Equipment
428 335hp Cobra Jet R Code, 10.7compression, 427 low riser manifold, 735cfm Holley, four speed Nascar manual transmission, 9 rear end, functional hood scoop. 8000rpm tach, staggered Koni shocks with braced towers, power disc brakes. Original paint except for one panel that was repainted by original owner, a small town law enforcement officer. Paint has been rubbed off on doors at window openings from arms which rested there. Chrome and glass are original as well. Matching numbers throughout including the carb and distributor. Most of the interior is original except for door panels and speedo bezels. Car has only been driven 1500 miles since 1988. Maintained by Bob Crowder, a respected Ford Cobra restoration expert and featured in 3 magazines.
Market commentary
The owner reluctantly accepted the high bid of $39,000 for this true survivor. Another example of having to adjust upwards the existing price guides.