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    Default 79 pace car history help

    Ok lets quiz you guys. the first few pace cars that jack roush built anyone know the history behind them? I am told that he painted them white in 82 because the 82 gt was not avalible is that true? any more info or pics would be sweet i want to see a white pace car!!
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    I recall Jack Roush has 2 white painted 1979 Pace Cars.
    There's a 3rd Roush Pace Car, but I can't remember who owns it.
    All 3 original Pace Cars had T-tops, production models only had a sunroof.

    Some more info:
    http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/pacecar/79/index.htm
    http://www.mustangspecs.com/specialty/79pace.shtml
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    Here you go, a couple of pics from the fox body bible

    He painted them white to pace the inaugural 82 Detroit Grand prix

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    What's the VIN on that exemption tag? 9F03F102848?

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    That's correct, wow you have good eyes to see that
    Steve B
    1979 Pace Car 2.3 Turbo
    1989 GT 5.0 Auto
    1981 T-Top 2.3 RHD (Half share)
    1979 Pace Car 5.0 Auto (Half share)
    1980 Cobra

    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2520872

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    wow never to disapoint you guys rock! thanks oh and the taller wing is awsome!!
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    93 cobra
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    Didn't the 3rd Pace car go the winner of the race that year? Rick Mears?

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    I believe that the 3rd T-top car is in the Indy 500 museum.

    I'm sure Rick Mears was given a regular production model with the sunroof

    Steve
    Steve B
    1979 Pace Car 2.3 Turbo
    1989 GT 5.0 Auto
    1981 T-Top 2.3 RHD (Half share)
    1979 Pace Car 5.0 Auto (Half share)
    1980 Cobra

    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2520872

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    thats still some sweet info. Fox has eyes like a hawk to see what it said. I couldn't figure that out even if I tried with a magnifying glass.
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