I was wondering if anyone out there knows how many FFR 289 FIA/USRRC roadsters have been produced?
Just wondering.
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I was wondering if anyone out there knows how many FFR 289 FIA/USRRC roadsters have been produced?
Just wondering.
“Privateer”
289 USRRC Chassis #9188 p/u 9/11/2017 Go kart 3/18/2018, road legal 6/16/2018
Ford full roller 306 built by my son and me Holley Sniper EFI
TKO600 2015 IRS 3:55. 17” FFR Hallibrand replicas, Power steering
FFR Vintage instruments, Wipers and Heat/defrost
Lots of parts and advice from Mike Forte & Mark Reynolds (Breeze Automotive)
When I picked up mine about three years ago I got the impression from Dave that it was about twenty. Since then I know of five others; you, me, Pete in Ohio, Joel and Eddie in CA. I think there are two others that have changed hands or are changing hands during the build. Maybe some more quietly building.
FFR #8833 289 FIA 3-link
1965 289, TKO600 from Forte's Parts Connection
Body and Paint by Mike's Auto Restoration
Picked up 3/5/2016, First start 4/22/2017, MA legal 7/11/2018
Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...FIA-build-8833
"Insanity is contagious" - Joseph Heller
I’m happy that thet’re Some what rare, they spark more conversations. I’ve always been a small block guy. When I had my 67’ Shelby GT500, back in 1974, I pulled out the 428 and put in a hipo 289 that I built. Never regretted it.
“Privateer”
289 USRRC Chassis #9188 p/u 9/11/2017 Go kart 3/18/2018, road legal 6/16/2018
Ford full roller 306 built by my son and me Holley Sniper EFI
TKO600 2015 IRS 3:55. 17” FFR Hallibrand replicas, Power steering
FFR Vintage instruments, Wipers and Heat/defrost
Lots of parts and advice from Mike Forte & Mark Reynolds (Breeze Automotive)
That was one of the reasons I went with the 289. I've always taken a slightly different path.
GT500 was always on my list! Never could quite get the money together, the prices were already going up sharply by the time I was driving.
FFR #8833 289 FIA 3-link
1965 289, TKO600 from Forte's Parts Connection
Body and Paint by Mike's Auto Restoration
Picked up 3/5/2016, First start 4/22/2017, MA legal 7/11/2018
Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...FIA-build-8833
"Insanity is contagious" - Joseph Heller
The 289 is my favorite also.
My plan is to get 1 as soon as possible.
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I dont know how many there are but the FFR 289’s are rare in California. In northern california i just know of me and Joel. Ive been going to many car shows and havent seen any in norcal orReno NV. At the 2017 Huntington Beach Cruise In there were 2; the first “black mamba” one and ehanson007’s. At the 2018 Cruise In there werent any 289{s.
build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...-USRRC-vspeeds
Build School: July 14-16, 2017
Kit purchased: July 25, 2017
Kit delivered: September 13, 2017
First Start: December 22, 2018
Body painted and kit completed and drivable: July 2019 (but still not done)
CA SB100 Registration: January 2020
Mk4 - 289 USRRC Roadster kit, Roush 427SR with Schneider Racing custom camshaft, Fitech EFI, TKO600 (.64-5th gear), 15" wheels, stock brake calipers, under car exhaust with Spintech 7000 muffler, no roll bar, Russ Thompson turn signal, removable steering wheel, and many other small upgrades and modifications
I love the fact that the "mouth" is so different!
I have my heart set on one too! Hope to be one of the first in Canada.
I just last week sold my core 289 engine to a gentleman who is about to get a 289kit. He is in the Groton MA area.
www.breezeautomotive.com 2005 FFR Mk3 Roadster, 302/340hp, MassFlo EFI, Breeze Pulleys, T5, Aluminum Flywheel, 3-link rear with Torsen Diff and 3.27:1 gears, Power Steering, Breeze Front Sway Bar, SN-95 Spindles with outboard SAI Mod, Breeze Battery Mount, QA1 Externally Adjustable Shocks, Quick Release Steering Wheel, Vintage Race seats, GM Arctic White, Sky Blue Scoop, Hidden Hinges, Billet Aluminum Side-view Mirrors, 2,183lbs wet. 1967 Mustang Fastback, Dark Moss Green, black interior, '67 14" styled steel wheels, 2000 Explorer 302 w 5.0 Cam, Quickfuel 450 CFM, 289 Hi-Po Dual exhaust, C4, lowering springs w Shelby drop.
build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...-USRRC-vspeeds
Build School: July 14-16, 2017
Kit purchased: July 25, 2017
Kit delivered: September 13, 2017
First Start: December 22, 2018
Body painted and kit completed and drivable: July 2019 (but still not done)
CA SB100 Registration: January 2020
Mk4 - 289 USRRC Roadster kit, Roush 427SR with Schneider Racing custom camshaft, Fitech EFI, TKO600 (.64-5th gear), 15" wheels, stock brake calipers, under car exhaust with Spintech 7000 muffler, no roll bar, Russ Thompson turn signal, removable steering wheel, and many other small upgrades and modifications
Eddie, Any idea who built the car being shown at Specialty Sales?
Interesting, mine is 8833, not too far off.
FIA dash but the mkiv roll bar as you pointed out.
FFR #8833 289 FIA 3-link
1965 289, TKO600 from Forte's Parts Connection
Body and Paint by Mike's Auto Restoration
Picked up 3/5/2016, First start 4/22/2017, MA legal 7/11/2018
Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...FIA-build-8833
"Insanity is contagious" - Joseph Heller
Not sure mine counts here in Northern Calif. I ended up ordering my kit not quite a year before FFR decided to offer their kit. Perfect timing on my part, I'd probably be done by now if I had waited, and started a year later! But since I wanted an FIA, I ordered a base kit "naked", no body, and ordered a Mr. Bruce's 289FIA body just as Bill (2Fast4U) did. His makes mine look like Mrs. Morgan's fifth grade class built it in comparison to Bill's, but everybody's got a different skill set. At least that's what I keep telling myself. I plan on dropping the engine in this weekend, so after just over six years I'll feel like I'm making progress! I hope to meet up with some of the other 289's once, or if, I ever get this finished.
Rick
build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...-USRRC-vspeeds
Build School: July 14-16, 2017
Kit purchased: July 25, 2017
Kit delivered: September 13, 2017
First Start: December 22, 2018
Body painted and kit completed and drivable: July 2019 (but still not done)
CA SB100 Registration: January 2020
Mk4 - 289 USRRC Roadster kit, Roush 427SR with Schneider Racing custom camshaft, Fitech EFI, TKO600 (.64-5th gear), 15" wheels, stock brake calipers, under car exhaust with Spintech 7000 muffler, no roll bar, Russ Thompson turn signal, removable steering wheel, and many other small upgrades and modifications
i am thinking about getting the 289 kit
but would like to know if it would have
the resale value of the MK4 roadster?
i've read the flyer on these cars
what are very forward sounding
iowa
I would guess that it is similar, but remember the resale values will vary wildly depending on options, build quality, location, etc. Buy the car because you love it and build it the way you want it. Don't expect to get rich on resale, if you break even, that's pretty good.
Last edited by cnutting; 02-19-2020 at 05:02 PM.
FFR #8833 289 FIA 3-link
1965 289, TKO600 from Forte's Parts Connection
Body and Paint by Mike's Auto Restoration
Picked up 3/5/2016, First start 4/22/2017, MA legal 7/11/2018
Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...FIA-build-8833
"Insanity is contagious" - Joseph Heller
My 289 is 9358.
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289 Build Thread: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...9-Build-Thread
have a 393 roush stroker scary fast
Where are you located?
“Privateer”
289 USRRC Chassis #9188 p/u 9/11/2017 Go kart 3/18/2018, road legal 6/16/2018
Ford full roller 306 built by my son and me Holley Sniper EFI
TKO600 2015 IRS 3:55. 17” FFR Hallibrand replicas, Power steering
FFR Vintage instruments, Wipers and Heat/defrost
Lots of parts and advice from Mike Forte & Mark Reynolds (Breeze Automotive)
Mine is a pickup. August 28ish 2020
10 years after my roadster build....
289 FIA (pickup 28/08/20 if covid permits)
currently building a 289 and accumulating parts needed to finish a Canadian Kit.