Superformance evolution by chassis number

[thudmaster]

purple panther
probably the only part of that serial number that means anything is 1463
......cars can be ordered sans glovebox

[Blas]

k1398am1463
Is car #463 and was actually built in 1998.
Could have been titled and sold anytime after 1998...
Don't forget, it has to get to the USA from SA.
But is is NOT a 2002 model...

[mattpatt]

Thanks for all the info, guys. I've checked the leads some of you provided and it's really helped. One of the things I "think" I'm looking for is a cobra with the 3.45 rear: looks like it started with SPO2068 (does it cost much to have ratios changed if I don't end up with a 3.45?). I'm planning on using the car for fair whether, Sunday go get breakfast and a little free-way driving (but mostly just surface streets). From what I've read I'm thinking a small block (Dart 351 base or?? - but not original Ford production) 427/500HP with TKO600 2.89 first and .82 5th is the right balance for my purposes.

I'm also expecting to occasionally use the soft-top so would want the latest style (3-frame/canvas/zippered rear window) but couldn't find when that started. Maybe some of you could reply with which top you got with your SPO #?

I've also discovered that while 17"/18" wheels give slightly better cornering (I won't be tracking it - probably rarely, if ever, push it to its limits in a corner) they give a harsher ride (don't know if that would be OK or not) and probably a very slightly slower 0-60 (I expect to be having fun getting on freeways, etc. so...): SEEMS like the 15" wheels would be better for me.

I live in Lomita CA (near Torrance) and am less than an hour from Hillbank in Irvine. I plan on visiting there in the next few weeks, ask questions, see inventory, ask questions, MAYBE actually get a ride (for the first time) in an MK3 (check out ride, sound levels, etc., etc.).

Matt

[Goober]

I have 1374 which is close and it was built in 2002

Hope this helps

Mark

[purple panther]

there is an indiana dealer advertising a superformance cobra on ebay saying its a spo640 and the chassis number is a 17 digit am number 1640. They are advertising another owners car? interesting food for thought

[PANAVIA]

I love the dropped foot boxes. -- they can make the or break the deal for a taller dude.