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rivibird 02-13-2017 11:04 PM

Q: Found this XP8 today. Is it legit?
 
I found this 1998 Saleen XP8 today, however when I posted it, somebody noted that it didn't have a number on the front bumper. This is making me question the authenticity of this car. Can somebody tell me if it's legit or not?

https://ag-spots-2017.o.auroraobject...17040207_1.jpg

Specracer 02-14-2017 04:58 AM

Does it have a serialization ID plate on the firewall? Or an ID plaque on the center console? I don't know XP8s well, but mustangs have these, so would think XP8 would as well.

Firehead 02-14-2017 08:21 AM

There are a few items changed from factory but I suspect it is real. Not enough parts out there to build many clones although there are a few we know of. Would like to know what number truck it is.

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todds89 02-14-2017 10:47 AM

I agree with Lee - it has the bodywork. Get the las part of the vin or look for the plate under the hood as specracer mentioned...

WheelsXP8 02-15-2017 07:05 PM

Could it be this one?

http://www.2040-cars.com/ford/explor...ed-awd-394350/

Firehead 02-15-2017 07:57 PM

You're all over it Chris. Good find!

98-0037
Sold new in WI
upgraded stereo system from Ford

XP8 02-15-2017 09:12 PM

I am not sure if this is the same one someone pulled the hood off of and sold separately a couple years ago or not but I know it was black and was in PA so it is possible. With all the other options, it is a shame if someone robbed the hood off it. There was a black hood for sale on eBay about 6 months prior to the truck being put up for sale. Again, not sure if this is that truck or not.

Firehead 02-16-2017 09:51 AM

Not the same truck. 98-0037 only had Ford Leather. No options.

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Originally Posted by XP8 (Post 142852)
I am not sure if this is the same one someone pulled the hood off of and sold separately a couple years ago or not but I know it was black and was in PA so it is possible. With all the other options, it is a shame if someone robbed the hood off it. There was a black hood for sale on eBay about 6 months prior to the truck being put up for sale. Again, not sure if this is that truck or not.


jcar302 02-16-2017 05:46 PM

When it comes to xp8's there is almost no such thing as a fake. There was never really enough parts to build a clone.

Clean it up, lose the vent visors, remove the roof rack and add a set of new edge replicas and it will be a pretty nice driver.

jcar302 02-16-2017 05:47 PM

Oh and put real ford head lights back in.

S351950023 02-21-2017 07:17 PM

The bumpers alone are impossible to find. I agree not likely a clone.

Is this for sale? Any additional info on location / where you found it. I have an XP8 and lucky enough to have some spare parts including both bumpers.


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