across a 2020 GT350 R painted in Ford Performance Blue with Black OTT stripes and this car looks outstanding!

Price is at MSRP and ~200 miles away from you from what I can tell.

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Yep, I've found 10... I'll go national no problem. I should have mentioned the same :)

All ten over MSRP? Did you want the Handling Package or other options? One must of sold as it doesn't show up on the dealer website. Brian
 

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https://shop.ford.com/inventory/mus...034?zipcode=21701&year=2020&ownerPACode=00072

That car is optioned exactly for what I'm looking for... So handling pack, Tech pack and carbon IP.

PP0001, PM sent.... I started my journey searching for an R but I need to retrofit backseats so I can take my daughter with me :) Although performance blue was my primary color when i started my search with ruby/rapid being second.
 

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My sales guy said someone with a Heritage Edition may be pulling the trigger soon on a 800R package with us!!!! I'm so excited to get to build one of these cars. Fingers crossed!!!
 

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https://shop.ford.com/inventory/mus...034?zipcode=21701&year=2020&ownerPACode=00072

That car is optioned exactly for what I'm looking for... So handling pack, Tech pack and carbon IP.

PP0001, PM sent.... I started my journey searching for an R but I need to retrofit backseats so I can take my daughter with me :) Although performance blue was my primary color when i started my search with ruby/rapid being second.
Jeff did you see this one? https://www.terrysfordofpeotone.com...a0a0e0adf2ba66a59818d0a51.htm?searchDepth=1:2
 

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https://shop.ford.com/inventory/mus...034?zipcode=21701&year=2020&ownerPACode=00072

That car is optioned exactly for what I'm looking for... So handling pack, Tech pack and carbon IP.

PP0001, PM sent.... I started my journey searching for an R but I need to retrofit backseats so I can take my daughter with me :) Although performance blue was my primary color when i started my search with ruby/rapid being second.

Here's another that you might have found. https://www.machensford.com/new/Ford/2020-Ford-Mustang-5a747b550a0e0ae77f0ab89ebcd491cb.htm?searchDepth=1:1&fbclid=IwAR3fBewaKZoGzwLD6Wx78G8TSycnPiwipmrEjwytlhNoBHeBdyEGdlzOtsk

One more: https://www.encinitasford.com/inven...0MAJ7d-9hv30vTbWX5j7WYmkrjYQMb4emQZ86KNqN8YZA
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