Daytona Coupe "Tilt" front end, with custom roadster body, built on Cobra frame.

1965 Other Makes FFR Spyder Description

Up for auction is a custom built Factory Five Racing (FFR) Cobra, "Spyder" model which was built in 2003. This particular body was a very limited production, one of 38 produced. The frame on this car is VIN 001, the first production Spyder built. It is located in northern Colorado, has a clear title with a Colorado special vehicle VIN tag. Color is 2003Corvette Anniversary Red (candy-apple 3-step), with Arctic White Pearl (Cadillac Escalade) stripes. Frame is a 4 in. round tube frame built by FFR, with a Thunderbird IRS rear end, custom 17 in. Compomotive wheels, FFR front suspension, and coil-over shocks.
This car resembles the Factory Five Type 65 coupe, as the tilt-front end is patterned off of the original Shelby Daytona Coupe, however the rest of the open-top body is custom designed by FFR. The Spyder preceded the FFR GTM project and is very rare and unique. It is truly one of a kind with this custom build.
Engine is a very rare 1987 Buick Grand National 3.8L, slightly built for up to 550 HP. Twin Precision ball bearing 55-54 turbos, custom fabricated headers, twin wastegates, ceramic coated integrated side pipes, and a FAST XFI ECU for engine control. Transmission is a GM 200-4R automatic with a 3000 RPM stall lockup converter. Power steering and power Baer brakes. Runs very strong and is very easy to drive. Car is classified as a hand-built kit, body "CV COL" and is emissions-exempt.
Interior is FFR high back bucket seats with 5 point racing seat belts and full custom gauges by Autometer. The car is pre-wired for a radio (speakers, tweeters), dash includes extra power buttons for add-on electrical accessories. Car is fitted with a heater and windshield wipers. The headlights are HID equipped, and fog lights are HID equipped. The Spyder has a stealth Escort radar detector installed.
Some customizations include VW Beetle front turn signal lamps, push-button LED style dash controls, Corvette C5 rear side markers, BMW Z4 rear taillights, and Pontiac Ventura Van 3rd. brake light. License plate and fuel filler are both frenched into the fiberglass body.
Successful bidder agrees to pay in full at auction end via bank-certified check or cash only, and arrange pickup within 10 days of auction end. Car can be inspected and driven any time, located in Loveland, Colorado.
Feel free to message this listing, or contact John with any questions at 847 812 3542. This car is very unique, looks incredible, and drives nicely.