Rare Pony: 2006 Mustang Stampede Edition

Stampede Edition?

The 2006 Mustang Stampede Edition was a Ford factory built special. The "Stampede Edition" is clearly denoted on the original Ford window sticker not an add-on sticker as with dealer add on packages. We know so far that there has been a California Limited Edition (CE) and another variant called the SCS or Southern California Special which was not numbered and the sticker still read "California Limited Edition". (Not the same as the nationally available "California Special" package available to GT's in 2007 and 2008).

It is important to mention the CE and SCS cars because the Stampede and the CE are the same car - same equipment package, same base car - yet sold in different markets. If these cars exist then most likely Ford has released other Regional Specials in other District Sales Offices (DSO). A lot of the specials that Ford created then were never advertised outside of their own market. Why is that a big deal? Think 1968 California Special, 1968 High Country Special, 1968 Lone Star Special (aka Bluebonnet Special).... and the list goes on. Ford Regional Specials and other special releases are part of the beauty and mystique of the Mustang. The fact that there can be a collectibility factor in owning a vehicle that rolled off the factory line less than 2 years ago is mind-blowing. It also shows that not only has Ford paid homage to the earlier Mustang in styling but they are also repeating some of the Mustang history. Yes, owning a Saleen281 is cool but before it was a Saleen it was just a Ford Mustang... Saleen, Roush, Foose, Heritage, Legend, Cragar, and any other aftermarket customizer is starting with the same product - a factory created Ford Mustang. The original sticker on the car and the DSO codes as well as the VIN come from Ford and do not reflect what the 3rd party company has done. 20, 30, even 40 years from now when the car is in the hands of a new owner and they are trying to restore it they will go by the VIN or other original documentation they have available. Ford created specials have this information upfront and are so cool to discover. Have you ever heard of the Twister, or the Sidewinder? What about the 600? The Gold Nugget? Color of the Month? These are awesome cars that were unique and special the day they were created and more so today because they are original Ford Specials.

Half of the Mustang hobby is about modifying and making a Mustang more unique to the owner. The other half is trying to bring an older car back to its original state (concours). Where you fall in this spectrum is as personal as your reason for buying a Mustang in the first place. I ask Stampede owners "Did you select your Stampede because of the numbered plaque and the collectibility of the car? Or was it the options provided at the packaged price too good of a deal to pass up?" Neither is wrong... both are valid reasons... For me, it was 500 vs. 800-900. My 40th Anniversary Coupe in White was 1 of 800-900 but not show quality. This car was perfect, numbered, and rare. My kind of car.

This blog documents the changes and modifications I've made to this car since purchasing it in June of 2006. Please note the "Thank You..." in the side bar. These are the businesses I've purchased products from in the process of modifying my Stampede.

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2006 FORD MUSTANG
STAMPEDE EDITION #351 OF 500
Build Date: 3/30/06
Purchased: 6/19/06

MODIFICATIONS:

Custom STAMPEDE Rocker Stripes and Windshield Banner
Honeycomb Rear Blackout Panel
1968 Mustang Script Emblems – Dash and Trunk Deck Lid
Custom "Stampede 351" Plates - Left Rear & Front
Custom Airbrushed Grille Pony (Vista Blue/Silver Flames)
SSE II Retro Quarter Window Louvers - Vista Blue 2005+
Mustang Painted Mirror Covers - Vista Blue
Mustang GT Rocker Molding – Vista Blue
MUSTANG 3rd Brake Light Overlay
Dark Tinted Tail Lights (20%)
Blue ShowLenses
Sequential Tail-lights Plug-In Harnesses
Clear Rear Side Marker Lenses w/red bulbs
Clear Turn Signal Lens w/stealth (194 & 3157) bulbs
MUSTANG Sill Plates Letter Inserts - reflective blue
Door Sill Accent Stripe Insert (1 per side)- reflective blue
MDM Trunk Lid Mat - Vista Blue Pony w/Chrome 1968 Mustang Script EuroDezigns Xenon Blue Headlights (H13)
EuroDezigns Xenon Blue Fog Lights (H11)
Blue LED Map Lights (5W5)
Blue LED Trunk (211-2) light
Custom Blue piping on doors, map light area, and dash
Mirror Chrome accents & Blue Pony on Door Speakers
Mirror Chrome accents on door reflector bezel
Mirror Chrome accents on map lights
SRP Racing's Classic Race Pedals - Satin Billet
Flowmaster American Thunder Muffler
Theft Deterrent Valve Stem Covers - Pony Tribar
Fender Gripper Trunk Liner - Blue Pony Logo

BILLET TRIM PIECES:

Satin Billet Shift Boot Trim
Satin Billet Coat Hook Replacements
Satin Billet Emergency Brake Cover – MGW
Satin Billet Deluxe Seat Lever Covers - MGW (3D Pony)
Satin Billet Stock Door Lock Pins
Satin Billet Door Sill Accent Pieces
Satin Billet Automatic shift handle trim
Satin Billet Power seat adjustment switch cover
Satin Billet Seat lumbar switch cover
Polished Billet 6" Shorty Antenna
Polished Billet switch plates Polished Billet A/C Switches Polished Billet Remote Mirror Adjustment Bezel
Polished Billet Headlight Knob Bezel
Polished Billet Cup Holder Bezel
Polished Billet Power Outlet Plug - MGW (3D Pony)
Chrome Headlight knob cover

AUDIO:

Harmon Kardon Drive+Play iPod Integration
Subwoofer enclosure with Blue Neon
Mirror finish Ponies on Speaker grills

ENGINE BAY:

Custom Airbrushed Plenum Cover (Vista Blue/Silver Flames)
Shock Tower Covers – Vista Blue Metallic
Radiator Cover, Vista Blue
Radiator Cover Extensions – Vista Blue
Fuse Box Cover, Vista Blue w/Chrome Pony
Brake M/C Cap, Brushed Aluminum
Windshield Washer Reservoir Cap, Brushed Aluminum
Power Steering Pump Reservoir Cap, Brushed Aluminum
Oil Filler Cap, Brushed Aluminum
Oil Dip Stick Handle, Brushed Aluminum
Radiator Cap Cover, Brushed Aluminum
MRT Hood Struts
Underhood Stainless Steel Hardware Set
Airaid Cold Air Induction

NEW WISHLIST ITEMS

PERFORMANCE
2005 Mustang V6 JBA Cat4ward® Stainless Steel Shorty Headers
BBK Throttle Body 05-08 V6 #1765
Screamin' Demon Coil 05-0 V6
Spiral Flow Throttle Body Spacer - 2005 + V6
StangWires 8mm High Performance Plug Wires 2005 4.0 V6 - Chrome

APPEARANCE
Brake Light Pulser
CDC V6 Chin Spoiler - Textured Black
Scott Drake Billet Strut Tower Caps
Stainless Steel 3 Piece Under Hood Cover
Stainless Steel Battery Cover
UPR 2005 Mustang A/C Cap Cover Kit

MISCELLANEOUS
Mustang Fender Cover(CM)

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SHOWS:
* indicates trophy or award

7/7/07 - Ford Display, Middlekauff Ford, Plano, TX
7/14/07 - Cracker Barrel Cruise Nights, Lewisville, TX*
7/21/07 - Ford Display, Payton-Wright Ford, Grapevine, TX*
7/28/07 - Ford Display, Nichols Ford, Fort Worth, TX
8/11 & 12/07 - NTMC Yellow Rose Classic, Fort Worth, TX*
8/18/07 - Ford Display, Hilliard Ford*
8/25/07 - Cruise Night at Chuck's - Grapevine, TX
9/3/07 - 4th Annual MDA Labor Day Car Show - Grand Prairie, TX*
9/8/07 - Cracker Barrel Cruise Nights, Lewisville, TX*
9/22/07 - Cruise Night at Chuck's - Grapevine, TX*
9/29/07 - Display, State Fair of Texas - Dallas, TX
10/13/07 - Cracker Barrel Cruise Nights, Lewisville, TX*
3/8/08 - Display, Grand Prairie Ford, Grand Prairie, TX
3/22/08 - CARS of Palestine Show, Palestine, TX
4/12/08 - Cracker Barrel Cruise Nights, Lewisville, TX*
5/3/08 - 18th Annual AER Manufacturing Dallas Spring Nationals Classic Car Show
5/10/08 - Cracker Barrel Cruise Nights, Lewisville, TX**
5/17/08 - 3rd Annual Lone Star Classic Car Show hosted by Grand Prairie Ford*
5/31/08 - Quantum Performance Grand Opening Celebration & Show
6/14/08 - Cracker Barrel Cruise Nights, Lewisville, TX*

AWARDS:

Class Award - 7/14/07
1st Place - Participant's Choice - 7/21/07
Class Award - Yellow Rose Classic - 8/12/07
Participant's Choice - 8/18/07
Class Winner - 9/3/07
Class Award - 9/8/07
Class Award - 9/22/07
Class Award - 10/13/07
Class Award - 4/12/08
Class Award - 5/10/08
Director's Pick - 5/10/08
Class Award - 5/17/08
Class Award - 6/14/08

MAGAZINES:

Mustang Times - July 2007
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