Vehicle Description
1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Instead of mixing the thoroughbred Cobra V8 among lesser engines at
the Romeo, Michigan, manufacturing plant, Ford has chosen to
assemble the DOHC power plant off-line using a dozen two-member
teams. Each team will build one engine start to finish and sign off
their creation before sending it on its way. This personalized
touch also happens to be a longstanding tradition at Aston Martin,
the most exotic nameplate owned by the Ford Motor Company. Now,
with true craftsmanship and 305 horsepower snorting under the
muscle-Mustang's hood, America's original pony car enjoys
world-class bragging rights.
For consignment, our consigner tells the story, (and not a lie
story, but a story, so pay attention!), of this car #11 which was a
pre-production test vehicle that somehow escaped the scrapyard. We
know it was used for engine dyno testing, and then shipped to
Atlanta for an ad photo shoot. Here the water becomes muddied but
if we see it was auctioned off at a southeastern district site
around the time of the photo shoot, and where it was dyno'd the
plot thickens! I'll go with #11.
Exterior
Starting out life from the factory as Crystal White, and it's
aplenty on this car and save for the badging, there is not one lick
of chrome anywhere. Some slight faults are in the paint throughout,
but it remains in overall good condition for a respray. A rear
spoiler is seen, and correct SVT and Cobra Badges have been adhered
to the bodywork. Window trimmings are all in black. The trio of
tail lighting is still being used harkening back to the days of
yore in the mid 1960's. 17-inch Cobra R wheels nicely polished are
on all 4 corners.
Interior
Sweet high back bucket seats in tweed brown/tan broadcloth with
plenty of body hugging side panels keep you snugly in the seats
when you are doing doughnuts in the parking lot. The iconic Mustang
twin eyebrow dash in deep black and owning a peppering of
white-faced gauges inserted within creates a stealthy look for the
interior. There is a band of dark tan vinyl hugging the bottom of
the dash, and the other side for the glovebox is also dark tan. A
rear 2 plus 2 bench is in and can be folded down for extra access
to trunk storage. Ford racing gauges are aerodynamically embedded
into the A pillar so you can keep a close watch on the essentials.
Embroidered in black Cobra tan floor mats cover nicely preserved
tan carpet. All forms like the door panels and center console all
make heavy use of the french curve.
Drivetrain
SVT Mustang Cobras are for the first time equipped with Ford's
4.6-liter modular V8 engine. The Cobra's 4.6-liter dual overhead
cam (DOHC) aluminum V8 produces 305 horsepower. However, with an
added Vortech V2 Supercharger Kit, that will boost it up a bit. It
has EFI and strapped to the rear of this mill is a Tremec T45
5-speed manual transmission. On the back the rear axle is a Ford
8.8-inch 3.27 Trac Loc.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust is noted in the exhaust piping but otherwise very
little additional surface rust. Nice clean straight floor pans,
independent coil spring suspension for the front, and a 4 link with
coil springs for the back. Power disc brakes are on all 4 corners
and Flowmaster mufflers give this car its growl.
Drive-Ability
She was a bit feisty for the start up, possibly due to an issue
with the fan sensor?? Once we got her going though, performed
beautifully on the test track. Neck snapping acceleration and bias
free braking to bring you back to earth. Rail like handling and all
but the A/C blowing warm, worked swimmingly.
A bit of early SVT history if you will, and original with the look
of menacing SVT Cobra in its earliest form.
VIN DECODE
1FALP47V5TF100054
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
L-Front Airbags, Manual Belts
P47-Mustang Cobra Coupe
V-4.6L DOHC V8
5-Check Digit
T-1996
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
1000054-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
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