Cobra Jet
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So with all of the discussions in this sub-forum and some others regarding “PP” and “TT” build designators - have any S550 GT350’s had a “VP” build designator?
Can anyone clarify how a PP, TT or VP build comes to be - and do they usually make it to the public based on an internal “XYZ” decision from higher ups at Ford?
Dish the details please!
The reason I’m asking (and not related directly to the S550) is I am the 2nd owner of my 1994 SVT Cobra. Granted not a “Shelby”, but still built as a limited and verifiable production vehicle. Total build was 6,009 (broken out as 1,000 Pace Car Convertibles and 5,009 Coupes).
My Cobra SVT Cert confirms my coupe is Build # 13 out of the 5,009. Now with that said, I’ve owned the car for 16 years now - and in that time I’ve searched high and low all across the web and sent numerous emails out to different Ford groups seeking out additional info. I’ve posted on all available forums I can join and know of from Mustangs, to Saleens, to SVOs, to Vintage, to SVT, to Concours, you name it - I’m probably a member... All I knew before getting my SVT Cert was that my VIN, when compared to all other 1994 Cobras I’ve documented and come across is the lowest I’ve seen to date. The only different or lower VIN I’ve documented is a 1994 that was pulled to do the 1995 Cobra R Prototype.
So I’m always left wondering:
What happened to SVT builds 1-12?
Was it normal for such a low build from 1994 to make it to the public for sale?
Questions you S550 members can’t answer for a 1994 Cobra - BUT it goes along the lines of ok, S550’s have those unique build identifiers and I’ve never really known the complete behind the scenes or “how it happens” at the production level details ...
So I’d love to learn more if anyone is willing to share and give us an education.
Can anyone clarify how a PP, TT or VP build comes to be - and do they usually make it to the public based on an internal “XYZ” decision from higher ups at Ford?
Dish the details please!
The reason I’m asking (and not related directly to the S550) is I am the 2nd owner of my 1994 SVT Cobra. Granted not a “Shelby”, but still built as a limited and verifiable production vehicle. Total build was 6,009 (broken out as 1,000 Pace Car Convertibles and 5,009 Coupes).
My Cobra SVT Cert confirms my coupe is Build # 13 out of the 5,009. Now with that said, I’ve owned the car for 16 years now - and in that time I’ve searched high and low all across the web and sent numerous emails out to different Ford groups seeking out additional info. I’ve posted on all available forums I can join and know of from Mustangs, to Saleens, to SVOs, to Vintage, to SVT, to Concours, you name it - I’m probably a member... All I knew before getting my SVT Cert was that my VIN, when compared to all other 1994 Cobras I’ve documented and come across is the lowest I’ve seen to date. The only different or lower VIN I’ve documented is a 1994 that was pulled to do the 1995 Cobra R Prototype.
So I’m always left wondering:
What happened to SVT builds 1-12?
Was it normal for such a low build from 1994 to make it to the public for sale?
Questions you S550 members can’t answer for a 1994 Cobra - BUT it goes along the lines of ok, S550’s have those unique build identifiers and I’ve never really known the complete behind the scenes or “how it happens” at the production level details ...
So I’d love to learn more if anyone is willing to share and give us an education.
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