Vehicle Description
2001 Ford F150 SVT Lightning
Various media outlets had given the SVT Lightning the 'fastest
pickup' crown ever since the second-generation truck's introduction
in 1999. It became a matter of official record when a stock 2003
Lightning reached 147 miles per hour on a test track. A redesigned
five-spoke alloy wheel, satin-chrome interior door handles and two
brand-new paint colors Sonic Blue Clearcoat (replacing True Blue)
and Dark Shadow Grey (replacing Silver Metallic) were introduced
for 2003. Plus, thanks to some new suspension tuning, Lightning's
payload rating was increased to 1,350 pounds.
Little known, and not often seen, the Ford Lightning from 2001 was
the precursor to the power truck craze of the early 2000's. This
truck for consignment sports 53,855 actual miles, has its original
window sticker, SVT certificate, and is one of 1,722 Lightnings
built in Bright Red for the model year. A few modifications to
improve on performance but with the stock parts included and it's
all buttoned up for some fast hauling...of ass!
Exterior
Leading the way for this coke bottle sided, aero clad bathed in
Bright Red truck is a clean gray grille with the well-known Ford
blue oval. A wide curvaceous hood and the large running light
inserted lower bumper with yet another grille inserted within as
seen up front as well. Sides are showing well minded gaps and
rockers have extended panels to help with more aero as well as good
looks. The bumped out rear quarters leave a small accommodation for
a "step side" cove in front of the fender. Also, the rear quarters
seamlessly melt into the rear bumper and gate setup which is all
body matching Bright Red as well. Covering the spay-in Line-X lined
bed and sides in the inside is a like new black vinyl cover. All
this curvaceous truck shaped steel is bathed in the factory applied
Bright Red and is looking just fab. 18-inch chrome SVT wheels are
wrapped in Hankook 295/45R18 like new rubber all around. A storm is
brewing on the test track at Classic Auto Mall!
Interior
Clamoring to get to the interior before the storm, we open the
doors with a "flash" and see plenty of light gray molded vinyl
which forms the door panels. A seamless speaker, storage bins in
the bottom, and some panels frame a smaller dark gray molded vinyl
insert with some black panels housing the door locks, window
toggles, and the mirror adjuster. All sleek and nicely seamless in
its design. Seats are power adjustable for the driver and are
rounded over very sporty high back buckets. These are covered in
gray suede, and sport black leather insert panels which are broken
up by the gray. Form and figure are key to these great lookers
within the cab. A fold down center console is between the buckets
and provides a large storage compartment or can be left folded up
to make room for a 3rd. The dash in black houses white faced gauges
and in the center are some temp control knobs and the factory
AM/FM/Cassette/CD changer. I hear the thunder of a V8 in the
distance!
Drivetrain
5.4 Liters of SOHC supercharged V8 are shoehorned into the engine
bay. This mill can put out 380hp and is fed by EFI with the help of
a JLT cold air intake. On the back is a 4R100 4-speed automatic and
the rear axle is a limited slip 3.73 version. Everything under the
hood is uber clean and looks just perfect. Get ready to "pour" it
on.
Undercarriage
Wonderfully preserved all shiny black framing and red floor pans as
well as other structural parts are all rust free. Independent front
suspension with coil springs is on, and in back leaf springs aided
by Bilstein shocks and struts all around. A Bassani cat back
exhaust is on for the exhale all looking great and clean while
exiting through the passenger side ground-effects mid bed. It was a
real soaker but now the sun is coming out....
Drive-Ability
I entered this Lightning now knowing exactly what to expect as this
is my second jaunt into this model of truck. It fired right up with
a thunderous roar, and it was off to the test track. Here it had
neck snapping acceleration, endless power from the supercharger,
and great handling. All functions were working, and the seats were
wonderfully comfy. Gotta luv leather and suede!
A rarely seen Ford Lightning pickup all in great condition with
some slight upgrades, factory paint which is miles deep, and enough
curves to make Marilyn Monroe jealous. Sporty fairings all around
and a covered bed I feel a road trip coming on!
VIN DECODE
2FTZF07341CB00151
2-Canada
F-Ford Motor Company
T-Truck
Z-6001 Thru 7000 GVWR
F07-F150 Regular Cab 4X2 Flareside
3-5.4L SOHC Supercharged 380hp
4-Check Digit
1-2001
C-Oakville, Ontario Canada Assy Plant
B00151-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
