1998 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Description

As a final goodbye to the outgoing third-generation ‘Fox body’ Mustang, Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) revived the Cobra nameplate for the 1993 model year. The decade that followed saw the Mustang SVT Cobra and its requisite snake badge come to represent a range-topping high-performance variant with more power and improved handling over the base and GT models. In 1996, Ford equipped the fourth-generation ‘SN95’ Mustang with their all-new 4.6-liter modular aluminum V8 – a major upgrade from the aging cast-iron Windsor V8 that had been in production since 1968. On the outside, the SVT Cobra received unique 17-inch wheels, integrated front ‘driving lights,’ and twin hood bulges giving it a distinctively aggressive appearance. Today, fourth-generation Mustangs have come into their own as modern collectibles, making well-preserved, single-owner performance variants like this all the more desirable. 

RADwood Ready

RADwood is a festival that focuses on the culture and vehicles of the 1980s and 1990s. RADwood, and the “RADwood Era” are now commonly used to reference this period of bodacious automotive history.

Hagerty took stewardship of RADwood in March of 2022 to build on the company’s purpose to save driving and car culture while expanding and supporting inspiring experiences for automotive enthusiasts.

Highlights

• One-owner vehicle displaying 71,255 miles at the time of listing

• Powered by a hand-built 4.6-liter V8 producing 305-horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque

• Rebuilt Borg Warner ‘T45’ five-speed manual transmission fitted in 2007 at approximately 50,000 indicated miles

• Modifications reported by the consignor include lowered suspension, Eaton Posi limited-slip differential, Spicer U-joints, and E3 spark plugs

• Rides on 18-inch five-spoke Saleen wheels shod with 265/35ZR18 front and 285/35ZR18 rear Sumitomo tires showing 2018 date codes

• As per consignor, recent service highlights include replacing the fuel pump, A/C compressor, and all seven water jacket hoses in 2022, as well as a new battery and an oil and filter change in 2023

• Finished in Chrome Yellow over a Black leather interior

• Complete maintenance records from new and a clean Carfax report

Features

• Integrated front ‘driving lights’

• Rear deck spoiler

• Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel

• White-faced instruments 

• Power-adjustable sport bucket front seats 

• Power windows

• Power locks

• Power-adjustable mirrors

• Air conditioning 

• Cruise control

• Mach 460 AM/FM/Cassette stereo

• Dual stainless steel exhaust outlets

• Independent front suspension

• Four-wheel disc brakes 

Included

• Two keys

• New donut spare tire

• Removed original coilovers 

• Spare driver side seatbelt assembly

Known Flaws

• Two rock chips on hood

• Glue on rear license plate bumper cover

• Typical creasing on leather front seats 

Ownership History

The accompanying Carfax Report shows that this SVT Cobra has been enjoyed and driven modestly by its original California-based owner from new.