Just how unique are the LEs?

[Clink]

'01 Bullitt - distinct engine, suspension, exhaust, brakes, interior and exterior trim parts, serial numbers
'08/'09 Bullitt - similar
'03-'04 Mach 1 - distinct shaker hood and induction system, engine, interior and trim parts, stripes, interior exterior trim parts


Separate owner groups
www.Mach1Registry.com
www.IMBOC.com

Certificates of authenticity available from Ford Racing for both


Summary - distinct

Thx Tony - agreed and I sure do miss my '03 Mach

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[Fox9350]

Collectible Mustangs more recently: '79 Pace Car, 82 GT, 84-86 SVO (Competition Prep Package Especially) 85GT, 93 Cobra, 1995 Cobra R, 00 Cobra R, 03 Cobra, Boss 302, Shelby(?), LE.

Other models, Bullitt, Mach 1 have a following, just not sure how distinct they are. The First Bullet maybe because it had some unique equipment. The Shelby is a question mark because they are everywhere.

Don't forget the 93 Cobra R. I think one issue with Bullitt was (and correct me if I'm wrong) it was mostly an appearance package not much different in terms of performance. I think that might be a hangup with the LEs...

 

[Brent302]

Don't forget the 93 Cobra R. I think one issue with Bullitt was (and correct me if I'm wrong) it was mostly an appearance package not much different in terms of performance. I think that might be a hangup with the LEs...

The Bullits only hang up was production numbers. They built to many. A lot of valuable cars are based off of low production and very limited features. I.e. Louvered Glass or PP Autos. Not being much different performance wise doesn't matter to everyone and doesn't make something special. There are many factors that could make a vehicle value hold or raise.

2001- 5582

2008: 15.6% of 37,006 GT's = 5,773
2009 6.06% of 13,359 GT's = 810

Grand Total: 6,583 for 08-09

 

[EXP Jawa]

I think that you could almost argue that a problem with the Mustang line as a whole is that there are so many different special edition models out there. I say almost, because OTOH, that means that there is generally something for everyone. But still, having so many different special models to choose from kind of detracts from the uniqueness of any of them, especially since many of them repurpose unique bits from others.

Others that could be conceivably added: 1984 GT350 (20th SE), the 1990 7-Up (25th SE), '93 yellow LX feature cars, the '94 Indy Pace Car Cobra, '99 35th SE, the '04 40th SE, the '07 GT500KR, and some would make an arguement for the Mystic & Mystichrome Cobras as well. That's sort of my point - there are so many "unique" models, which all have at least some following, that it sort of devalues the idea of a unique model.

The '15 50th LE sort of mirrors the 35th Anniversary car - an appearance package on the GT with most of the options included. The package included unique wheels, 2-tone interior, dash applique, several unique exterior items (most not used anywhere else), such as the hood scoop & applique, the side scoops and skirts, decklid spoiler and black out panel, a couple of unique color options, plus the obligatory 35th floor mats.

In principle, its the same sort of thing now. The only major difference is that they didn't specifically limit numbers, though only about 4500 where made. Then, like now, Ford sort of dumbed down awareness of the SE by putting 35th Anniversary badges on every '99 Mustang. That's kind of like offering the 50th SE, after a fashion, underneath the LE. It made everyone selling a '99 think that they had a special edition, when most didn't.

When I bought my 35th car, not only did the anniversary package not raise the resale, it was actually the best overall deal I found (looking at price/mileage/condition). Most buyers won't even be aware that 1964 special '15 cars exist, or they will similarly mistake the 50th SE for them, especially when white & blue cars are involved. But maybe the significance of the 50th will let them hold their value better than other anniversary models have...

 

[Husker]

I ordered a so called "25th Anniversary" (Unofficial) "1990 Limited Edition 7-Up Mustang"...It was nothing more than Lipstick (I never learn from past mistakes)...I've done it again & ordered a "50th Anniversary Limited Edition Mustang"...

Don't remember the total production # of the 7-UP (4,500?) but it was originally only gonna be 50, to be given away to lucky fans by 7-UP, at basketball games (Had to make a free throw or mid-court shot??) it was heavily advertised on TV. Then the deal (7-UP) fell apart. Ford produced about 10 times as many as was planned, dropped the 25th Anny & 7-UP designation.

Here is a hand out the dealer gave me, I ruined it by trying to laminate it.

Here was my 7-UP Limited Edition.

 

[Tony Alonso]

I think one issue with Bullitt was (and correct me if I'm wrong) it was mostly an appearance package not much different in terms of performance. I think that might be a hangup with the LEs...

For each iteration, the engines were updated but importantly, so were the suspensions and exhausts. I think of it similar to having a "peformance pack" for GTs, although the engine modifications included different induction hardware.

 

[Tony Alonso]

Thx Tony - agreed and I sure do miss my '03 Mach

As do I ('03 azure blue with manual). Sigh.

 

[Clink]

As do I ('03 azure blue with manual). Sigh.

I'd buy mine back if I could find it - Torch Red/manual/chrome Cobra 18's/Borla cat back...mmmmm

 

[Sal JC]

Don't forget the 93 Cobra R.

Now that's rare, they only made 107 of them.

 

[Brent302]

For each iteration, the engines were updated but importantly, so were the suspensions and exhausts. I think of it similar to having a "peformance pack" for GTs, although the engine modifications included different induction hardware.

Well the 08 Bullit Unique engine mod was......*drumroll* the air box replaced by a Ford Racing CAI

But the special tuned exhaust to mimic the Bullit Mustang Steve McQueen drove was pretty cool.

 

[Tony Alonso]

Well the 08 Bullit Unique engine mod was......*drumroll* the air box replaced by a Ford Racing CAI

It also had a new crank dampener and an updated PCM so it could make 315hp, which is more than the GT engines of that model year.

 

[Brent302]

It also had a new crank dampener and an updated PCM so it could make 315hp, which is more than the GT engines of that model year.

Cool thanks I didn't know.

I still think Ford should do a line of custom exhaust mimicking iconic cars like they did with the Bullit.

 

[SVTFreak]

I didn't buy my LE for resale value or to hold or make money. I bought it cause I want a different, fully loaded auto fast car. Being the LE is different. It's fully loaded. It's an auto. And it will get a supercharger and going for about 650 whp. Can't buy that from ford so I chose that platform to build it on. Lol

 

[mustang.connection]

I bought my LE just because I fell in love with it in Charlotte when I seen it in person and at the banquet when Dave gave his presentation. I never plan on selling it so I could care less about a resale value. I did go with a manual transmission this time only because my 2004 Mustang is an automatic and I wanted one of each. The automatic would have been more unique and possibly more collectible in the future, but again I did not buy it with that in mind.
I believe no matter what you buy, buy something you can enjoy. My LE will get better care and more attention than my wife (or at least that is what she tells me she is expecting) but keeping her clean and looking show ready everyday and enjoying it is what I like the most. Bottom line, buy what you like and what you will enjoy and don't worry about anything else!

 

[Jims2015]

I bought my LE just because I fell in love with it in Charlotte when I seen it in person and at the banquet when Dave gave his presentation. I never plan on selling it so I could care less about a resale value. I did go with a manual transmission this time only because my 2004 Mustang is an automatic and I wanted one of each. The automatic would have been more unique and possibly more collectible in the future, but again I did not buy it with that in mind.
I believe no matter what you buy, buy something you can enjoy. My LE will get better care and more attention than my wife (or at least that is what she tells me she is expecting) but keeping her clean and looking show ready everyday and enjoying it is what I like the most. Bottom line, buy what you like and what you will enjoy and don't worry about anything else!

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