Hi,
I am looking to buy a used mustang. A seller claims that his mustang is the first of the body style new for 1999. The VIN number is 1FAFP4047X200001 . Can anyone tell me if infact it is the first mustang of the 99' body style, or how I can find out if it is.
Thanks

 

Doe's your car look like mine?
Which is 1999-2004.
If it look like mine except Rounded; it's a Pre1999 Style Mustang.

 

Yes is does. I'm not questioning what body style it is, I know it's 1999-2004. I'm just trying to find out if its the first one ever made.

 

Yep, did a little googling and an X in the 10th position = 1999 Mustang.

 

He's asking if that particular mustang is the very first 1999 mustang ever built. I don't know how one would validate that...maybe the fact that vin ends in 00001? Still no way to really tell.

 

try inquiring at ford motor company, what have you got to lose?

 

Is the seller asking for a ton of extra money because the stang is "special"?

How much is he selling it for? What shape is it in?

 

I would not worry if it is or isn't. If the price is right for the condition the car, buy it. I know I would not pay any extra just because it was the first 1999 produced. That was not a MAJOR restyle, and if you plan on driving the car and enjoying it, you will loose any of the premium value it would have. It will take a VERY long time for the "First 1999 Mustang" to add any significant value to a car. If you are buying it as an "investment" you would be better off investing the money. Of course this is my opinion,and I don't understand people who have cars to look at them parked in a garage. My brother-in-lawhas a 64Impala with 39,000 original miles. It collects dust in a barn.To me it hasno value, the dust will collect withoutthe car sitting there. Buy it, drive it, mod it,enjoy it.Cars aren't investments.