This 1998 Ford Contour SVT, number 4,555 of 6,535 built, was acquired by the seller and imported from Canada to the US in 2019. It currently displays 88,000 kilometers (~55,000 miles), with approximately 500 kilometers added under current ownership.
The car has been extensively modified, featuring carbon-fiber exterior and underhood components as well as a Vortec supercharger kit for the 2.5-liter Duratec V6 engine. The high-output Duratec V6 has received a carbon-fiber air box and engine cover, a liquid-to-air intercooler, updated ECU tuning, and polished fluid reservoirs for enhanced performance.
Terry Haines built the transaxle with revised components, including a short-shift kit and a Quaife differential. Additional performance upgrades include a liquid-to-air intercooler, a custom air box, and Wilwood front brake calipers. The suspension is upgraded with H&R springs and Contour Motorsports BAT “Euro” sport dampers, while braking is handled by four-wheel discs outfitted with Wilwood four-piston front calipers, front-spec SVT calipers in the rear, and larger-than-stock slotted and drilled rotors.
Exterior modifications are highlighted by a carbon-fiber hood, front air dam, headlight trim, and rear spoiler, complemented by SVT-specific side skirts and bumper covers. The car rides on 17″ REV five-spoke wheels featuring dark gray spokes and polished lips, wrapped in 215/45 Toyo Proxes T1-S tires. Additional features include a power sunroof, motorized antenna, tinted windows, polished exhaust outlets, LED lighting, and body-color mirror caps.
Inside, the Contour SVT boasts bolstered black leather front bucket seats and a rear bench, with SVT-branded mats lining the footwells. The interior is equipped with cruise control, air conditioning, a short-throw shifter, aluminum pedal covers, power windows and locks, and a high-performance sound system. This system includes a Kenwood CD/Bluetooth receiver connected to a capacitor, Memphis amplifiers, and a trunk-mounted Rockford Fosgate Punch subwoofer. The trunk also accommodates a fluid tank utilized by the liquid-to-air intercooler.
The driver’s cockpit features an airbag steering wheel framing white-dial instrumentation, including a 260 km/h speedometer, tachometer, and readouts for coolant temperature and fuel level. A trio of aftermarket gauges is mounted on the A-pillar for added monitoring.
Under the hood, a Motocraft AGM battery has been recently installed and relocated to the trunk, with the seller noting voltage regularly reads over 14 volts. The exhaust system is aftermarket from the Y-pipe back, enhancing exhaust flow and sound. A hand-held SCT programmer is also included with the sale.
The vehicle comes with two keys and fobs, an SVT certificate, a Carfax report, and a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name. The Carfax report records an accident in March 2001 causing moderate damage to the left-rear corner. The seller confirms that the rear bumper cover received approximately $600 in paintwork following the incident. The report also details the car’s history in Canada and Michigan.
This modified 1998 Ford Contour SVT marries classic performance with thoughtful upgrades, making it a unique and exciting offering for enthusiasts. It is now available at no reserve.
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