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»
Cobra
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»
Mar 27, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Driver Quality Collector: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
To me, one of the greatest finds is the collector vehicle that is just slightly down on its luck but not yet put out to pasture. I almost followed this advice with my junkyard find Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 –… more»
Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Thornton Estate Auction: 11 Fords and More!
Ford fans of the southeast may want to migrate to Christiansburg, Virginia on March 25th, 2023 for the Thornton Estate auction, where a host of blue oval classics go to gavel. Check out more pictures at Linkous Auctioneers. Thanks… more»
Feb 17, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Sitting for 20 Years: 1980 Ford Mustang Cobra
While we sometimes get accustomed to the nature of dramatic YouTube overhauls where cars and trucks are seemingly transformed right before our eyes, sometimes the transformation phase is much less dramatic. After all, a car can be pulled out… more»
Feb 15, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Supercharged Sunroof Delete: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
This 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra is an interesting mix of rare features and higher mileage than we typically see on a collector vehicle like this. With 57,000 miles, it’s not obscenely high, but it’s a far cry from the… more»
Feb 2, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
428 V8 Power! 1969 Ford Torino GT Cobra
In 1968, the Torino was introduced as the top-of-the-line Ford Fairlane. By 1971, the Fairlane name was retired in favor of the sexier-sounding newbie. In 1969, if you ordered the Torino GT, you could also bolt on a Cobra-Jet… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Parked in ’91: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II
No matter how many hearts the original Mustang II broke when it came out, there’s still a sense of excitement around unearthing anything with the iconic Cobra badges on it. It’s amazing how we associate the white body with… more»
Oct 12, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1969 Ford Torino Cobra R-Code 428/4-Speed!
Imagine walking into your Ford dealer back in 1969 and being one of the few lucky customers to stumble upon an R-Code Torino sitting there waiting for you to get your hands on it. That’s what happened to the… more»
Oct 3, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Chameleon! 1996 Ford Mustang Mystic Cobra
Ford brought back the Cobra edition of the Mustang in 1993 and gave it a hot, new motor in 1996. To help celebrate the Cobra’s new strength, Ford built 2,000 copies finished in what would be called “Mystic” paint… more»
Sep 18, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
The Cobra in the Closet: 1964 Shelby Cobra
As we all know, many of us are here because we love the stories behind iconic cars and trucks. Even vehicles that aren’t significant for any particular reason, we still dig knowing what got them to where they are… more»
Sep 10, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Unfinished Business: Cobra Kit Replica
If there was a category for cars that are most likely to show up as unfinished projects, the Cobra kit car would certainly be in the top five. I imagine there’s even a bracket for the same kit car… more»
