Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone
Mr.Bailey brings up a great point here. One , I feel should be addressed through the SRC.
Now, I promise this will be the last post here, from me, about the Ff f fords.
I was asked a question here, and I had to research it through an unimpeachable source.
I believe this is what Mr.Gump was fishing for:
In 1997 , a new clause was added to the rule book, to allow special run, small batches of factory promotional toys to be allowed to run in Stock. Shortly thereafter, the 1993 Cobra R was entered into the class guide. I think I know who may have asked for it but it is irrelevant here.
The Cobra R combo was built in house, using various hi-po parts and deletions, @ 107 units there of. It had a VIN, was emissions legal, and was delivered through Ford dealers. Yes, you had to have a drag racing associated I.D. to purchase one.
Ff f forward to 2008, 50th anniversary of the original Cobra Jets. Fifty units were completed by Gapp and Roush. Unavailable to the public engine combo, roll cage, safety bell housing, spool and axles, etc. No VIN, not sold to the public through dealers, etc. You know the drill.
Mopar then followed suit, and then GM with the COPO's. We'll never know who's palm was crossed with what, today, but I believe this was the beginning of the non-stock Stockers. It's a real stretch to try to bring it back to 1997, in my opinion.
I'd suggest , for those who want to comment further on the FX cars, start a new thread or bring back an old one from the archives.
Over...
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