Cool if its true.

"It is not just a Mustang, but a legend. This car was 1 of 4 SVT's exclusively used for testing in preparation for the new 2005 Mustang. This car was driven by John Coletti and his SVT team. It was used as the bar for production Mustang's for many years to come. Even more unique this car was only 2 that left the facility. At this point it was put on a Ford dealer lot to be sold. To the unsuspecting eye it is another Cobra, to the Mustang aficionado it is a Legend."

 

I don't think that this is true, owner must just be trying to get extra value out of the car.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the 05 on a completely new platform from the 04 Cobra? Plus the Cobra had an IRS and is engineered completely different.

New models are built up completely from scratch through the prototype process.

 

Buy It Now for $52,900?!?!?! Because Coletti allegedly drove it?! That's insane! It's MAYBE a $25,000 car!

 

I checked build date and in service dates, vehicle was built August 15, 2001 and shown as in service August 15, 2001. This usually indicates a vehicle built for internal company use, whether it was used my Mr. Colletti or not is debatable. Also if it was used for any '05 Mustang development is highly unlikely.

 

I believe his daughter has/had a Cobra.

 

$65 invested, on a Mustang? Apparently finances are not his forte.

 

I have an 05 GT that was driven by Shelby during testing for the GT500, I will let it go for $40K, jk : )

 

I just emailed Angela Coletti and asked her if she or her father could verify the description. I'll let you know when I get info.

 

Very interesting. Could you imagine the look on the seller's face if his lie is called out. If it is indeed a lie. That would be priceless.

 

Didnt' the Cobra come with a 6-speed?

 

Not until 2003.

 

Anyone know someone at Paul's Performance? It says they tuned it. Surely a car with that kind of history would stand out. and they would remember it.

 

I got the local crew working on it. Some of the guys on the site have partied with Angela.

K... so far I've gotten...

 

This is the response from John Coletti himself through his daughter Angela:

 

I also noticed that this seller had no pictures whatsoever of any documentation.

Just another guy trying to make a quick buck off of an unsuspecting buyer.

 

Wouldn't Ford have destroyed it as a prototype?

 

most likely . or put it somewhere it would never see light for a long time...

 

There's still a few prototypes in the area. This the Sonic Blue GT that's at this engineering place not too far from me.. not at a Ford building.. probably a supplier.. that still has the blue and white camo.

This sales manager from Lansing is a big doo doo head.

 

For $65K I'll get a Z06, give Coletti a call, and take him for a spin.

 

nobody has bid on it so far... hopefully no one will.