Equipment
289/271hp, 4-speed, silver painted wire wheels, red line Firestone tires, grille and trunk guards, luggage rack, Cobra radio, wind wings, dark grey sun visors, Rotunda 90-degree tach, two tops, side curtains. Leather upholstery.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Tattered and sun rotted upholstery. Dull, dirty, chipped original paint. Unpainted filler behind the passenger's door. Good windshield. Aged gauges. Orderly and maintained engine compartment and chassis. "The Cobra in the Closet" stored from 1978-2007 with its original engine, gearbox, rear axle and several unusual early rack & pinion features.
Market commentary
Despite its somewhat dilapidated exterior and sun-rotted upholstery this Cobra is said to have been serviced and maintained in very good running condition and to retain all its important identification features. It may look like it's been abused, but it hasn't been, just maintained over a long storage period and since acquisition. Its unusual history and originality brought it a superior price, at least based on its exterior appearance, but under the skin it is a well-maintained fully original road-ready example. Cosmetic restoration would erase much of its appeal.