My 2023 RaptorR order

[1966 F100 Raptor]

Congrats man! I'm still waiting for scheduling - the wait is killing me...!

I ordered July 18 when order banks opened. I knew Feb 1st when order was changed to priority #01 it wouldn’t be long. Within 30 days had VIN. Figured i would be able to relax but nerves saying otherwise. I still need to sell the 1966 F100R to buy the ‘23 R. Will not know until April 1st. Once F100R sells hoping i can relax a bit waiting. Be nice to have ‘23 R by my official retirement date of july 14th.

 

[Raptor Paradise]

I ordered July 18 when order banks opened. I knew Feb 1st when order was changed to priority #01 it wouldn’t be long. Within 30 days had VIN. Figured i would be able to relax but nerves saying otherwise. I still need to sell the 1966 F100R to buy the ‘23 R. Will not know until April 1st. Once F100R sells hoping i can relax a bit waiting. Be nice to have ‘23 R by my official retirement date of july 14th.

That's great man. I ordered mine July 18th as well and have been waiting on pins & needles since. I'm 19 priority code, hoping I will get bumped up in the next month or so.

I have another dealer who knows my situation and has offered me their 1 remaining allocation (they got 2) for $25k over to build my own truck and be prio 1 with them, I'm strongly considering it... the price is reasonable, but just having a hard time with these ADMs.

 

[1966 F100 Raptor]

That's great man. I ordered mine July 18th as well and have been waiting on pins & needles since. I'm 19 priority code, hoping I will get bumped up in the next month or so.

I have another dealer who knows my situation and has offered me their 1 remaining allocation (they got 2) for $25k over to build my own truck and be prio 1 with them, I'm strongly considering it... the price is reasonable, but just having a hard time with these ADMs.

I was lucky to be able to get one at MSRP. I simply couldn’t have afforded anything more. Even MSRP is a stretch needing to sell enough stuff to cover 100% of cost.
Best dealer can do is Priority #10 only ford/rep can change to Priority #1

 

[Restaurantman]

I ordered my R this past Jan. Same code 19. Anyone have an idea when the builds will be scheduled for recent orders? 2024?

 

[1966 F100 Raptor]

I ordered my R this past Jan. Same code 19. Anyone have an idea when the builds will be scheduled for recent orders? 2024?

Too many variables to know. Biggie is so many dealers inputting orders without allocations. How many allocations did your dealer get, my dealer got 6 allocations i am #3. Mine and #4 were up next Feb 1st. It is like a lottery and also how much pull the dealer has and how important the order is for dealer plus many other factors. Any orders up to now are not for 2024 but who knows. Many many orders for Bronco, Maverick, Ranger, mustang were never filled.

If you are 100% sure your dealer has allocation just sit back and wait.

 

[1966 F100 Raptor]

Well, The time is near plan is to have the truck at auction site early sunday morning. Will soon find out what April fool's day brings! If '66 does not sell there will be no RaptorR. Total ball of nerves now not knowing . .

1966 Ford F100 Custom Pickup at Glendale 2023 as S109 - Mecum Auctions

1966 Ford F100 Custom Pickup crossing the auction block at Glendale 2023 as S109.

www.mecum.com

 

[BabaMike]

Well, The time is near plan is to have the truck at auction site early sunday morning. Will soon find out what April fool's day brings! If '66 does not sell there will be no RaptorR. Total ball of nerves now not knowing . .

1966 Ford F100 Custom Pickup at Glendale 2023 as S109 - Mecum Auctions

1966 Ford F100 Custom Pickup crossing the auction block at Glendale 2023 as S109.

www.mecum.com

Good luck, how much you looking for.

 

[AntiMattersMost]

@1966 F100 Raptor, that is truly a next level Resto-Mod. Have you been through the selling end process of an auction before? If you can be there for the preview it will be worth your time. You’ll get a chance to evaluate potential bidders and answer questions.
Oh yeah, and nothing like experiencing the “squeeze” when/if bidding slows and they try and get you to lower your reserve. Have a secondary figure in mind if inclined and beat the auctioneers to a lull. Timing is everything in an auction as you might get 120 seconds.

 

[1966 F100 Raptor]

Good luck, how much you looking for.

It has to be enough to cover 100% of RaptorR plus some left over.
That includes 1k entry fee plus 10% on sale amount. Last car payment we have had was January 1999. No loans no credit cards. We owe less than 15% of value of our home. Retiring in 3 1/2 months.
Giving the ‘66 up is HUGE to get RaptorR. Making more TQ & HP at tire than R & being 2000+ lb lighter it is a total blast to drive not to mention 2x the mpg…but, old age has set in quickly retirement around the corner i figured now after owning truck for over 23 yrs it was time.

When people ask if i would sell I always joked that sure when Ford builds a 700 hp truck..

 

[Nex]

Well, The time is near plan is to have the truck at auction site early sunday morning. Will soon find out what April fool's day brings! If '66 does not sell there will be no RaptorR. Total ball of nerves now not knowing . .

1966 Ford F100 Custom Pickup at Glendale 2023 as S109 - Mecum Auctions

1966 Ford F100 Custom Pickup crossing the auction block at Glendale 2023 as S109.

www.mecum.com

Good luck sir! Sad to see a work of art like that be sold, but it's part of the car guy process.