The Fox body generation of the Ford Mustang Cobra represented perhaps one of the broader introductions of a collectible Ford in the modern era. While cars like the Saleen Mustang and ASC McLaren cars had existed up this point,… more»
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Oct 13, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fresh Paint & Decals: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
In 1978, brown was a popular color. Both the Camaro Z28 and Pontiac Trans Am could be acquired in different hues of brown. Ford offered the Mustang II for the last year and someone stepped up and purchased this… more»
Oct 11, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Needs Finishing: Classic Motor Carriages Cobra
Cobra kit cars remain one of the more frequently abandoned projects in the enthusiast world. It’s amazing that so many people pay the piper the first time around and then the car just sits, but it seems to happen… more»
Sep 8, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One Owner Replica: 1982 Aurora Cobra
The world of Cobra replicas is deep and diverse, with numerous offerings that often appear as a forgotten project in someone’s garage. The reason for this has much to do with how popular the original Cobra remains even to… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Boosted Performance: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II
Update 07/28/2024: Falling victim to a non-paying buyer is never pleasant, but when it happens twice, it is almost enough to prompt some enthusiasts to place the whole sale process in the “too-hard” basket. However, that isn’t the case… more»
Jul 11, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
“Snake Charmer!” 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Owned and loved for 60 years by its original owner, this never-restored 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra comes to auction in August. Henry “Hank” Williams Jr. led an interesting life, participating in the U.S. Army’s WW II D-Day operations in… more»
Jun 23, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Fire-Breathing 427: Shelby Continuation Cobra CSX6000
Only a handful of cars ever achieve legend status, and the original Shelby Cobra comfortably falls into that category. Its combination of low weight and enormous engine power provides performance almost beyond comprehension, and buyers must pay a seven-figure… more»
May 13, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Project Opportunity: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT
Personally. I’m a big fan of buying cars with a known reputation for being collectible when found in project-grade condition. I’ve realized this about myself that I am not a fan of perfect cars. And, truth be told, perfect… more»
May 10, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 2000 Shelby Cobra Continuation Race Car
There was once a time when vintage race cars met an untimely end when their competition days were done. Drivers sought the latest and greatest, and the best their old machinery could hope for was that some parts would… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Damaged Kit Car: 2021 Superformance Cobra
Oftentimes, we talk about buying a high-end kit car for a discount when one appears as a roughed-up and unfinished project in an owner’s garage. This is a common tale, when an ambitious builder hands over a fair chunk… more»
Nov 2, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Nonvenomous: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II
There was a glimmer of hope in the pony car world in 1978. Chevrolet reintroduced the Camaro Z28 the prior year and Pontiac sales of the Trans Am were going through the roof. Pontiac even added improved exhaust to… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Garage Find: 1965 AC Cobra Kit Car
The Shelby Cobra kit car has to be, by capita, one of the most frequently discovered models in unfinished form. You know how the boom and bust cycles always lead to some new construction homes remaining unfinished for years… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Graphics Galore: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II 5.0
With the mid-seventies approaching, automakers were facing all sorts of whammies when it came to offerings having anything to do with high performance. A trio of issues including insurance premiums, rising fuel costs, and higher emission standards were all… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
The owner of this 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra has had the car since 1995. Recently, it was broken into and the radio was stolen and the rear hatch key lock was busted. The Autocheck score shows 4 owners and… more»
Jun 16, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Mild Mods: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
The Fox-body Ford Mustang Cobra can easily be described as a modern collector car, and there are plenty out there that command big money as low-mileage cream puffs. Fortunately, plenty of Mustang enthusiasts still elected to actually “drive” their… more»
Mar 30, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1 of 1 Car: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra
The mythical “one of one” designation: we’re seeing this more and more among modern supercars, where super limited production numbers, combined with endless customization options based on how deep your pocketbook is, allow you to basically create a unicorn…. more»
