Vehicle Description
1969 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 428
Why This Car Is Special
In 1969 with the 428 Cobra Jet Ford Mustang, Ford had a genuine
muscle car in their stable. It had a Ram Air Shaker hood scoop,
special striping, and the new-for-'69 styling and was an aggressive
car with performance to back up that image.
The 428 Cobra Jet was developed by Ford's Light Vehicle Powertrain
Department and it made the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 one of the
world's fastest cars and was certainly one of the fastest factory
stock cars you could own on the street!
This 1969 Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet we have at Skyway Classics has been
correctly restored where needed and has the original engine, all
the right parts, and is not only a serious investment grade
classic, but a very fast and fun driver.
Features
1969 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 428
Optional R-Code Ram Air 428 cubic inch engine 335 horsepower @
5,200 440 lb�ft @ 3,400 rpm
Holley 4-barrel carburetor
Correct ram air Shaker Hood Scoop induction system
Silver finned valve covers
Cast iron manifolds
High-performance exhaust system
Great engine bay has the correct satin black paint
C6 automatic transmission
Ford 9 inch rear end with the 3.50 Traction Lock
Interior features the black vinyl with Hi-Back buckets seats
Dash that has working gauges which include a factory clock and
features wood grain trim
Factory radio works
Chrome shifter in the correct wood trimmed console
Correct seat belts, chrome accessory knobs, and door panels finish
out the interior
Correct exterior glossy coat of Black Jade paint
Shaker hood
Angled chin spoiler
Factory chrome hood pins
Factory rear spoiler
Factory rear window slats
Gold Mach 1 side stripes
14-inch factory 5-spoke factory styled mag wheels
BF Goodrich Radial TA tires.
Mechanical
Ours Cobra Jet 428 has the vaunted optional R-Code Ram Air 428
cubic inch engine with a 4-barrel that was modestly rated at 335
horsepower @ 5,200 440 lb�ft @ 3,400 rpm. The 428 CJ's actual power
output is reputed to be well north of 400 horse, with its
advertised numbers artificially lowered to help keep the insurance
companies from jacking up its rates..
At the top of the engine, a Holley 4-barrel carburetor sits under a
correct ram air induction system which draws fresh air from the
detailed shaker scoop. Other components include silver finned valve
covers, cast iron manifolds, a high-performance exhaust system,
fresh hoses and correct clamps.
The CJ spotless engine bay has the correct satin black paint and
all of the correct components look fresh from the shock tower brace
to the correct decals, vacuum hoses and accessory brackets are
there.
From the factory, the 428 CJ was treated to a set of deep-breathing
heads from the 427 (2.09/1.65-inch valves, combustion chamber
volumes between 73 and 75 cc, larger intake and exhaust ports, 427
valve springs and dampers), a 735-cfm Holley four-barrel carb, and
freer-breathing exhaust manifolds, along with beefier connecting
rods.
The rest of this Mach 1 has been restored to the same high
standards as its exterior and engine compartment. It has a C6
automatic transmission and a durable Ford 9-inch rear end with the
3.50 Traction Lock.
All that power hits the pavement with 14-inch factory 5-spoke
factory styled mag wheels and a set of BF Goodrich Radial TA
tires.
Even with the automatic transmission, in 1969, Car Life magazine's
CJ Mach 1 took just 5.5 seconds 0-60 mph and flew through the
standing 1/4 in 13.90 seconds at 103.32 mph.
"The best Mustang yet and quickest ever," said the editors, who
also declared it "the quickest standard passenger car through the
quarter-mile we've ever tested (sports cars and hot rods
excluded)."
Interior
The interior features the black vinyl with Hi-Back buckets seats
with the dash that has working gauges which include a factory
clock, and features wood grain trim. The radio works as it should
and the chrome shifter is in the correct wood trimmed console.
Correct seat belts, chrome accessory knobs, and door panels finish
out the interior.
Exterior
This CJ has a correct and glossy coat of rare Black Jade paint that
has a brilliant shine with its awesome shaker hood and straight and
flat body panels, perfectly ridged character lines, Gold Mach 1
side stripes, and narrow panel gaps that combine to create a show
worthy muscle car which presents a better than factory
appearance.
The front end of the car has chrome trimmed low beam headlights and
the grille mounted high beam headlights combine with an angled chin
spoiler. The chrome Mustang emblem features a familiar galloping
horse, factory chrome hood pins, and nice front bumper.
Conclusion
As far as collectability goes, a real Black Jade 1969 428 Cobra Jet
Mustang, like the one we have at Skyway Classics, is a very
collectible muscle car, especially in the shape this one is in.
If you want a top-notch Cobra Jet 428, but one you can still drive
and enjoy, come see and buy this one today.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
Disclaimer
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owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we
bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and
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deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee
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information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision
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inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service
prior to offer or purchase being made.
