Hey guys, I wanted to know if anyone knows how to breakdown the VIN numbers and figure out certain things like what number off the assembly line your car is as well as how to determine what color your car is and so on and so forth. For instance the last numbers on my VIN are 00095 does this mean my car was the 95th 2003 cobra off the line? Also my car is SILVER, but there were 2 types of SILVER in 2003. There was a SATIN SILVER that was discontinued halfway through the model year and then there was SILVER METALLIC. So I'm trying to figure out which color my car is and how to determine it through the VIN or any other way. Does anyone know how to do this and what the difference is between the 2 SILVER colors offered in 2003? Also please let me know if you know what number my car is by the last numbers of the VIN I wrote earlier. Thanks a lot in advance guys!

 

American muscle has a section that breaks down vins.

 

do a google search for breaking down ford vin numbers you'll find it

 

You can not determine the color by the vin. The door tag gives you a paint code. Look up that code and it will give you the color.

 

Why not just get your svt certificate?

 

My car didn't come with the certificate as I bought it used but I am in the process of getting one from the SVTregistry.com. I hope that will answer most of my questions. Thanks a lot for the help guys!

 

+1 on that!!! ....The Certificate will give you all the needed info!

 

“Certificates of Authenticity are provided to registered owners of SVT products,whether purchased new or used. The certificates contain exact information and detail the production number, date of production, vehicle identification number and where the vehicle was produced. These certificates are automatically sent to all new owners. All others requesting certificates must provide legal documentation showing the vehicle identification number, your name and current address, and a document validating you as the owner. Examples of this documentation would be a certificate of insurance, registration, title or buyers order. A copy of the documentation must be Faxed or mailed to SVT Headquarters in order to receive the certificate.”

Fax number: (313) 621-2500

Mailing address:
SVT Information Center
P.O. Box 490
Dearborn, Michigan 48121

Phone: 1-800-FORD-SVT
(800) 367-3788

Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Eastern time.

If you are a current owner and you move, please notify SVT via Fax or mail

 

NOT totally true,,, just ordered mine a few weeks ago,, they asked for the last 6 digits of the VIN , then , name, mailing address, credit card # (there IS a $40 charge for it) ,, that was it,,, recived it 1 week & a half later!!!!!!

They also sent a sheet of paper which will show you how to break down the VIN.!!

 

Received this w/my SVT build certificate: