Hi guys,

What is the best way to check if an RSpec is genuine and not a mock up of a standard typhoon.

There is an RSpec in QLD on carsales with very low klms (2200) but is blue in color (Conquer). I didn't think this color was available of the 300 built.

Build number is 210

Cheers,

Pete

Don't know if anyone would bother mocking up an R-Spec, but go through all the Parts that make it an R-Spec. Special mats, all badging including the build number badge, different colour alloys, grey coloured legs on the wing etc etc - also ask to see the Build Certificate with the Owners Compendium.

There were a couple of R-Specs made in different colours - Bionic wasn't supposed to be available in R-Spec, but there are a few of those around...

They would actually lose cash by mocking up (or mocking down ) a R-Spec. As Pat has said, there are many subtle changes that would cost a fortune to purchase through Ford, yet they only sell for marginally more when used.

There is a manual RSpec in conquer in NZ.

He's a member on here. BigMat I think.

Pete

The only way is to get the VIN and Rego of the vehicle and ring up FPV on the customer service line (see website). They will confirm all the history of the vehicle, when registered, when sold, colour, build no and options from the factory etc. An R-spec also has distinguishing features which Pat has listed for you to verify.

Even if buying an R-spec from a dealer I would confirm all details with fpv just to make sure factory and dealer records all align.

ps: The Rspec is nice in conquer blue.

They did a few in conquer. I have one and its definately an R-Spec. They are very rare indeed in this colour.

Thanks guys, appreciate all the info.

Pete

Its a genuine, I did all the research on it.

Very sad story behind why it only has 2200 (now 3000 as its been on sale for a bit) km on it and being a 11/07 build.

Hi 'arm79'

You say it has a very sad story behind it, hows that?

They would actually lose cash by mocking up (or mocking down ) a R-Spec. As Pat has said, there are many subtle changes that would cost a fortune to purchase through Ford, yet they only sell for marginally more when used.

and you wish you had one