For Sale: 1996 Ford Mustang in Concord, North Carolina

This one was stored away to be an extraordinary car. After all, the 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra was the debut of the new power-packed DOHC 4.6-liter V8, and this is a very exclusive color only used to launch this special pony car. So if you know how extraordinary this one is, then you'll get excited about this 21k mile modern classic.

The reason why this one can grab your attention so quickly is that the original Mystic Clearcoat Metallic is a special color-shifting paint that was only offered in '96. Ford specifically announced only 2,000 examples before shutting the books on this chameleon paint. And with so few miles on this car (averaging under 850 miles annually,) you know the gloss it has in the pictures is no accident. In fact, the largest signs of use in the paint are just from it getting sipped down over the years. And this one even has an upgraded set of 18-inch polished wheels. Besides the awesome color/shine, Ford's Special Vehicle Team made sure this one was an all-around sports car stunner. This includes the unique fascia, hood scoops, and coiled snake badges.

The black leather interior has the clean style of a low-mileage car. This car has crossed the 25-year old threshold and that makes it eligible for vintage car benefits in many states. But you won't know it's a classic from the long list of modern features. It starts with well-bolster bucket seats up front, and yours even power adjusts to the ideal driving position. Plus, power windows, power locks, keyless entry/alarm, cruise control, the premium factory AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, and ice-cold air conditioning will keep everyone happy. But the driver is the one who always has priority. White-faced analog gauges, a leather-wrapped wheel, and a five-speed stick were also all part of the performance package you want in a Cobra.

Since this car has been so preserved thus far, it should be no surprise that this shows a stock-style and well-kept engine bay. This was the debut year for the DOHC 4.6-liter motor, and its 305 hp output really returned the Mustang Cobra to top-dog status. While this is an exceptionally preserved example, we know it will be hard for you to resist adding to the odometer. After all, this was the pet project for Ford's performance-loving engineers, so they tuned the suspension for enthusiasts to have fun. Helping corral all this performance is the power steering, sway bars front & rear, and massive four-wheel disc brakes.

Complete with the owner's manual packet, this is the dream of a modern Mustang collector. If that's you, don't let this rare opportunity slip away. Call now!