Well, it's time. I'm putting my S197 up for sale as I continue my quest for a clean 4-eyed Fox. 102k miles, excellent condition, suspension and brake upgrades and maintenance. Needs nothing, runs and drives better than new. Zero rust anywhere on or under the car. All mods done in the past two years and fully documented in both my build thread and with paper documentation. Engine and exhaust are stock. Factory Shaker 1000 system.
Suspension
- Bilstein B6 shocks and struts
- Ford Racing M-5300-PA lowering springs
- Ford Racing M-5570-A jounce bumper kit
- Ford Racing M-3075-E front lower control arms
- Ford Racing M-5538-A rear lower control arms
- Motorcraft MEF221 tie rod ends
- Dorman 523211 rear upper control arm
- Maximum Motorsports MM5CC-1 caster camber plates
- Ford Racing M18183-C front upper strut mounts
- Whiteline BFK005 front and rear sway bar kit
- Whiteline KPR068 rear adjustable panhard bar
- SVE R375 wheels 19x10
- Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires 285/35R19
- Finned rear differential cover
Brakes
- GT500 15” front brake rotors
- Brembo S550 performance package 6-piston front calipers
- GT500 14” rear rotors
- Duralast rear calipers with SVE rear caliper relocation adapters
- Power Stop Extreme carbon ceramic brake pads
- Ford Racing M-20045-MSVT brake cooling shields
- StopTech braided stainless steel brake lines
Engine
- Motorcraft SP547 spark plugs with new boots
- Motorcraft FA1773 air filter
- Motorcraft JK61022EB serpentine belt and tensioner
- New starter
Interior/body
- Sony XAV-AX4000 Carplay/Android Auto head unit
- eRapta ERT01 rear backup camera
- Coverlay door panel insert replacements
- Bosch P3756WS cabin air filter
- Redline Tuning 21-11024-03 hood Quicklift kit
- UltraGauge MX v1.4 OBD2 gauge
Asking $11,900. Located in Brighton, MI. Contact me at "t s p a n g l e 8 8 @ c o m c a s t . n e t" (remove spaces) or via DM here. It's also listed on FB Marketplace here.
That's super tempting, but this isn't a good time.
Damn.
GLWS
Man! That seems like a killer deal. I wish I was in the market.
Dang, that does seem like a good deal.
GLWS.
Dang that rear bar is Holmesian in its girth.
docwyte
UltimaDork
5/2/25 6:32 p.m.
Someone's going to get a hell of a pony car for short cash
So, seems like y'all think I've underpriced it. 
I'm not sure. Looking at what's out there in my area, it's either clapped out cars or marked titles for $6k, or low-mileage trailer queens for $20k. Not that many in the middle like mine. And the GRM folks paid less for one with a little over half the miles.
In reply to Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter) :
I suppose the price is debatable but the overall condition is undeniable and that is what justifies the price. Or, should I say, verifies the price.
She's a beaut and just looking at it's "overall-ness" speaks volumes that it is not owned by a douche.
Your FB posting is tremendous. However, I really feel for you since I expect you will be contacted by morons from far and wide. For most of them, the want will be high and the actual ability to buy it will be low. I'm not saying its priced high. Even at half the price, these morons still don't have the money.
This is a vehicle currently owned by a distinguished gentleman. Hold out for a buyer of similar caliber.
It's High School Graduation time...they're all gonna contact you. Likely they'll ask you if you can hold it until they've open presents/cashed checks and then they'll make up the rest by trading you their current Nissan Sentra.
I used my Mod-powers to clean up some side chatter that I had caused. Thank you all.
Sale pending. Three total inquries on FB, one asked about the title, one was a Hagerty agent trying to list the car for me on their marketplace, and one was the buyer. Overall, pretty painless FB selling experience.
Congrats on the sale, that's a beautiful car!
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) said:
Dang that rear bar is Holmesian in its girth.
It's always good to learn a new word. I super LOLed
John Welsh said:
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) said:
Dang that rear bar is Holmesian in its girth.
It's always good to learn a new word. I super LOLed
I'm here for you, my friend.
In reply to AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) :
In my 20s, my nickname was Johnny Wadd, J-Wadd, or just Waddy due to similarities.
I'll leave you to wonder if the similarity was just to my written name? 
In reply to John Welsh :
I promise I'm not spending a moment wondering about that.
I sold my '05 S197 GT way too cheap, but it went to a GRMer. Two more GRMers owned it.
It's out of the family now.
I would not do that again.
Well, the buyer ran into some health issues and dropped out. So the car is once again available.
Is "health issue" code for "his wife would kill him"?
You'll have no problem attracting a buyer!
John Welsh said:
Is "health issue" code for "his wife would kill him"?
You'll have no problem attracting a buyer!
No, I talked to the guy today when he came to get his deposit back. It's legit. I feel for the guy, honestly.
Man, I wish I needed a car right now.
In reply to fasted58 :
Still Semi in the family, Step Son bought it
Tom, I sent you an email.
