Vehicle Description
Nicely documented, exceptionally maintained, and a nearly
impossible low mileage are awesome to have on any convertible. But
it gets to a whole new level of rarity and desire when you find it
on a 1994 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra that's also an official Indy 500
Pace Car Edition. So the total impression of this ultra-rare modern
muscle machine is almost like you were getting this drop-top brand
new from Ford.
1994 was the debut year for the new Mustang styling, and this style
arguably started a revolution second only to the original cars
launched three decades earlier. So a benchmark Mustang like this
needs to have all the right touches in place. A great example is
the factory Rio Red. It shows all signs of being the original
paint, and it retains the kind of showroom-level shine that will
give you pride at the car shows. This kind of presentation comes
from a car where the 1978 miles on the odometer is believed to
reflect the car's full actual mileage. The reason why something
like this would be treated so special is because of its provable
true lineage. Ford had not made a Mustang Cobra convertible in
decades, and there were only a select few that were crafted to
commemorate the 1994 Indy 500 pace car. There were only 1,000
example produced, and this one comes with its SVT certificate
certifying it's number 618 of this specialty batch. In fact, these
were so in-demand that while it was the most expensive Mustang from
Ford, the original owner of this one still paid $7k over the
sticker price! So you can understand how it has been cherished from
day one. It's also why you'll see everything so well preserved -
from the special Indy 500 decals to the elegant saddle tan
roof.
Inside, this one retains its time capsule status and upper-class
distinction. The premium feeling starts with the seats. These are
covered in supple leather, and the drivers side power adjusts to
the ideal comfort position. The ultra-low mileage feeling is
reflected in factory-like condition of these bucket seats, and
that's a good thing, because the special edition traded in
galloping pony in the seatbacks for the exclusive Indy 500 logos.
This has all the best luxury features, like power locks, keyless
entry, power steering, tilt steering column, cruise control, dual
airbags, anti-lock brakes, and the premium AM/FM/cassette/CD
stereo. Power windows and a power convertible top mean never having
to leave the driver's seat when opening this one up to the world,
and cold-blowing air conditioning means staying cool even in the
summertime. And while this one looks like has barely ever left the
garage, it will be difficult to resist getting out on the road. A
leather-wrapped steering wheel, sporty white-faced gauges, and the
crisp action of the stick shift will get your enthusiast heart
pumping.
Ford's iconic and powerful 5.0-liter V8 was revised and upgraded
for 1994, giving the Cobra a total of 240 horsepower. The cast
aluminum intake manifold was unique to this model, along with GT40
iron heads, roller rockers, and valve springs. This Mustang looks
just like the day it left the factory, right down to the rubber
boot over the distributor. So it's easy to believe this is an all
original setup. In fact, it appears all the correct production
markings and decals are still in place. It's a level of care and
preservation that is becoming rarer every day. Of course, the
exceptional performance of a fuel-injected V8 and the excellent
control of the five-speed manual transmission come together to make
sure this one is always ready for fun. Handling is also worthy the
Cobra name thanks to the limited slip rear end, sway bars front &
rear, and four-wheel power disc brakes.
The exceptional documentation on this car includes the original
window sticker, bill of sale, dealer invoice, title docs, and
owner's manual packet. There are even replacement Indy 500 decals
that come with the sale (although the present ones already look
excellent on the car!) From day one, this valuable rarity has been
treated with respect it deserves. So if you're a true collector,
call today!