Pace car

red95r · Apr 9, 2011

Hey guys I'm here in Denton getting ready for the NASCAR race. On my way up 45 I saw a string of newer mustangs including 2012 boss, 2012-11looked to be saleen or roush, couple terms and finally a 94-5 laser red pace car. How rare is the pace car I saw. I wish I couldve taken pictures but I was driving

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BigTang · Apr 9, 2011

the 94 pace car is fairly rare. I remember seeing one on ebay about 4 or 5 years ago and apparently they were shipped to the dealers with the decals in the trunk and the dealer installed them. Which means there may be no way to ID a true pace car other than other options on the car.

Ford Mustang Cobra
78th Indy 500
May 29, 1994
1994 saw a major redesign for the Ford Mustang, as well as Mustang's return to Indianapolis. The all-new 1994 Mustang Cobra convertible became the third Mustang to pace the Indy 500.

The 94 Mustang was powered by a modified version of Ford's 5.0L V-8 engine that produced 240 horsepower. 1963 Indy winner Parnelli Jones was chosen to drive the pace car.

1000 replicas of the red-and-tan convertible were produced, along with a replica of the Official Truck of the Indy 500, the Ford F-150 Lightning.

I have NEVER seen a 94 pace truck.

5.0kid · Apr 9, 2011

ah, beat me to it! i was just about to post the same info!

BigTang · Apr 9, 2011

I'm quick like cat

found it odd there isn't a lot of info out there on them. I was hoping to confirm about the decals being dealer installed.

ivan12 · Apr 9, 2011

One of my old high school teachers had a red/tan replica. Sadly from what I remember he didn't take very good care of it, it was always dirty and the paint was faded pretty bad.

ttocs · Apr 9, 2011

I didn't think they were that much rarer... I have seen more then one er two...

c_me_pass_u · Apr 9, 2011

I have a friend that bought one for 3500 it was in good shape he just ordered a certificate though Ford I believe it was number 3?? Not to sure really nice car he had to buy one of the side badge cuz it was missing it and I think he paid like 65 or something like that

uncltrvlnmatt · Apr 9, 2011

No production numbers listed.

http://www.muscularmustangs.com/database2/1994.php

marq.fcb · Apr 9, 2011

http://mustangstock.com/1994-mustang-cobra-convertible-indianapolis-500-pace-car.html

c_me_pass_u · Apr 9, 2011

I believe there was like a 1000 made not to sure

marq.fcb · Apr 11, 2011

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/ctd/2317811206.html

ProKiller · Apr 11, 2011

nothing special really. they were just a sticker package and an embroidered seat back.

now a hardtop convertible on the other hand. :thumbsup:

OnyxCobra · Apr 11, 2011

Someone once said all 94 Cobra verts were pace cars...

duh09 · Apr 11, 2011

OnyxCobra said:
Someone once said all 94 Cobra verts were pace cars...

That's what I was thinking. I don't think I've ever seen a 94 Cobra vert that wasn't. It was optional about putting the decals on but from what I've heard, they all came in the trunk and it was up to the dealer/ owner to decide.