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Very Rare 2003 Ford Focus Svt: 1 Of 120. Excellent Condition Plus Upgrades. on 2040-cars

Year:2003 Mileage:139000 Color: Blue /
 Black leather with black and blue trim
Location:

San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Transmission:Manual, 6 speed Getrag
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.0L 1989CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 3FAHP37513R138285 Year: 2003
Make: Ford
Model: Focus
Trim: SVT Hatchback 5-Door
Options: Brushed Aluminum Interior Trim $600, CD Player
Safety Features: 4-wheel disc brakes, Remote Keyless Entry, Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 139,000
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Black leather with black and blue trim
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 4 cylinders, 16 valves, Variable Valve Timing(VVT)
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"RAREST VARIANT OF THE 2003 SVT FOCUS: New Borla catalytic converter,new SVT wheels,almost new tires, Ford Racing Struts,new A/C, and low restriction exhaust. RE-PERFORMANCE TUNED and SURPRISINGLY QUICK, and the valves never clatter, not even at the lowest rpm's. RARE because only 120 out of 2173 were produced in 4-door having the Sonic Blue color (Look in the next free-text section below this one to find info on RARITY Proven) Excellent cond., no rust. Factory original 9-speaker Premium Audiophile AM/FM stereo with 6-CD in-dash changer with removable security module (pen-size) and adjustable auto-leveling volume control, incl. an 8 inch subwoofer w/controls at steering wheel. Full electric group incl. defrosting mirrors, electric drivers seat. 160 mph speedometer. Optional brushed aluminum interior trim appearance pkg ($600.00 dealer option, which makes this an even rarer car)as you'll see in the photos. Full "Ford Racing Certification" including VIN #."

This car is in Excellent Condition, inside and out.  I listed many NEW things that were added replaced or upgraded at the beginning of the CONDITION section.  There are a few paint chips that have been filled in with the appropriate color-matched paint...the only thing missing is clear coat to be added to those minor paint touch-ups.  The tires only have about 6,000 miles on them.  The car came with yellow wheels but I decided to go back to the OEM SVT wheels instead, which makes the car more valuable (You'll see them in the photos). Many people do not realize that this car came with many things that the regular FOCUS did not have.  The engine was reworked by COSWORTH (World Famous for making Formula 1 Race Engines) to increase horsepower from 134 to 172. Plus they added a Variable Valve intake cam, gave it stiffer lifter springs and bigger valves.  The Focus also comes with a lowered suspension. Also this is the only Focus to have 4 wheel disc brakes for years 2002-04. The other Focus cars had drum brakes on the rear and smaller discs on the front.  I just replaced the original TOKICO struts with Ford Racing struts upfront and the Ford Racing shocks in back (all 4 came as a kit, so they're perfectly matched).  The A/C went out about 4 weeks ago, so I had the Compressor and Extractor (Condensor) and pressure valves replaced. The Catalytic converter went out about 18 months ago, so I upgraded it to a low restriction Borla designed catalytic converter and had the entire exhaust reworked.  It now has a deep throaty sound but not obnoxiously loud like some of those other tuner mufflers.... It really produces a unique exotic sound, kind of European.  You were probably wondering why my price is high on this car... Well, for one, it is the rarest variant of that year SVT Focus....I included the website link in the previous CONDITION section. Secondly, I have replaced and upgraded several things on this car, so it performs better than new.  Once you drive it, you'll see it is a unique performance car that keeps your adrenaline pumping. It has really tight handling and is very responsive. As a bonus, I'll also include a silver "Sensoro" brand radar detector ($150.00 value) (works great...you'll need it. It has saved me from several tickets), and a special limited edition sunshade for the inside windshield that matches color of car. Finally, what makes this stand apart from a regular Focus is that it comes with HID headlights. Back in 2003, not all of the Focus SVT's came with the HID headlights.  It was a dealer optional upgrade. This Focus has them. 


RARITY Proven: On the internet, go to "racing.ford.com"  then click on Enthusiasts, then on collector-vehicles, then on svt, then on focus-2003.
                        Scroll down and you'll see that the 4 door in Sonic Blue was the rarest model or variant for 2003. 

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