Official Rules
1995 FORD SVT LIGHTNING SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES & TERMS AND CONDITIONS
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
1. SWEEPSTAKES SPONSOR
The 1995 Ford SVT Lightning Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") is sponsored by Friendly Ford of Crosby ("Sponsor").
Sponsor: Friendly Ford of Crosby
Address: 2425 Highway 90, Crosby, TX 77532
Email: friendlyfordoftx@gmail.com
Website: shelbyobsmerch.com
The Sweepstakes is subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
2. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD
The Sweepstakes begins on November 23, 2026, at 12:00 AM Central Standard Time and ends on December 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time ("Sweepstakes Period").
Mail-in entries have an earlier receipt deadline, as provided in Section 5.
The winner drawing is scheduled for December 16, 2026, at 2:30 PM Central Standard Time.
3. ELIGIBILITY
The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and Washington, D.C., who are 18 years of age or older and have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry.
Residents of Alaska and Hawaii are not eligible.
Employees, officers, directors, owners, and immediate family members of the Sponsor and parties directly involved in administering the Sweepstakes are ineligible.
Void where prohibited by law.
4. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT TO THE SPONSOR IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
Eligible participants may enter without purchasing any merchandise by following the free mail-in entry instructions in Section 5.
Purchases do not confer preferential treatment in the selection process. Each valid drawing entry has an equal chance of selection.
5. HOW TO ENTER
There are two proposed methods of participation, subject to final legal approval of the merchandise-related entry structure.
METHOD A — MERCHANDISE PROMOTIONAL ENTRIES
During the Sweepstakes Period, qualifying merchandise packages are available through shelbyobsmerch.com.
Package 1: Keychain + Sticker
Includes four (4) promotional Sweepstakes entries.
Package 2: Keychain + Sticker + Digital Artwork
Includes twenty (20) promotional Sweepstakes entries.
Purchasing merchandise is optional and is not required to enter the Sweepstakes.
The Sponsor proposes no maximum number of eligible entries per person.
Merchandise sales are subject to the store's separate sales, shipping, and refund policies.
METHOD B — FREE MAIL-IN ENTRY (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY)
Eligible participants may enter without purchasing merchandise.
To submit a free mail-in entry request:
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On a 3" x 5" card, clearly and legibly handwrite your full legal name, mailing address, city, state, ZIP code, email address, telephone number, and date of birth.
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Write "1995 Ford SVT Lightning Sweepstakes — Free Entry" on the card.
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Place the completed card in a standard mailing envelope with sufficient postage.
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Mail it to:
1995 Ford SVT Lightning Sweepstakes
Friendly Ford of Crosby
2425 Highway 90
Crosby, TX 77532
Each valid mail-in request will receive one (1) Sweepstakes entry.
Only one entry request may be included in each envelope.
Participants may submit multiple separate requests. There is no maximum number of valid mail-in requests per person.
Mail-in requests must be received by December 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time.
The Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, damaged, misdirected, illegible, or undelivered mail.
No merchandise purchase is necessary. Participants are responsible for ordinary mailing and postage costs.
6. ENTRY LIMITS AND EQUAL TREATMENT
There is no maximum number of eligible entries per person.
All eligible entries, regardless of entry method, will be included in the same random drawing.
Each individual valid entry receives one equal chance of being selected.
Free-entry participants must have a genuine opportunity to obtain entries without making a purchase.
The Sponsor will not knowingly provide unlawful preferential treatment to participants who purchase merchandise.
7. GRAND PRIZE
One (1) grand prize winner will receive a custom-built 1995 Ford SVT Lightning.
Approximate Retail Value: $60,000 USD.
The vehicle includes:
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Supercharged engine
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Custom blue exterior paint
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Custom adjustable air ride suspension
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26-inch rear Pro Billet wheels
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24-inch front Pro Billet wheels
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Custom rear wheel tubs
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Custom interior
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Custom center console
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Custom sound system with Bluetooth connectivity
Nationwide delivery within the 48 contiguous United States and Washington, D.C., is included.
The vehicle is a modified, pre-owned 1995 model.
The winner will receive the actual vehicle identified for this promotion, subject to applicable laws governing title transfer and vehicle ownership.
The Sponsor does not guarantee that the modified vehicle complies with every state's vehicle equipment, emissions, inspection, or registration requirements.
The prize may not be transferred or exchanged for cash before award, except where required by law.
8. WINNER SELECTION
One (1) potential grand prize winner will be selected through a random online drawing from all eligible Sweepstakes entries.
Drawing Date: December 16, 2026
Drawing Time: 2:30 PM Central Standard Time
Drawing Method: Online random drawing
All eligible entries will be assigned a corresponding drawing entry record.
The drawing will use a random selection process.
Each valid entry has an equal probability of selection.
The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
The potential winner is subject to eligibility verification.
9. WINNER NOTIFICATION
The potential winner will be contacted using the email address or telephone number associated with the selected entry.
The potential winner must complete the required verification process before being declared the official winner.
Verification may include proof of identity, age, residence, eligibility, and completion of required tax or prize-transfer documentation.
Winner Response Deadline: [7 Days.]
If the potential winner is ineligible, cannot be contacted within the specified notification period, or fails to complete required verification, an alternate potential winner may be selected through another random drawing.
The winner will not be required to purchase merchandise or pay a prize-redemption fee to receive the vehicle.
10. VEHICLE SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Friendly Ford of Crosby will provide delivery of the grand prize vehicle within the 48 contiguous United States and Washington, D.C., at no transportation charge to the verified winner.
The Sponsor will arrange the delivery process and coordinate shipping with the winner.
The winner must provide an eligible delivery address and complete all legally required documentation for the vehicle transfer.
Delivery timing will depend on completion of required documentation and transportation arrangements.
11. TAXES, TITLE, AND REGISTRATION
The winner is responsible for applicable federal, state, and local income taxes resulting from receipt of the prize.
The winner is also responsible for vehicle title, registration, licensing, insurance, and inspection costs, except to the extent otherwise required by applicable law.
The Sponsor will issue applicable tax reporting documents as required by law.
The winner may be required to provide IRS Form W-9 and other documentation reasonably necessary to comply with tax reporting requirements.
12. FRAUD AND DISQUALIFICATION
The Sponsor reserves the right to reject entries that are fraudulent, falsified, duplicated contrary to these Official Rules, or submitted through unauthorized methods.
The Sponsor may disqualify an individual who knowingly provides false information or attempts to interfere with the integrity of the drawing.
Disqualification decisions must be made in good faith and applied consistently.
The Sponsor will not arbitrarily reject otherwise valid entries.
13. PUBLICITY
Where permitted by law, the winner may be asked to consent to the use of their name, city and state of residence, photographs, and likeness for promotional and winner-announcement purposes.
Any separate consent required by applicable law will be obtained.
14. PRIVACY
Participant information will be collected and used for administering the Sweepstakes, verifying eligibility, notifying potential winners, and fulfilling applicable legal obligations.
Information will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the Sponsor's posted privacy policy.
Entering the Sweepstakes does not automatically constitute consent to receive unrelated marketing communications.
15. MODIFICATION OR CANCELLATION
If fraud, technical failure, natural disaster, or another event outside the Sponsor's reasonable control materially compromises the integrity or lawful administration of the Sweepstakes, the Sponsor may take corrective action as permitted by law.
Any modification, suspension, or cancellation must comply with applicable legal requirements and must not arbitrarily disadvantage participants.
The Sponsor will not knowingly fail to award an advertised prize in violation of applicable law.
16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Sponsor is not responsible for technical malfunctions, lost or delayed communications, or events beyond its reasonable control that prevent timely receipt or processing of entries.
Nothing in these Official Rules eliminates rights or remedies that cannot legally be waived.
17. WINNER INFORMATION
Requests for information concerning the verified winner may be submitted to:
Subject: 1995 Ford SVT Lightning Sweepstakes Winner Request
Winner information will be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws and privacy requirements.
18. GOVERNING LAW
The Sweepstakes is governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the State of Texas, except where mandatory laws of another jurisdiction apply.
19. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICIAL RULES
By entering, participants agree to comply with these Official Rules and all applicable laws.
Participation is voluntary.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
SWEEPSTAKES START: November 23, 2026, at 12:00 AM CST.
SWEEPSTAKES END: December 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.
FREE MAIL-IN DEADLINE: December 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST (received by).
WINNER DRAWING: December 16, 2026, at 2:30 PM CST.
GRAND PRIZE: Custom 1995 Ford SVT Lightning.
APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE: $60,000 USD.
SHIPPING: Included within the contiguous United States and Washington, D.C.
SPONSOR: Friendly Ford of Crosby.
ADDRESS: 2425 Highway 90, Crosby, TX 77532.
CONTACT: friendlyfordoftx@gmail.com
WEBSITE: shelbyobsmerch.com
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.