It was designed by Chip Foose and was first introduced at the 2001 North American International Auto Show.

[1] A convertible was also built, finished in red, but it was a static display vehicle and as such had no running gear.

[2] The Ford Forty-Nine's engine was the same Jaguar AJ-V8 engine used in the Ford Thunderbird, a naturally aspirated 3.9 liter, DOHC, 32-valve V8.

Power was sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed automatic transmission.

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