1996 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT

Description

This is the Cobra you want to get your hands on right now. The 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra was the first year for the exceptionally more powerful 4.6-liter V8, and the convertible body is nearly three times as rare as the coupe. It's amazing this entire highly documented and original package is available for less than $18K.

When you're looking for a future classic, you want it collector-grade like this convertible. Everything looks stock right down to the coiled snake badges on the front fenders. The factory black color still has a mirror shine, which tell you this was more about being washed and waxed on a Sunday than going on morning commutes. More evidence of a cherished Mustang is seen in the Cobra-specific front and rear fascias that are complete. Even without bold Cobra identifier embossed in the rear bumper, you could always tell these were the premium pony cars with features like the fog lights, dual stainless exhaust, rear spoiler, and the 17" factory five-star alloy wheels.

The premium feeling continues on the inside where the Cobra got every comfort and convenience option in the Mustang catalog as standard equipment, including those supremely comfortable power leather buckets. The seats are deeply bolstered, which is a good idea considering this car's performance, and the SN95 redesign finally gave the Mustang a world-class cockpit. White-faced analog gauges, a leather-wrapped wheel, cruise control, and a five-speed stick were all part of the performance package for the driver. Plus, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, and a kickin' AM/FM/cassette stereo with CD changer keeps everyone happy. Since this is a modern classic, you also get to take advantage of features like dual airbags and anti-lock brakes. The power convertible top means the roof disappears with little more than a touch of a button, and the ice cold air conditioning means you can enjoy top down motoring any time of the year.

All-new for 1996, the DOHC 4.6-liter V8 rips through the gears with a zeal that the old 5.0 could only dream of. Smooth and willing to rev, it was highly developed by Ford to represent the very best powerplant they could muster. The bottom-end was virtually indestructible and the heavy-breathing heads made it feel like it could pull forever. There's a huge aftermarket to add even more power to the factory's 305 hp rating, but quite frankly, you see how clean and tidy this engine bay is. A Cobra that looks this factory fresh today has the potential to be worth plenty of money in the future. The five-speed manual transmission snaps through the gears easily, and the factory upgraded the chassis to make it one the best handling American cars of its era. Helping corral all this performance is the power steering, massive four-wheel disc brakes, and grippy Falken tires.

This Cobra comes with all the documentation you want for this collector car, including original window sticker, dealer invoice, owner's manual, maintenance records, photo history, and special Ford SVT (Special Vehicle Team) certificate and literature. This is affordable top down fun for today, and a smart investment for tomorrow. Call today!!!